Eco news and stories

For us, ethical energy isn’t just a feel-good term that we throw around to boost our image. It is a symbol of our commitment to New Zealand’s land, environment and people.

The Government has announced that moving forward, KiwiSaver default funds will exclude investments into fossil fuels.

First the good news. In the last three years, fifty coal-fired power plants in the US have shut their doors. 

So you think you’re ready for solar power at your home? Read this simple checklist and make sure you’ve covered every possibility before you begin. This will help you make sure you’re prepared and that you understand exactly what’s happening.

In line with Climate Group, RE100 is an initiative for major global companies that are committed to renewable electricity.

Hydroelectric energy is derived from falling or flowing water. This technology has grown from the humble beginnings of open water wheels in ancient times to the sophisticated enclosed turbines of the modern age.

$60 million (make that $180 million) ripoff Contact Energy and Meridian Energy have been accused of extracting more than $60 million from consumers by over-charging for their electricity while spilling water from their South Island dams.

10.8 billion, that’s what experts are forecasting earth’s population to be in the year 2100. And as we slowly creep closer to that number, our most precious resources and minerals will start to run out.