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The flexibility imperative: why New Zealand must choose people over power systems
Aotearoa New Zealand stands at a crossroads. Do we start with the power system’s needs and try to adapt people to fit? Or do we start with people’s lives and design systems that enhance them? Initiatives like FlexTalk and Streamlining Connections are already laying the groundwork for this shift — showing how flexibility can work…
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EEA Awards celebrate leadership, innovation and talent across the electricity supply industry.
Innovation, communication, leadership and development were on show as part of the EEA awards ceremony in Ōtautahi, Christchurch on day 2 of the EEA2025 conference. The EEA Awards are given in recognition of outstanding contribution to industry and to showcase, reward and celebrate excellence and innovation. From the emerging talent to the stalwarts of our…
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Review calls for streamlined standards to unlock distributed energy potential in Aotearoa New Zealand
A recent electricity industry report finds significant variability in technical standards across 29 electricity distributors, hindering integration of solar, batteries, and electric vehicles The report, Review of distributor connection technical standards; findings and recommendations for Aotearoa New Zealand, was released today at the EEA 2025 pre conference workshops. The findings reveal significant inconsistencies across New…