Energy
Switching to an EV fleet – how to get charging right
If you’re looking at an energy transition plan for your business, EVs may already be on your radar. If so, it’s important to understand the most effective charging methods to…
Read MoreA smarter energy option? Why geoheat is getting attention from business
Priority One is currently undertaking a programme of work that seeks to understand our energy context and develop a regional energy strategy to drive the Western Bay’s economic transition. Following…
Read MoreThe Western Bay’s crossroads: how do we build a more resilient energy future?
As costs rise, supply tightens and demand grows, energy is becoming one of the most critical challenges facing our region. We talk to Renée Jens of Dominion Salt, a member…
Read MoreCould geothermal be the next big opportunity for Western Bay business?
$50m on the table: Is there a geothermal opportunity for your business? The Government has recently released a national geothermal strategy, alongside $50m of new funding to help get projects off the ground. If your business…
Read MoreEnergy in transition: How the Western Bay is planning its next 30 years
Priority One is currently undertaking a programme of work that seeks to ultimately develop a regional energy strategy to drive our economic transition over the next 30 years. We want…
Read MoreElectrify Your Business event: Improve energy efficiency, save money & reduce environmental impact
Sustainable Business Network (SBN), in conjunction with Priority One, is holding the free Electrify Your Business event on 29 April in Tauriko. We ask SBN about the programme and why…
Read MoreA smart solar move for The Flooring Room
Steve Ferris, owner of The Flooring Room, has installed solar panels on the roof of his commercially leased building in Eleventh Ave, Tauranga. We asked him about what prompted him…
Read MoreThe energy transition – an inflection point
Jeremy Harwood from BNZ is part of Priority One’s Energy Leadership Group. He shares his insights on our region’s all-important energy transition, including what the group wants to achieve. It…
Read MoreTe Kanapu is developing a future grid blueprint – you can share your views
Our future prosperity will be shaped by how we plan our energy systems today. Tania Lund, Programme Director at Transpower New Zealand, explains how Te Kanapu is planning a future…
Read MoreHighlights from our Regional Energy Summit
The Western Bay of Plenty’s first Regional Energy Summit marked an important milestone in shaping a sustainable energy future for our region. Hosted at the University of Waikato, the summit…
Read MoreA guide to geoheat for businesses
The Geoheat Business Guide in Aotearoa New Zealand provides businesses with practical guidance on adopting geoheat — the direct use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling. Geothermal heat provides…
Read MoreEnergy Leadership Group to lead the Western Bay’s energy transition
Economic development agency, Priority One is helping to lead a major step forward in how the Western Bay of Plenty approaches its energy future, with the launch of the Our…
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