Low Carbon Future Award
This award recognises emissions reduction initiatives carried out by the New Zealand energy sector. We want to hear about initiatives large and small that contribute to reducing or avoiding emissions of carbon dioxide and/or other greenhouse gases.
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PowerNet
Leading Decarbonisation and Electrification Efforts in the South
finalist
Low Carbon Future Award
New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 2024
PowerNet is leading Southland's decarbonisation journey with its "Partners in Decarbonisation" programme. Collaborating with Transpower and EECA, PowerNet has helped major industries transition to renewable electricity, significantly reducing carbon emissions in the region, with innovative solutions and enabling of large electrode boiler connections on the electricity distribution network, cutting CO2 emissions by thousands of tonnes. Through PowerNet's active involvement in this space and providing quality service to its customers, PowerNet are making Southland one of New Zealand's most decarbonised regions and setting a benchmark for nationwide sustainability.