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Kia ora Gen Less (@eeca_nz) & ZM Radio for handing out goodies this morning on the pink path for #worldcarfreeday 🚴‍♀️🛴🚶‍♀️ lots of happy commuters 😊 @BikeAKL @AklTransport

@eaglesandrew @vheeringa Thank you @eaglesandrew @vheeringa it was great to chat

Jo Bye ⁦@eeca_nz⁩ great summary “we are far more united than we are divided” on climate change and action. Useful new research on taking climate action Good interview with ⁦@vheeringa⁩ podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/thi…

🇳🇿 You can do it, #NewZealand! With only 6 days left in the #AotearoaBikeChallenge, you're so close to riding one million kilometres for transportation and saving over 180,000kg of CO2 from entering the atmosphere! Log your rides: buff.ly/3uLCuL6 @eeca_nz #GenLess

Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿has joined two #COP26 zero emission vehicle initiatives, for light and heavy #ZEV. The pathway for New Zealand to decarbonise our road transport is a focus of the Emissions Reduction Plan consultation consult.environment.govt.nz/climate/emissi…

Read about the finalists for our 2021 Climate Action Leader Award! A big thank you to our category sponsor @eeca_nz. sustainable.org.nz/Climate-Action… #SBNawards

The Emissions Reduction Plan we publish next year will set the direction for climate action for the next 15 years and require action across a range of areas, including energy, transport, waste, agriculture, construction and financial services. Learn more: environment.govt.nz/what-governmen…

We're honoured to have had our research shared by @domesticanimal @NZStuff! Good news: 80% see climate change as important. We work with organisations across NZ who are cutting CO2. Together, we can be on the right side of history. lnkd.in/eGbUq_5P #RightSideNZ #GenLess

Through the EECA graduate programme, Haris Murtaza is discovering ways that @AlscoNewZealand can save big on energy use & carbon emissions. It's a big job, but for Haris it's also a way to have a positive impact, with a company committed to sustainability: bit.ly/3tBeOZk

In collaboration with @eeca_nz & over 60 #energy organisations, we have been nominated finalists under #Outstanding #Collaboration of the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards 4 our modelling exploring opportunities & trade-offs that can reduce emissions in future energy decisions

No, EVs won't make the lights go out - EECA's Dr Marcos Pelenur explains that electric vehicles could make our grid even more resilient in future, and won't leave us in the dark. stuff.co.nz/business/innov…

The Battery Industry Group (B.I.G.) @batteryloop, has designed a circular Product Stewardship Scheme for large lithium-ion batteries that will enable them to be repurposed in a second or third life, and then recycled responsibly. Learn more: bit.ly/3s1AxJ6

Will solar cut costs for your business? Our new analysis shows a wide range of internal returns on investment – and the report gives the business sector a guide about how to accurately forecast financial returns. Here are our insights: eeca.govt.nz/insights/eeca-…

On @FFTFNZ's climate panel sponsored by @eeca_nz Group Manager Nicki says "We measure our progress in making sure carbon doesnt get into the atmosphere." But this requires all of us to work together, "know the power of your individual leadership in the challenge ahead." #FFTF21

The Government's highly successful insulation and heating programme, Warmer Kiwi Homes (run by EECA) is celebrating the completion of more than 38,000 insulation & efficient heater installs in the year to the end of June, smashing its target of 25,000: bit.ly/373RBo7

Read our latest think piece on innovation and the transition to a low carbon future: eeca.govt.nz/our-work/resea…

Calling all EV drivers! Please spare five minutes to fill in this survey to help us plan the public electric vehicle charging network in NZ. By completing the survey, you'll go in the draw to win one of two $250 Prezzy cards. It will remain open until 2/8. bit.ly/3yPO6NQ

The pace of change is not fast enough to avert the worst effects of climate change, but there are solutions already available to help transition to a low-carbon future. Our latest think piece explores what needs to happen and how we could make it happen: bit.ly/3qPR2Hv

A Wellington development company has transformed two old tower blocks on Boulcott Street into a market leading 5 star @NABERS_NZ rated building. NABERSNZ is a partnership between EECA and the @NZGBC. Read the case study here: nabersnz.govt.nz/news-and-resou… Image courtesy of Andy Spain.

The Government has announced a “clean car” package, to help transition New Zealanders to low emissions transport. From July 1, anyone purchasing an EV or plug-in hybrid EV will be able to claim rebates of up to $8,625. Learn more here: bit.ly/3pXvjwX

Enter the Climate Action Leader Award if your business is taking strong and urgent action to reduce its climate change impacts, and being a climate leader. sustainable.org.nz/climate-action… #SBNawards @eeca_nz