Research and reports

Long-term council community plans are important documents, providing a framework for direction and priorities. 

The following guidelines will help you factor in energy efficiency and renewable energy when developing these plans.

The Waikato Regional Energy Strategy, which was launched at the Beehive in August 2009, provides a comprehensive map of the Waikato's current energy resources, and a range of recommendations on ways in which the region's energy resources could be further developed. The Waikato strategy, which has been initiated by Environment Waikato and developed with community and business input, has highligted the important role which the region plays in energy production - particularly electricity generation.

An opportunity has arisen for the NZDF/RNZAF to improve the economics surrounding the operation of the Woodbourne Air Base heating system.

This two-part report evaluates the opportunity to convert or replace coal fired boilers to woody biomass. Part one of the report refers to the feasibility of the conversion of the current coal fired boilers, and part two discusses the feasibility of a new boiler or boilers to replace the current two coal fired boilers.

An opportunity has arisen for the New Zealand Defence Force to improve the economics surrounding the operation of the Waiouru site heating system.

This report evaluates the opportunity to convert or replace coal fired boilers to woody biomass and offers technical recommendations. Options are considered for plant replacement, plant conversion, or use of woody biomass as a duel fuel source.