June 2018 –
Client: Parceline Express/The Freightways Group
EV integration investigation
I am working with Freightways to identify pathways forward for the introduction of electric vehicles into their operations, including consideration of courier vans and short-haul trucks.
February 2018 –
Client: Greater Wellington Regional Council
Climate change advisory services
This involves supporting and coordinating region-wide groups of councillors and officers working on climate change-related matters, progressing related projects, writing submissions to government consultations and providing advice to the organisation as required.
February 2018 – May 2018
Client: Energy Management Association of NZ
Trainer for the Energy&CarbonManager Professional training course
This involved development and delivery of modules on climate change, integrated energy and carbon management and planning, and transport. The course will run again 6-9 Nov 2018 in Wellington. Full information can be found on the EMANZ website here.
August 2017 – December 2017
Client: Wellington Electricity
Project Co-ordinator for Electric Vehicle Charging Trial
This project aimed to better understand the impact of home electric vehicle charging on peak demand as well as consumer behaviours and attitudes towards possible price-based and technology-based solutions. The final report on the project can be downloaded here: EV Charging_Trial_Report_Final. (Adobe PDF, 4.1Mb)
August 2017 – April 2018
Client: Manawatu District Council
Preparing business case for electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles
Proposed vehicles would be employed for kerbside public sanitation services in Manawatu District. I also prepared a grant application to the EECA Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund for the client.
June 2017 – September 2017
Client: Kāpiti Coast District Council
Preparing business case for LED streetlight enhanced renewal programme
The business case was approved by NZTA and implementation of this programme commenced in October 2017.
July 2017 – November 2017
Client: Kāpiti Coast District Council
Preparing climate change strategy for Water and Wastewater activity management plans
This involved providing a strategic context, carbon footprinting the activities, an assessment of emissions reduction opportunities and creation of associated performance metrics.
December 2017 – January 2018
Client: Kāpiti Coast District Council
Completing Standard details and Specifications for Road Lighting Infrastructure document
This document details Council’s requirements for road lighting on their network, in particular acceptable LED luminaires, columns and outreaches.
February 2017 – March 2017
Client: Energy Management Association of NZ
Trainer for the EnergyManager Professional training course
This involved development and delivery of modules on energy baselining and evaluation techniques, greenhouse gas emissions management and transport.
