1. Christchurch Smart Energy Grids: Earthquake Recovery Project
Update: APEC proposal (Session 1, 2012)
Christchurch Smart Energy Grids: Earthquake Recovery Project
Energy Working Group / Expert Group on New & Renewable Energy Technologies

2. Christchurch Smart Energy Grids
Christchurch, New Zealand has been hit by a series of earthquakes in 2010 and The resulting damage has required demolition of significant areas of the city.

3. Christchurch Smart Energy Grids
The recovery and rebuilding process will take time, but offers a unique opportunity to establish cutting edge energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in Christchurch.

4. Christchurch Smart Energy Grids
The New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) proposes to lead a study that will result in a ‘Road Map’ for establishing a ‘smart electricity grid’ in Christchurch, to deliver the maximum social, environmental and economic benefits to the city.

5. Christchurch Smart Energy Grids
Smart grids incorporate a wide range of technologies and practices to make the operation of electric power systems more efficient, facilitate more efficient energy use in buildings and industry, and enable the greater penetration of intermittent renewable power sources.

6. Christchurch Smart Energy Grids
The APEC Smart Grid Initiative (ASGI) identifies the need for ‘test beds’ and establishing a Road Map for development of Smart Grid systems. The recovery of Christchurch represents a remarkable opportunity to provide learning and demonstration value to the APEC Community on integrating smart grid technologies into the rebuilt city

7. Co-sponsored by the US, Thailand and Chinese Taipei
One of four more proposals waiting for approval under Session 1, 2012