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Record wind generation for September quarter

14 December 2023

Increased capacity helped with record electricity generation from wind between July and September 2023, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

EV charging strategy released

09 October 2023

The Government has launched the electric vehicle charging strategy: 'Charging our future: National electric vehicle charging strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand'.

Energy Energy and natural resources

New community-level energy projects to support more than 800 Māori households

29 September 2023

7 more innovative community-scale energy projects will receive government funding through the Māori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Fund to bring more affordable, locally generated clean energy to more than 800 Māori households.

Energy

Renewable energy fund to support community resilience

22 September 2023

At least 40 community buildings used to support the emergency response during this year’s North Island severe weather events will be fitted with solar and battery systems to boost community resilience, Government has announced today.

Energy

June quarter shows renewable electricity generation reaches record high

14 September 2023

New Zealand achieved 91% renewable electricity generation in the June 2023 quarter, a 10-percentage point increase on the June 2022 quarter, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Final leg of water reforms passed

11 September 2023

The last piece of water reform legislation ensuring New Zealanders have safe, reliable and affordable drinking water passed its third reading on 23 August.

Consumer protection Energy and natural resources

Community-level energy education funding round opens

04 September 2023

The latest funding round of the Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is now open.

Energy

Mining law changes to get New Zealand to net-zero by 2050

29 August 2023

The Government has amended the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (CMA) to provide flexibility in how the Government manages Crown-owned petroleum and minerals.

Energy

Energy in New Zealand 2023 shows renewable electricity generation increased to 87%

17 August 2023

87% of electricity generated over 2022 came from renewable sources, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) annual report into the energy sector shows.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Hapū geothermal heating project cuts power bills for Rotorua homes

15 August 2023

A small-scale geothermal energy project that received government funding is now up and running, and providing more affordable heating to 15 new whare.

Energy and natural resources

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