Quick facts for 2022

High hydro inflows led to a record high renewable share of electricity generation
Wind turbines generated enough electricity to power the Auckland regions for 4 months
6% of new cars were full electric vehicles
The renewable share of total energy consumption reached an all-time high
Natural gas use in the chemical sector has decreased 31% since 2019
Diesel prices were higher than petrol for 2 months
Jet fuel consumption was 49% lower than in 2019
We imported less than half as much coal as in 2023

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