Latest insights on energy hardship in New Zealand
MBIE releases reporting on energy hardship measures for the year ended June 2024.
MBIE releases reporting on energy hardship measures for the year ended June 2024.
This page lists energy statistics and modelling publications, technical papers, reports and guides produced by us or for us.
The Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is part of a suite of government initiatives to lift people out of energy hardship.
The September 2025 quarter saw 89.4% of all electricity generated from renewable sources, with hydro, geothermal and solar leading the charge, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
MBIE is actively assessing the fuel security situation for New Zealand following the continuing events in the Middle East.
In 2025 we amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products Regulations) 2002 to align the regulations with Australia.
Funding was allocated through multiple funding rounds with the final set of projects announced in September 2023. The Fund is now closed.
In August 2020, the Government established a new fund to trial renewable energy technologies on Māori and public housing. Funding has been allocated and the majority of installations are expected to be complete by the end of 2024. This initiative is part of a suite of government initiatives to improve energy affordability and create warm, healthy and energy efficient homes.
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
The quality of engine fuels in New Zealand is governed by a set of regulations designed to protect consumers and the environment.
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