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 minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and either using it or storing it to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
A quarterly update for iwi and hapū with interests in the energy and resources sector
The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
This annual publication provides information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector including statistics on supply, transformation, and demand.
Fuel supply disruptions in New Zealand are coordinated by the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity, using the response activities in the National Fuel Plan. International disruptions are coordinated through the International Energy Agency.
The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.
On this page you can find the latest energy balance tables for New Zealand. These show how energy supply and demand by sector varies by energy fuel type.
This consultation will inform advice on whether to require EV chargers to have smart functionality
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