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
Electric vehicle uptake is on the rise and charging is predominantly done at home
MBIE is seeking feedback from industry and consumers on options to improve the uptake of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers in New Zealand.
This page provides an overview of current and closed consultations and reviews on energy sector issues.
The Government has set aside a tagged contingency of $200 million over 4 years for co-investment in new gas fields through Budget 2025.
The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for New Zealand’s electricity networks and making changes to the building consent process to help increase the uptake of residential solar.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) has developed a definition of energy hardship and an initial set of measures that will be used to monitor energy hardship over time.
There are many underlying, and often complex, causes of energy hardship and any solution will need to address these issues across a number of fronts.
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