The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.
New Zealand is on the path to a low emissions, climate resilient future. Government has set into law a target for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (other than for biogenic methane). The Emissions Reduction Plan is one mechanism we are using to focus our collective efforts toward transitioning to a more resilient, low emissions economy.
Aotearoa New Zealand will require new generation to meet future electricity demand, according to the latest Electricity Demand and Generation Scenarios (EDGS) report released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today.
Initiatives that receive SEEC Programme funding are assessed to help understand the challenges and benefits of the schemes, and measure the support being delivered to communities.
This page provides information on the regulations covering the electricity industry and how they were developed.
The gas market is governed by regulations and rules jointly developed by the Gas Industry Company and the government.
This section is about our work to improve energy efficiency, including lowering greenhouse gas emissions and fostering growth in renewable energy.
The electricity industry is covered by generic legislation as well as acts and regulations specific to the sector.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today convened the first meeting of the Gas Security Response Group.
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