This page sets out the 2025/26 levy rates for the petroleum or engine fuel monitoring levy, and the gas safety, monitoring, and energy efficiency levy. It also explains how the levies are calculated and how the levy was broadened after consultation.

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.

On this page you can find the data tables for electricity generation and demand in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry for the Environment are seeking feedback on proposals to strengthen government direction that enables renewable electricity generation and electricity network infrastructure.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has been reviewing the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003. Following amendments in October 2024 the Government has announced subsequent amendments that address trees falling onto lines.

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.

We are currently consulting on proposals to introduce or update Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Mandatory Energy Performance Labelling (MEPL) requirements across a range of product classes under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.

Unlocking the potential of natural and orange hydrogen development in New Zealand offers opportunities for energy resilience, innovation and economic growth.