Boosting energy efficiency and solar uptake
The Government has approved regulatory changes that will bring New Zealand’s energy efficiency product regulations and electricity and gas safety standards up to date.
The Government has approved regulatory changes that will bring New Zealand’s energy efficiency product regulations and electricity and gas safety standards up to date.
We regularly review and update our methodology for calculating prices and margins to ensure our data remains accurate and reflects the New Zealand retail fuel market.
Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced a second round of changes to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations to better protect power lines from falling trees.
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.
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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