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| Important TIMES-NZ survey | EECA and the BusinessNZ Energy Council would appreciate 4 minutes of your time to complete this New Zealand Energy Scenarios TIMES-NZ 2.0 survey. The survey will help us to better understand how and for what you have used TIMES-NZ in the past and what we can do to improve it so it is more useful for you. Thank you for your participation. The survey closes Friday 9 May. We appreciate you completing the survey here...
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Future Energy Leaders 2025/26 cohort | The BusinessNZ Energy Council congratulates Esther Tomkinson, Sustainability and Strategy Analyst at Mercury and Co-Chair of the Young Energy Professionals Network, as she joins 24 other exceptional young energy professionals from across 21 countries as part of the World Energy Council's 2025 global Future Energy Leaders Programme. Congratulations to all those selected for this programme. Find out more about the new cohort here... | | | |
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Spain, Portugal switch back on, seek answers after biggest ever black out | Spain and Portugal recently had their worst blackouts in history, with authorities offering little explanation for what caused it or the likelihood of it happening again. Commuters battled with delays to get back to work after an outage that left people stranded in lifts, stuck in traffic and unable to contact families. The outage saw 60% of demand in Spain drop in 5 seconds midday Monday. Read more...
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The US-Ukraine mineral deal does not specify whether Washington will benefit | According to the draft of the agreement expected to be signed this week, Washington will have preferential access to any new natural resource deals in Ukraine, but it will not automatically give Washington a piece of Ukraine’s gas infrastructure or its mineral wealth. Read more... | | | |
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At London summit, energy sector leaders usher in a new era of energy security | A high-level gathering of governments and industry, co-hosted by IEA and UK, concludes with shared understanding of a broader and more resilient approach to energy security. The Summit spotlighted the growing geopolitical and economic implications of clean energy supply chains. From mining and processing of critical minerals to manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines, supply chains are increasingly central to global energy security. Read more...
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Five key takeaways from the recent BNEF Summit in New York | The BloombergNEF Summit was held in New York on 29/30 April 2025. The BNEF Summit has been convening leaders in energy, industry, transport, technology, finance and government since 2008, generating ideas, delivering insight, and making the connections that help them formulate successful strategies, capitalize on technological change and shape a cleaner, more competitive future. For more insight and the five key takeaways from the first day - Read more... | | | |
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There are two recent submissions from BEC. One is on EECA’s green paper on their new targeted investment approach. This was submitted on the 29th of April. BECs stance is that the proposed financial tools should be aimed at addressing the costs in businesses transitioning away from gas. BEC sees concessional loans as the best of the provided options, but market-enabling reforms should be considered to complement direct investment. Secondly, BEC is currently working on its submission on the EA’s Level Playing Fields - options paper. Of the four proposed options BEC sees option 2 step 1 as the preferred option but has concerns surrounding steps 2 and 3. Additionally BEC questions whether competition issues is the root cause of affordability issues that the EA is trying to solve. This submission is currently open for member feedback. View BEC submission here... | |
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The Electricity Authority's quarterly update | Join the next quarterly update online to hear about the Electricity Authority’s work to achieve an affordable, secure and resilient energy system that improves long-term outcomes for consumers and New Zealand. The Authority’s Chief Executive, Sarah Gillies, will provide an update on the Authority’s priority projects and current focus. This will be followed by updates on: Power Innovation Pathway Security of supply 2025, The Energy Competition Task Force work programme, Consumer Care Obligations implementation. Register here...
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ComCom seeks feedback on EDB reopener guidance | The Commerce Commission is developing reopener guidance to assist Electricity Distribution Businesses in understanding what’s involved in requesting a change to a price-quality path. A draft of this guidance is now available and interested stakeholders can provide feedback here by 5pm 6 May. More info on reopeners is also available here... | | | |
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Updated tree regulations a win for power reliability and cost | Long-awaited changes to outdated tree regulations will help keep the power on and reduce costs for consumers, says Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA), following an announcement by Minister Watts. The new regulations, announced in response to years of industry advocacy, will give lines companies the authority to proactively manage hazardous trees near power lines — a move ENA describes as a "positive and overdue step forward." Read more...
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New Zealand Climate Change Impacts on Extreme Weather A Review | |
30 May, 8.30am-10am | Chapman Tripp, Wellington | |
Join us for a special breakfast event where we will delve into the latest findings from a comprehensive review of scientific studies on New Zealand’s evolving risk landscape. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with leading experts in the field. New Zealand is leading the way in integrating climate change into financial reporting. The recent 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have highlighted the critical need to understand and prepare for future climate risks. To enable more resilient communities, QBE's role as an insurer is pivotal in assessing how extreme weather events may evolve and impact us all. This event will provide you with the knowledge and tools to better understand and stay ahead of these challenges. | |
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H2 2 ZERO Summit Sunrise | A Solar Energy Breakfast Event | |
28-29 May 2025 | Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington | |
We invite you to join us at the H2 2 ZERO Summit 2025, organised by the New Zealand Hydrogen Council, where our eminent line up of speakers will share how hydrogen can deliver a more resilient low emissions future and its increasingly pivotal role in our global energy system. We will shine a light on project costs, technology breakthroughs, globally leading projects and the policy settings driving change. The Summit is New Zealand’s key catalyst for collaboration with the vast majority of hydrogen players in one location for 2 days and with many of New Zealand’s hydrogen projects stimulated from Summit discussions. Register below. | |
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27 & 28 May | Grand Millennium Auckland | |
The CEP Conference has become the primary event for practitioners and influencers to hone their knowledge and maintain their understanding of what’s out there to help them do their critical and ever more influential jobs better. CEP has added another European heavy hitter to its conference programme for 2025 with Peter Sweatman, CEO of Climate Strategy & Partners, just announced as a Keynote. Madrid-based Sweatman has over 30 years in finance with more than 20 of them specialising in climate finance and energy efficiency. For ten years, he worked with the EU Commission and UN’s Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) and for five years was the G20’s technical lead for its Energy Efficiency finance task group. Register below.
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New Zealand Geothermal Week Save the Date | |
28 July-2 August in Taupo | |
Amplify and the New Zealand Geothermal Association will once again be hosting New Zealand Geothermal Week in Taupō. The theme for 2025 is "Geothermal: New Zealand's Global Opportunity". To find out more subscribe via the link below. | |
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New Zealand Wind Energy Summit 2025 | |
26-28 August | Te Papa Museum, Wellington | |
As Aotearoa New Zealand accelerates its transition to a resilient, low-carbon future, this year’s Wind Energy Summit places a bold focus on energy security through the power of geographically diverse wind resources. When the wind doesn’t blow in some locations, it blows in others. With wind energy now delivering over 9% of the total energy delivered on the grid with an installed capacity of 1.3GW and growing, wind energy is now playing a key role in our energy security future. It is a timely and vital conversation to have—and your brand can be at the centre of it. NZWEA are currently calling for sponsorship and papers - email link below. Contact NZWEA on info@NZWEA.org.nz | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference Ambition, Accountability, Action | |
8-9 September 2025 | Auckland and online | |
Early bird registrations are now open for CCBC 2025, now in its 17th year. This year’s conference focusses on the key theme of: Ambition. Accountability. Action. The programme will delve into the ‘how,’ showcasing cutting-edge action from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. We will have a range of keynotes, masterclasses, workshops and panels. Join us to unpack the key questions shaping our future and the critical role of business in securing it. Early bird registrations close on 30 June, so don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this important conversation. | |
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