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New Zealand’s energy sector has rallied around a secure and affordable vision for a sustainable energy future, and is calling on Government to adopt its perspective as part of their eventual energy strategy. A new paper outlining practical actions to support the Government’s energy strategy has been developed by the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC), the newly founded Energy Transition Framework, Arup New Zealand Limited and leading industry associations incl. Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand, Energy Resources Aotearoa, Electricity Networks Aotearoa, FlexForum, Independent Electricity Generators Association, and the Major Electricity Users Group. Read more...

PPA Initiative

BEC, the Sustainable Business Council and ManufacturingNZ are collaborating with EVA Marketplace and DLA Piper on an industry wide initiative to promote the uptake of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) through the development of best practice standard form documentation. An Expert Working Group met at the end of May to discuss the draft project plan. The meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative process that will include drafting, reviewing and finalising the PPA documents over the coming months. More updates to follow.

Australian Green Economy Prospectus

With exceptional solutions, Australia has expertise that spans clean energy, green materials, smart cities, critical minerals, the circular economy, and sustainable mining and agriculture. Australian companies are harnessing these solutions, building on their diverse natural resources and innovative business practices to drive their green transformation. Read more...

Energy and AI

The development and uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated in recent years – elevating the question of what widespread deployment of the technology will mean for the energy sector. There is no AI without energy – specifically electricity for data centres. At the same time, AI could transform how the energy industry operates if it is adopted at scale. However, until now, policy makers and other stakeholders have often lacked the tools to analyse both sides of this issue due to a lack of comprehensive data. Read more...

US adopts procedures to speed up geothermal energy development

The U.S. Department of Interior announced that it would implement emergency procedures in order to expedite the review of geothermal development projects. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that geothermal energy can be a reliable source of energy to power critical infrastructures for national security and also help to advance energy independence. For New Zealand, a country with ample geothermal resources, this reinforces our current and future investments into the sector. Read more...

Biogases benefits for energy security

A first-of-a-kind geospatial assessment in a new IEA report finds huge untapped potential for biogases, equivalent to a quarter of global natural gas demand. The Outlook for Biogases and Biomethane, out recently, found that over 50 new policies have been introduced to support biogases since 2020 as countries increasingly recognise their benefits. In New Zealand, biogas and biomethane present a massive opportunity to not only help navigate the looming gas crisis but to also provide a symbiotic relationship between energy production and New Zealand’s large agricultural sector. Read more...

AIG and BEC welcome Aquila Clean Energy NZ Limited

Aquila Clean Energy NZ Limited has recently joined the AIG and BEC. Aquila Clean Energy is a renewable energy platform that funds, develops, builds and operates solar PV, wind power and battery storage assets across the region. Currently the company has a 2.6 GW portfolio across Asia Pacific, and its vision is to be a leading developer and independent power producer in the region.

MCG Gold and BEC welcome to Sunergise

Sunergise has recently joined MCG Gold and BEC. They are Oceania's largest private operator of Commercial and Industrial renewable energy assets. Sunergise is a pioneering solar company dedicated to securing a brighter, more sustainable future for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With their custom design, financing, installation, and monitoring services, they are committed to providing high quality, clean, and affordable energy solutions.

Ampol exits retail electricity, Meridian takes on customers

Meridian Energy Limited (Meridian) (NZX:MEL/ASX:MEZ) has entered into an agreement with Z Energy (100% owned by Ampol Limited (Ampol) (ASX:ALD)) that will see Flick and Z Energy customer contracts and the related hedge book move to Meridian. Ampol’s divestment of Flick is about strategic fit as Z Energy evolves its strategy to focus on public, business and home EV charging solutions to scale and deliver a strong customer value proposition to support the energy transition.. Read more...

EECA launches winter energy saving advice for consumers

EECA has launched a ‘Winter saving tips’ initiative that looks at low and no-cost actions which can have an immediate benefit to households' energy bills. This campaign includes directing people to more targeted advice, tools and resources, with input from the Electricity Authority, Consumer NZ and The Warehouse Group. Read more...

Fonterra announces next steps in move out of coal

As Fonterra officially opened the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, it announced further plans to progress decarbonisation at its Southern most site.    The Co-operative will invest a further $70 million in two new electrode boilers as it moves away from using coal while securing renewable energy solutions to future-proof its sites. Read more...

Fewer changes, smarter spending

New research has found that, at most, only 107 additional 50kW journey chargers are needed across key South Island locations to meet peak journey charging demand in 2030. That’s a clear sign that with smart, targeted investment, we can support EV uptake without overbuilding or adding unnecessary cost for consumers. It also suggests that around 500 journey charges may be needed across the whole country to meet 2030 demand. ENA is working with  North Island lines companies to complete a similar study, so together we can build a national picture of our EV journey charging needs. Read more...

Flexibility market platform for NZ on its way

Powerco, in collaboration with Our Energy and Unison have started work to develop a flexibility market platform. The online platform will bring together electricity networks seeking flex with parties able to offer solutions. Networks will be able to seek flexibility solutions where they have constraints on their network, and flexibility providers will be able to register their distributed energy resources (DER). It’s hoped the platform will go live in 2026. Development of the platform is funded by an innovation allowance provided by the Commerce Commission. Read more...

Z Energy and Honda NZ new EV charger offer

Ahead of the launch of Honda’s new fully electric vehicle (the e:N1) in Aotearoa New Zealand, Z Energy (Z) and Honda formed a strategic partnership to help customers choosing to take the next step on their energy transition journeys. Customers purchasing Honda’s new e:N1 will be offered an exclusive package deal supported by Z – the choice of a complimentary Evnex E2 Plus home charger and reduced installation costs or a monthly allocation of Z Rewards points. Z is also supporting Honda with its own workplace EV charging infrastructure at their owned and operated branches of retail and operational sites. Read more...

Ara Ake national flex discovery fund

Ara Ake is distributing up to $1 million in grants to accelerate the commercialisation of flexibility innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ara Ake has launched the National Flex Discovery Fund — to support flexible service providers (FSPs) in becoming visible to the electricity system and possible buyers, and to accelerate the scale and reliability of flexible energy resources. Read more...

Powerco's first PowerHub

Powerco has launched its first PowerHub in the remote community of Ākitio. These custom SAPS units operate independently of the main electricity grid combining solar power and diesel generation to charge an integrated battery bank. If the grid supply fails, an automatic switch activates the stored power, supplying electricity directly to the connected building to support vital functions like heating, lighting, and communication. Inspired by Cyclone Gabrielle and developed in partnership with communities, PowerHubs are part of Powerco’s broader strategy to enhance energy resilience in isolated, outage-prone areas. Read more...

Methanex's Q1 newsletter

Methanex's latest newsletter is live. It includes some great updates on their sustainability efforts, community partnerships, and recent achievements, both in Taranaki and across their global operations. Read more...