Fuel shock makes 2026 the year to run the numbers on solar and EVs
Kiwi families urged to check whether an EV, plug-in hybrid and rooftop solar make financial sense before Christmas.
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Energy Press Releases, New Zealand
More Kiwis eyeing electric transport as EV network grows
Fuel uncertainty is driving EV adoption in New Zealand, with rising charging demand, expanding infrastructure, and lower running costs making electric vehicles a practical, reliable alternative to petrol.
Meridian and Nova finalise joint venture and financing for Te Rahui solar farm
Meridian Energy and Nova Energy have formed a 50-50 joint venture to build and operate the 400MW Te Rahui solar farm near Taupō, with $300 million in financing secured from ANZ for the first 200MW phase. Phase one is expected to deliver power from mid-2026 and, once fully complete in 2027, the project will supply enough renewable electricity for around 100,000 homes, strengthening New Zealand’s energy security and supporting its transition to a more resilient, affordable grid.
Portable Power Ltd Introduces Innovative Solar Power Generators with Dual Inverters
Unlocking a Sustainable Future: Portable Power Ltd Introduces Innovative Solar Power Generators with Dual Inverters to Reduce Diesel-Powered Generator Usage
No Shortage of Wood Pellet Fuel
Azwood Energy, the manufacturers of wood pellet fuel brands Firetime, Onfire Premium & Eco Pellets are advising customers there is no shortage of supply. Homes that have installed pellet fires are often the only source of heating within the home. Pellet fires must run on a pellet made from 100% condensed wood, and there are no alternatives in terms of energy sources such as burning wood.
Southerners speak out on Electricity Transmission Pricing
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt is buoyed by the Southern rally to correct what is seen in the South as a “gross injustice” in the way electricity transmission costs are calculated.
Entec Launch Dedicated Gas Detection Service
Auckland based company, Entec has recently launched its dedicated gas detection service.
A GEM of an energy saving idea
Mercury Energy has released its Good Energy Monitor service (GEM), a web-based tracking and reporting tool providing residential customers with much greater visibility of their energy consumption and cost.
TrustPower Selects DataCol Metering Management System
New Zealand Energy retailer TrustPower, has announced the purchase from Kiwi company DataCol, of a meter reading and data management system called SevenX for the management of reading approximately 500,000 electricity meters.
Second Explosion at Pike River Mine
Police Commissioner Howard Broad said this afternoon’s news that a second explosion has ended all hope of finding the 29 Pike River miners alive is devastating for the miners’ families and the West Coast community.
Pike River Mine Video Transcript from Prime Minister
Video Transcript of Prime Minister John Key’s Speech at Pike River Mine Tragedy Press Conference.
Pike River Mine Rescue Teams Plan for all Eventualities
Specialist skills from throughout New Zealand and overseas are being used to help the rescue effort at the Peak River coal mine near Greymouth where 29 miners have been trapped since Friday night. Superintendent Gary Knowles, Tasman Police District Commander, said today that all avenues are being explored to get the men out.
Photos of Trapped Miners at Pike River Mine Will be Available
Photographs of the miners trapped underground at the Pike River coal mine will be made available by families who choose to do so for police to publicly release. This may not happen until later today.
Government to Assist with Pike River Mine incident
The Government stands ready to offer whatever assistance it can as events unfold at Pike River mine on the West Coast, says the Minister of Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee.
Electricity Industry Bill Passed
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the passage of the Electricity Industry Bill through Parliament today, saying it paves the way for necessary improvement in the electricity sector.
Biofuels Report
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tabled a biofuels report in parliament today. The report looks at the potential role of biofuels, and identifies that not all biofuels are environmentally and socially beneficial.
Nelson Air Quality Improvements
Nelson’s air quality has shown big improvements this winter compared to the same time last winter. Mayor Kerry Marshall links this to home owners switching to cleaner heating under the Nelson Air Quality Plan.
Poll Shows Support for Mining
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee is encouraged by a poll showing support for mining in Schedule Four conservation land.
Mining Statement Clarification
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee makes a clarification on the mining statement he released in regards to mining permits of the Department of Conservation Estate.
New Zealand Mining Facts
Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resouces, shares some facts about mining in New Zealand.