News and events
Consultation launched on five streams of energy policy
Feedback is being sought on what the Government has described as an “ambitious programme of work to transition New Zealand towards a low-emissions economy".
First-of-its-kind climate fund to back 100% renewable electricity
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister of Energy and Resources Dr Megan Woods have announced a first-of-its-kind climate fund.
Solar uptake in the far north accelerating
There is some interesting data coming out of Northland on solar uptake, with both Top Energy and Northpower registering solid growth in solar connections over the past two years.
First FNF Innovation Forum
Vector market strategy and regulation manager James Tipping and Orion energy futures general manager Sam Elder (pictured) – co-chairs of the Future Networks Forum (FNF) – launched the first FNF Innovation Forum at Wellington's Wharewaka Function Centre this morning.
TLC case study – sharing community renewable energy
A collaborative project to install and share solar energy is delivering a range of benefits for the community in Mōkau on the southern Waikato coast.
Minister speaks on industry challenges
Minister of Energy and Resources Dr Megan Woods was interviewed at reasonable length on challenges facing the electricity distribution sector by Kathryn Ryan of Nine To Noon on Thursday 29 June.
Alpine Energy enables electrification and decarbonisation at WoolWorks
Alpine Energy is proud to partner with WoolWorks, the world's largest wool scourer, in its remarkable decarbonisation journey. This case study highlights the successful collaboration between Alpine Energy and WoolWorks, showcasing the electrification of WoolWorks' Canterbury wool-scouring site and the significant benefits achieved through this sustainable initiative.
WACC 65th percentile call surprises
ENA is surprised by the Commerce Commission's draft Input Methodologies decision to set the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) at the 65th percentile. At first glance, this could have a severely-limiting impact on the sector's capability to fund the vital transition to an electrified economy.
ENA welcomes electricity sector funding
Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) has welcomed Government funding earmarked for the electricity sector in the 2023 Budget.
EDBs working to accelerate EV charging station rollout
Last week ENA and Drive Electric jointly hosted a workshop to discuss the challenges associated with ramping up installation of public charging stations for EVs across the country. The workshop was well attended by representatives of both the electricity distribution sector and EV charging providers.
