New Zealand das energy

When will the New Zealand energy strategy be published?

We will be updating this page over the course of the year. The strategy will be published by the end of 2024. The Government is developing the New Zealand Energy Strategy to support the transition to a low emissions economy, address strategic challenges in the energy sector, and signal pathways away from fossil fuels.

Can New Zealand decarbonise using electricity?

In June 2023, Fonterra announced its investigating ways to decarbonise using electricity. The Electricity Authority has, and will continue to, adjust market settings to support New Zealand’s transition to a highly renewable electricity system.

How is New Zealand's electricity system transforming?

New Zealand’s electricity system is transforming. In 2019, the Government passed a law targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 1 To achieve this goal, thermal generation, which provides storable and flexible generation, will be reduced and more renewable generation, like wind and solar, will be built.

Does New Zealand rely on fossil fuels?

Please try again later. Most of New Zealand’s energy is supplied by fossil fuels, including 99% of transport energy, and around 60% of industrial energy. Much of our electricity is generated from renewable energy sources (80-85%), which is promising for reducing our reliance on fossil fuels in the future.

Why is New Zealand transitioning to a highly renewable electricity system?

New Zealand is transitioning to a highly renewable electricity system. This change will require increased and accelerated investment in new electricity generation to match demand growth and the retirement of thermal power plants.

Why is demand flexibility important in New Zealand?

Enabling demand flexibility means that, in the future, New Zealand households and businesses can help to balance the electricity grid by reducing or increasing their energy use when there is more or less renewable energy available. This prioritises renewable energy use, and ultimately lead to a more sustainable and reliable electricity system.