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Resource Management Reforms To Bring Kiwis Renewable Electricity Faster

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 11:45 am | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the organisation hopes the reforms will accelerate the construction of much-needed renewable wind, geothermal, solar and battery projects. More >>

Electricity Retailers’ Association Launches Energy Hardship Resource

Monday, 17 February 2025, 7:07 pm | ERANZ

Having trouble paying your power bill? covers a range of available options for consumers struggling to pay their bills. More >>

New Risk Management Contracts Improve Market Design

Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 3:55 pm | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the new contracts enable wholesale market participants to better manage higher prices when hydro, solar and wind generation may not be able to meet demand. More >>

ERANZ Welcomes Hon Simon Watts As Energy Minister

Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:26 am | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says it’s good to see the Energy portfolio combined with Climate Change under the same minister because it further supports pragmatic policy solutions as New Zealand transitions to a clean, secure, and renewable ... More >>

EnergyMate Home Coaching Service Takes Off In Northland

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:13 pm | ERANZ

The service will be provided in Kaitaia by Kaitaia Family Budgeting Service and Senior Financial Advisor Tania Sneddon says it will go hand-in-hand with the household budgeting advice the organisation already provides. More >>

Electricity Retailers’ Association Supports Electricity Authority’s Consumer Protection Decisions

Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 4:48 pm | ERANZ

“We welcome these final decisions on the updated Consumer Care Obligations. It was actually ERANZ members who started this process by establishing the initial consumer guidelines over a decade ago,” says ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy. More >>

Electricity Saving Coaching Service To Launch In Wairoa

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 9:32 pm | ERANZ

Through the programme eligible whānau, who are experiencing energy hardship, receive a visit from a trained EnergyMate who will help them build an action plan, using energy-saving tips to keep the home healthier, and more energy efficient. More >>

ERANZ Members Support Consumers Through Electricity Payment Difficulties

Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 5:06 pm | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the Guidelines, originally developed a decade ago by retailers, ensure minimum consumer care standards and protection for consumers. More >>

Report Shows Billions Being Invested In New Renewable Electricity Generation

Monday, 4 November 2024, 3:26 pm | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the report shows gentailers have invested heavily in renewable generation since 2010 – despite minimal demand growth due to energy efficiency improvements and the reduction of industrial demand. More >>

EA Data Confirms Hedges Were Made Available To Exposed Industrial Consumers During Highly Volatile Market Conditions

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 8:43 pm | ERANZ

The EA’s analysis runs from 1 July to 30 September, when wholesale prices were extremely volatile, therefore affecting the price of hedging products. More >>

EnergyMate And Debtfix Join Forces To Tackle Energy Hardship

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 9:55 pm | ERANZ

ERANZ is testing a remote delivery model of the EnergyMate navigator approach to reach far more whānau throughout New Zealand, including those in isolated areas who might not have access to in-person coaching. More >>

ERANZ Welcomes The Government’s GPS To The Electricity Authority

Friday, 11 October 2024, 3:40 pm | ERANZ

According to ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy, New Zealand should be proud of its predominantly renewable and internationally affordable world-class electricity system. More >>

ERANZ Members Are Fast-Tracking New Zealand’s Renewable Electricity Future

Monday, 7 October 2024, 2:38 pm | ERANZ

These projects will help New Zealand increase electricity generation and secure a supply of renewable energy sources to power Kiwi homes, businesses, and transportation infrastructure. More >>

EnergyMate Focused On Cutting Power Bills With Community Housing Provider Te Āhuru Mōwai

Monday, 23 September 2024, 1:32 pm | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says EnergyMate coaches will help people use electricity more effectively, reducing power bills in the Western Porirua/Tawa communities. More >>

ERANZ Welcomes Actions To Strengthen New Zealand’s Electricity Market

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:05 am | ERANZ

ERANZ members are looking forward to working through these options with the Task Force, so they result in better long-term, enduring solutions that benefit all New Zealanders. More >>

ERANZ Welcomes Pragmatic Steps To Increase Energy Security

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:42 pm | ERANZ

The Chief Executive of ERANZ (the Electricity Retailers' Association of New Zealand), Bridget Abernethy, has welcomed yesterday’s announcements from the Government on actions that will increase energy security for New Zealand. More >>

More Context Needed For The Electricity Authority’s Energy Margins Data

Monday, 19 August 2024, 8:55 pm | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says gentailers/generators are reinvesting for the long-term, and the Electricity Authority’s energy margin figures fail to explain the full situation. More >>

ERANZ Welcomes Government Support For EnergyMate

Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:42 am | ERANZ

Hundreds of at-risk households will benefit from free in-home energy coaching designed to help reduce bills and heat homes more efficiently thanks to MBIE's continued support for the EnergyMate programme through its SEEC fund. More >>

ERANZ Appoints Simon Watt As Independent Chair

Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 12:08 pm | ERANZ

The Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand (ERANZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Watt as Independent Chair, effective immediately. Widely acknowledged as New Zealand’s leading climate change lawyer, Simon brings a wealth ... More >>

Save Money And Stay Toasty This Winter – EnergyMate Experts Tell You How

Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 7:55 am | ERANZ

As temperatures drop, EnergyMate experts are shaking off the seasonal gloom in a series of light-hearted animated shorts that help whānau make the most of their power this winter. The shorts deliver money-saving tips through animated caricatures ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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