New Zealand’s energy system was built for a different time. Before smart homes, electric vehicles, Wi-Fi routers, mobile phones, connected TVs (to name just a few!). Before so much of daily life depended on electricity.
To keep up, Aotearoa needs a major upgrade to the way electricity is generated and moved around the county to avoid power shortages and even blackouts.
The Energy Upgrade is about making sure Aotearoa has the electricity it needs for life today, and generations to come.
Building New Zealand’s future energy system isn’t one big project. It’s happening all over the country, from geothermal power stations and solar farms to community initiatives and local partnerships.
The Energy Upgrade is one of the biggest investments New Zealand will make in its future. And its impact will reach far beyond the power grid, into the homes, businesses and communities that rely on it every day.
We’re continuing to invest in New Zealand’s hydro generation, helping our rivers keep powering Aotearoa with reliable renewable electricity.
We’ve partnered with Taupo District Council to help more tamariki learn to swim, building confidence and skills that help keep them safer in the water.
At Te Mihi, we’re developing a 101MW geothermal power station as part of the phased replacement of our Wairākei power station.
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