New Zealand’s path to a resilient energy future - ECCA

EECA CE Dr. Marcos Pelenur reflects on the importance of energy efficiency, and EECA’s role in helping households, businesses and New Zealand's system respond to changing energy needs.

Global electricity demand is rising rapidly — driven by industrial growth, electric transport, new heating technologies, and the surge in AI and data centers. This acceleration presents clear challenges, but it also brings the importance of energy efficiency into sharp relief.

New Zealand too faces the challenge of meeting growing demand while keeping energy affordable and making sure the network runs smoothly for everyone.

Read about how ECCA is reshaping and introducing new initiatives for impact over the next financial year.