They generate electricity and trade electricity and natural gas through our energy management business.
Electricity generation companies nz.
Now wind generation makes up around 5 of new zealand s electricity generation.
Generation companies own and operate power stations across the country.
While you might not think a few cents makes much difference these costs add up over a year especially for households using plenty of electricity.
There are a number of smaller companies in the electricity generation industry including wel networks nz windfarms nz energy mainpower pioneer and top energy.
Twenty seven lines companies all members of the electricity network association distribute electricity throughout new zealand.
Wind generation has grown quickly as a source of electricity in new zealand.
Meridian energy is the only electricity generator in new zealand to commit to generating electricity only from renewable resources.
For more information on new zealand s extensive network of lines companies see our map.
Genesis also has a 31 interest in the kupe joint venture which owns the kupe oil and gas field.
The line companies are.
The way we generate electricity in nz is truly wonderful.
Genesis energy mercury and meridian energy operate under a mixed ownership model in which the government holds a majority stake while contact and trustpower are private sector companies.
We think it s time for it to power more of our transport fleet too.
We believe it s the only way forward for people and the planet.
As you can see the rate you pay for electricity varies considerably depending on your region.
Lines companies connect to the national grid and sell electricity to retailers who in turn provide a service to consumers.
Most of new zealand s wind farms are located in the north island.
We believe it s the only way forward for people and the planet.
The retail space is dominated by the five generating companies.
Last year over 80 of our country s electricity supply came from renewable sources and at mercury that number was 100.
The first wind farm hau nui was commissioned in 1997.
Meridian energy is a new zealand power company that generates electricity through 100 renewable sources wind water and sun.
Alpine energy aurora energy buller electricity centralines counties power eastland network electra ea networks electricity invercargill horizon energy distribution the lines company mainpower marlborough lines nelson electricity network tasman network waitaki northpower orion.
That is lucky because meridian is also the country s largest generator creating 35 of new zealand s power in 2014.
Genesis sell electricity natural gas and lpg through their customer experience business.
