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News, Updates And Celebration: NZECS Highlights Of 2023!
Wrapping up 2023 Certified Energy celebrates a year marked by strong activity and growth! During 2023, over 120 additional energy users...
Delphine David
Dec 20, 20234 min read


Why is the residual supply mix so important?
Why is the residual supply mix so important? Background More and more, businesses are being asked to measure, report and reduce their...
timmiddlehurst
Jul 17, 20234 min read


Certified Energy News: April/May 2022
We discuss voluntary ambition, the role of PPAs, seek feedback on the monthly RSM, and announce increased participation on the NZECS.
Tim Street
May 8, 20221 min read


STX now active as a Participant in the New Zealand energy certificate market
STX is a market maker in environmental commodities and hence provides market access and liquidity in both liquid and illiquid commodities...
Tim Street
May 5, 20221 min read


Strive now active as a Participant in the New Zealand energy certificate market
Strive is the climate action brand of Vertis Environmental Finance, the oldest emissions trading firm in Europe. With over 20 years of...
Tim Street
May 5, 20221 min read


Total Utilities now active as a Participant in the New Zealand energy certificate market
Total Utilities manages nearly $500 million of utility purchases annually in the New Zealand energy, waste, and IT markets, and offers a...
Tim Street
May 5, 20221 min read


Pioneer Energy now active as a Registrant in the New Zealand energy certificate market
Pioneer Energy, and its Southern Generation Limited Partnership, supplies renewable electricity from hydro and wind generation stations,...
Tim Street
May 5, 20221 min read


The role of Power Purchase Agreements in New Zealand
Introduction There is considerable new interest in the development of renewable electricity generation in New Zealand, including solar,...
Tim Street
May 5, 20224 min read


NZECS Registry Development
The NZECS relies on its software platform, the registry, for the bulk of its activity. Given the importance of this platform, we see...
Loren Whithair
May 5, 20222 min read


Certified Energy News: August/September 2021
We have published initial gas certification rules, welcomed ECOHZ to the NZECS, and more.
bhavanamathew
Oct 25, 20211 min read


What can carbon prices tell us about the price of New Zealand energy certificates?
People interested in either buying or selling a New Zealand energy certificate (NZ-EC) for the first time often ask the same question,...
Tim Street
Oct 20, 20214 min read


Monthly emissions factors for more effective reporting
Certified Energy will be trialling the calculation and presentation of a monthly Residual Supply Mix – summarising the nature of...
timmiddlehurst
Oct 14, 20213 min read


How do NZ-ECs fit into the world of environmental accounting and emissions reporting?
Measuring and reporting on organisational carbon emissions is becoming more widespread. Whether you’re a listed company needing to meet...
bindirobertson4
Aug 31, 20213 min read


Certified Energy News: June/July 2021
Residual Supply Mix for 2020/21 published, draft rules for certifying renewable gas out now, Toitū Envirocare recognises ECs and more.
bindirobertson4
Aug 9, 20211 min read


Energy certification as a flexible and adaptive mechanism for the future
The recent Climate Change Commission’s (CCC) advice is extensive, covering every sector of the economy. It was developed to inform the...
bindirobertson4
Jul 27, 20215 min read


Moving the dial – the 2020/21 Residual Supply Mix for electricity certification
Recently, we announced the completion of the 2020/21 Production Year. As a final step in the end of year process, we have now calculated...
timmiddlehurst
Jul 18, 20214 min read


12 August: Energy Trader Forum
Tim Street, our Energy Market Analyst, will be speaking at the next Energy Trader Forum on 12 August. Attendance is by invitation only.
catherinejeffcoat4
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Call for feedback on gas certificate rules
We have published a draft set of rules for certifying renewable gas, to increase renewable gas production and we invite your feedback.
catherinejeffcoat4
Jul 5, 20212 min read


Green hydrogen deal demonstrates energy certificate potential
Earlier this year, BOC announced it would be the first company in New Zealand to produce ‘green hydrogen’. Article for NZ Manufacturer.
catherinejeffcoat4
Jun 21, 20213 min read


Certified Energy News: May 2021
We profile Kawatiri Energy, running a revived and expanded hydro generation scheme on the West Coast, and latest news on renewable gas.
catherinejeffcoat4
May 30, 20211 min read
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