Updates

Embracing Te Ao Māori

15 Nov 2021

The 2021 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards Community Initiative of the Year award winner Methanex shone a light on the importance of Māori heritage and customs linked to the land.

The New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards categories are chosen to reflect today's business priorities and offer entry opportunities for organisations and individuals. We encourage prospective entrants to consider projects, products, policies and people. Here are some tips to make your entry shine:

Woody biomass a winner

19 Oct 2021

The 2021 Low Carbon Future Award resulted in a two-way win for Nature's Flame and Fonterra at this year's New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards. This achievement recognised Fonterra and Nature's Flame's collaborative venture that eliminated 84,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, the equivalent of removing over 32,000 cars from New Zealand's roads.

New Zealand’s energy future visualisation tool

13 Oct 2021

Organisations in New Zealand can make use of the newly launched TIMES-NZ 2.0, an enhanced energy system model designed by BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) in partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Paul Scherrer Institute Switzerland (PSI), to manage risks and seize opportunities to transition to a zero-carbon economy by 2050.

Multiple innovations demonstrated during pipeline repair

5 Oct 2021

OMV New Zealand took out the Network Initiative of the Year award at the 2021 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards for its world-first Pohokura gas pipeline repair. As New Zealand entered Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, onboard a specialised vessel just off the Taranaki coast a protective "bubble" was being established, allowing 75 personnel, including 25 divers, marine and project support, to repair the undersea pipeline supplying 20% of NZ's gas.

Large scale decarbonisation

28 Sep 2021

Open Country Dairy, the 2021 winner of the EECA-sponsored Large Energy User Initiative of the Year Award, impressed the judges this year with its 13 MW electrode boiler installation project at Awarua, powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. The company is the second largest milk processor in New Zealand and the world's second largest exporter of whole milk powders.

Showcasing innovation

24 Sep 2021

Entry form requests are starting to ramp up, with the hotly contested Innovation in Energy Award category proving to be popular once again. The innovation category is open to New Zealand energy sector organisations such as retailers, generators, network companies, pipeline owners, oil and gas explorers and producers, and is being assessed for initiatives undertaken over the last two years (started, completed or ongoing).

Stay connected with Utilities Disputes

22 Sep 2021

"Utilities Disputes (UDL) is pleased to sponsor the Editor's Award at the 2022 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards," says Kōmihana/Commissioner Mary Ollivier. "This award is the perfect opportunity to recognise an outstanding individual who has made a definitive difference to the energy sector over a significant period. In sponsoring this award, we also highlight the vital work UDL does each day in working with consumers and providers."

Awards sponsorship opportunities

14 Sep 2021

The New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards is an annual programme that works with the energy sector to share stories of leadership and achievement, recognise excellence and celebrate success through socially responsible practices. The awards programme is successful because it is relevant, is valued by the sector and has national reach. Awards night is the energy industry's premier black-tie gala event attended at an influencer and decision-maker level, providing an ideal vehicle for networking and branding.

Entry forms now available

9 Sep 2021

The entry window for the 2022 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards has opened. This annual programme is now in its 12th cycle and provides an opportunity to share stories of success and communicate the corporate and social values of the energy sector. Awards night itself offers the opportunity to acknowledge in person the individuals and organisations that have worked hard to deliver excellence and outstanding achievements in the past 12-24 months.