High share of quarterly renewable electricity generation as industrial demand for electricity fell

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016.

The renewable share of generation reached its 4th highest quarter level on record, with quarterly emissions from electricity generation falling to their lowest level on record.

Alongside Energy Quarterly, MBIE has also released 2024 year-end data for Oil, Gas, Coal, and Prices (petrol, diesel and natural gas). This data, along with full energy quarterly results, data, and graphs can be read in the New Zealand Energy Quarterly section.