Our energy future

Priority One is currently undertaking  a programme of work that seeks to understand our energy context and develop a regional energy strategy that will drive our economic transition over the next 30 years. We want to grow awareness of the issues, and help businesses tackle the challenges through collaboration.

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Tauranga and the Western Bay have a complex range
of energy needs that are being driven by:

  • significant GDP growth (averaging 4.6% CAGR);
  • additional step loads to industrial energy demand;
  • the drive to decarbonise to maintain social license and competitiveness in offshore markets.
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Take the next step

A business-led Energy Leadership Group is currently being assembled. The group will drive a programme of work and ultimately develop a regional strategy. This group will also lead a Regional Energy Summit in October 2025, bringing together business leaders and energy experts, furthering the conversation about our future energy landscape.

We will be creating resources, and running free workshops and events for businesses keen to learn more. Connect with us below and we will keep you abreast of future opportunities.

Let's secure our energy future

Collaboration is key in this work! We want to engage as many businesses as possible in our energy conversations.
Joining forces is the only way we can make the necessary rapid progress.

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To keep up to date with news and future opportunities around this work, register below. Feel free to tell us about any of your specific needs or send us any questions.