Geothermal energy information and policy – contacts and further links

Contacts

Contact us for general queries about geothermal energy.  Or write to:

Geothermal Policy
Resources Group
Energy and Communications branch
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473
Wellington 6140, New Zealand

Further links

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

EECA is a New Zealand government agency that works to remove barriers to, and encourage the uptake of, all renewable energy technologies.  EECA works with, and supports, the New Zealand Geothermal Association to undertake industry-led initiatives to support the use of geothermal energy.

New Zealand Geothermal Association

NZGA is a non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organisation.  Its objective is to encourage, facilitate and, when appropriate, promote co-ordination of activities related to New Zealand and worldwide research, development and application of geothermal resources.

GNS Science

GNS is a New Zealand crown research institute that focuses on geological resources, environmental and industrial isotopes, and geological hazards.

Institute of Earth Science and Engineering (IESE) 

IESE is a joint venture between the University of Auckland and Auckland UniServices Ltd.  Based at The University of Auckland, IESE builds on existing multi-dimensional research strengths across the University and engages in commercial research and consults on a broad range of topics.

Contact Energy

Contact Energy is a New Zealand energy generator and retailer with a significant amount of geothermal generation.

Mighty River Power

Mighty River Power is a New Zealand energy generator and retailer with a significant amount of geothermal generation.

Top Energy

Top Energy is a New Zealand electricity generator and lines network company that owns the Ngawha geothermal power station.

Bay of Plenty Energy

Bay of Plenty Energy is a New Zealand energy generator and retailer that owns the Kawerau geothermal power station.

Tuaropaki Trust

The Tuaropaki Trust is a trust made up of several hapu (Maori tribes) that, with Mighty River Power, owns the Mokai geothermal power station.

Tauhara North No. 2 Trust

The Tauhara North No 2 Trust is a trust made up of several hapu (Maori tribes) that, with Mighty River Power, owns the Rotokawa and Nga Awa Purua geothermal power stations.