Energy Centre

The Energy Centre is a multi-disciplinary research and education centre, founded in 2004. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Energy Education Trust of New Zealand, which funds a wide array of energy projects and scholarships. EC’s mission is to provide research policy analysis and educational programmes to help business and government confront energy issues of national significance to New Zealand. The EC will accomplish this mission by- Undertaking energy research and business and policy analysis and reviews that examine energy-related issues important to New Zealand’s future- Reporting our findings and observations to the energy sector, government, and academic communities- Providing energy-related education that creates future leaders for academia, business, and government- Offering the University of Auckland Faculty of Business and Economics as a respected neutral venue for deep dialogue about critical issues and problems facing New Zealand’s energy future. As a new director, my vision for the EC is to strive for excellence in energy research and education that promote the energy sector’s long-term efficiency, fairness, security, and sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand. The EC's research efforts are focused on Electricity, which is our overarching research theme.