Launch of a review on Aotearoa New Zealand’s first-ever Community Energy Activator pilot

On Wednesday 19 March, we marked a major milestone in supporting local energy initiatives with the launch of a review on Aotearoa New Zealand’s first-ever Community Energy Activator pilot.

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Run in Canterbury from September to November 2024, the pilot was a collaboration between Orion, Ara Ake, and the Community Energy Network. It supported community organisations in the Canterbury region to develop their understanding of designing, building, and managing community-scale energy projects.

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Read more about the Activator here.

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This review captures the key learnings from the pilot - insights that will help shape future programmes across the country, empowering communities and energy sector participants alike.

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Read the review below.

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