Join the network of organisations purchasing New Zealand Energy Certificates to accelerate the renewable transition

Our purpose is to accelerate the renewable transition. 

Our established system equips you to confidently claim the energy you are using is matched with verified renewable sources. In doing this, you are also showing your support for renewable energy generation and a renewable future for Aotearoa.

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We have worked with BraveTrace for the last 3 years and have found them always to provide a great, quick, and efficient service. We have had a few interesting challenges and BraveTrace have always worked with us to help provide solutions to help our customers. The team are easy to talk to and always take the time to explain and help.

– Nicola Brady, Procurement and Sustainability Co-ordinator, Pioneer Energy

BraveTrace has been a game changer for our customers, enabling them to manage their Scope 2 emissions reporting while actively contributing to Meridian’s ambition of facilitating the decarbonisation of community groups across New Zealand.

– Lisa Hannifin, Chief Customer Officer, Meridian Energy

We thoroughly enjoy our collaboration with the team at BraveTrace. Their high level of professionalism and the ease of our interactions make them an excellent partner to work with.

– The team at MyImprint

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Renewable Electricity

New Zealand’s general electricity network can’t tell you where your energy has come from. Our established certification system changes that.

As the country moves towards electrification, the amount of electricity we need increases, making it especially important to procure energy that supports renewable generation.

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Renewable Gas

Using natural gas for heating and industrial use has been viewed as a lower-carbon alternative to other fossil fuels. But there is increasing interest in alternatives: using methane or hydrogen that has been produced renewably, or in a way that does not contribute to climate change.

Renewable gas certification can contribute to acceleration of production, through facilitation of additional support for development of renewable gas projects.

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Latest News

Zoom In: SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 new implementation hierarchy and integrity criteria

The SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, effective 1 February 2027, introduces new implementation hierarchy and integrity criteria for market instruments, raising the bar for credible corporate climate action. While the Standard includes a range of updates, this article focuses on five key changes that will shape how organisations procure and report renewable electricity: 1. Temporal alignment…

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Powering Northland’s Future: Northpower’s community-owned solar expands

Northpower is expanding its renewable generation portfolio with the development of Puna Komaru solar farm in Maungatapere, Northland. Scheduled for commissioning in December 2026, the project represents the next stage of Northpower’s investment in locally owned renewable energy and follows the successful delivery of Te Puna Mauri ō Omaru solar farm in Ruawai. Together, the two solar farms…

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BraveTrace Supports the Following Sustainable Development Goals