The new IKEA store at Sylvia Park in Auckland contributes to IKEA’s ambitions of reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a major milestone of cutting emissions by 50% by 2030. The store incorporates several major sustainability features: A rooftop solar PV system supplies approximately 50% of the building’s total energy…
Rainbow Park Nurseries cuts emissions and energy bills
22 Jan 2026
Rainbow Park Nurseries in South Auckland uses certified renewable electricity tracked on BraveTrace NZECS to heat its glasshouses, replacing gas and cutting emissions. The system, powered by industrial heat pumps and hot water tanks, is expected to reduce the nursery’s carbon footprint by 1,190 tonnes annually. Located in South Auckland near the Bombay Hills, Rainbow…
RE100 – BraveTrace NZ-EC tracking set to become mandatory for all renewable electricity purchased from the grid
11 Sep 2025
From 2027, RE100 requires that all renewable electricity purchased from the grid in markets where Energy Attribute Certificates are in common use must be tracked with energy certificates. In New Zealand, this means using the BraveTrace NZECS. RE100 confirms that renewable claims backed by NZ-ECs (New Zealand Energy Certificates) provide the highest level of credibility.…
NZCE Masterton solar & energy storage project charges ahead
5 Sep 2025
A bold step toward New Zealand’s clean energy future is taking shape in the heart of Wairarapa. New Zealand Clean Energy, has officially launched the Masterton Solar & Energy Storage Project – a cutting-edge initiative set to power tens of thousands of homes while setting new standards for transparency and sustainability. “This flagship project isn’t…
Spark’s renewable energy partnership with Genesis Lauriston solar farm is tracking well, on the NZECS!
5 Sep 2025
Genesis and Spark announce 10-year renewable energy partnership Under a 10-year renewable energy partnership signed in May 2024 and effective from 1 January 2025, Genesis will supply electricity to Spark purchased from the national grid, at volumes equivalent to the electricity generated by Lauriston solar farm. The energy is provided alongside BraveTrace Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs),…
Production Year 2025 Annual Report: New trends in energy certification and more carbon intensive RSM
9 Jul 2025
The number of energy users that purchase New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) continues to grow strongly. There are changing trends in energy user requirements including an increased focus on purchasing NZ-ECs from devices that meet RE100 requirements. With the increased demand for NZ-ECs the Residual Supply Mix (RSM) is now 5.47% more carbon-intensive than the…
Get to know Energy Marlborough, one of our recent additions to the BraveTrace Network
9 Jul 2025
Marlborough Lines is owned by the Marlborough Electric Power Trust, who hold the shares on behalf of the electricity consumers of Marlborough. In 2021 Marlborough Lines established Energy Marlborough to strategically develop renewable generation and drive sustainable energy solutions, which now extends to the use of New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) from BraveTrace. A key…
Sustainability spotlight: Inghams Boosting Sustainability with BraveTrace energy certificates
23 Mar 2025
This April, Inghams New Zealand will take a major step towards sustainability, when it transitions to a 100% renewable electricity contract with Lodestone Energy backed by New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) from BraveTrace. The agreement will enable Inghams to reduce its reportable Scope 2 emissions to zero while supporting the development of new renewable energy…
BraveTrace now accepts NZ-EC redemption for Scope 3 T&D loss
6 Dec 2024
New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) are New Zealand’s premier green product, widely adopted across Aotearoa. NZ-ECs enable energy users to claim with confidence that they own the renewable attributes of the energy they choose to support, while also generating additional revenue streams for renewable energy producers. By using NZ-ECs, organisations can immediately reduce their reportable…