About Us

NERI is an independent, research evidence based organisation that strives to be a ‘thought-leader’ of the energy sector. NERI is becoming an essential hub to connect people and organisations, in a diverse and disconnected sector. We seek to stimulate broad discussion, influence the national-level energy agenda and provide clear, evidence-based advice.

From mid-2011, NERI will incorporate the Energy Federation of New Zealand (EFNZ). This alliance will help to unify the sector and connect our country’s energy organisations and researchers with those in similar fields worldwide. Internationally, NERI, through its alliance with EFNZ, represents New Zealand on the World Energy Council.  

NERI promotes sustainability. We are working for the benefit of communities throughout the country by stimulating, encouraging and facilitating high-quality energy research and education within New Zealand. We also match researchers with end-users to find solutions to specific energy-related problems.

NERI is a Charitable Trust governed by a Board of Trustees. Begun in 2007, it has a growing and broad membership of energy researchers, industry organisations and government departments. Collectively, our members are focused on supporting energy research that will be valuable to New Zealanders today and serve us well into the future.