Media releases

The Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE) has today released fourth quarter 2011 (October to December) energy use data.

 Database and tables are here:  http://www.cafe.gen.nz/database

CAfE Acting Chief Executive Merv Altments says, “Energy use was down significantly between March and July, and while overall energy use is now comparable to previous years, the composition of energy sources being used in the city has changed. Compared to 2010, electricity and petrol use in 2011 was down 10% and 6% respectively and diesel use was up 5%.

The energy organisation for European local authorities, EnergyCities, has praised Christchurch's progress, in investigating a District Energy Scheme. Energy Cities launched an appeal in May to assist Christchurch to fund investigation work into a scheme.  The result was support from the Danish Association of District Heating.

MEDIA RELEASE 23/08/2011. Today the Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE) released the first Christchurch energy use statistics, from the Christchurch Energy Database, which show the February 2011 earthquake reduced energy consumption in the City by 8.3%, and that return to pre-earthquakes levels of energy consumption is proving to be very gradual.