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New Zealand industrials to receive fewer free NZUs after EAF adjusted down

Published 06:00 on August 8, 2025 / Last updated at 07:20 on August 14, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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The NZ Electricity Authority on Friday said it has adjusted the 2025 electricity allocation factor (EAF) down by 7%, which will result in marginally fewer free CO2 allowances for industrial participants in the emissions trading scheme.
The NZ Electricity Authority on Friday said it has adjusted the 2025 electricity allocation factor (EAF) down by 7%, which will result in marginally fewer free CO2 allowances for industrial participants in the emissions trading scheme.


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