Clarity of vision and strong leadership for a bright future. That’s Clarus.
We are one of New Zealand’s largest energy groups. Whether it’s transmission, distribution, supply or storage of energy, the companies within the Clarus group service nearly half a million homes and businesses of all sizes around New Zealand. We are proud to power Kiwi lives.
Delivering New Zealand’s energy in a changing world.
Proudly powering Kiwi lives and businesses.
Energy is what we do, but it’s people we do it for.
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Total number of New Zealanders enjoying the benefits of LPG or natural gas*
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Total number of Kiwi homes and businesses using LPG or natural gas**
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Our Firstgas commercial and industrial natural gas customers
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Our Rockgas LPG customers
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Connected to our electricity distribution network in the Tairāwhiti & Wairoa areas
* This is based on the total number of 500,000+ Kiwi homes and businesses using LPG or natural gas multiplied by the average number of residents in a home of 2.7 (StatsNZ).
** Data sourced from: Natural Gas Switching active ICPs in June 2024 combined with LPG numbers from GAS NZ 2023 45kg Customer Numbers customers.
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New Zealand’s first Hydrogen blending pilot reaches 10% milestone
Te Horo Hydrogen Blend Project
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Golden row installed at NZ’s largest solar farm
The ‘golden row’ of photovoltaic panels has now been installed at Tauhei Solar Farm — a key milestone in the construction of what is on track to become New Zealand’s largest solar farm at the time of commissioning in late 2026.
Clarus welcomes global infrastructure investor Brookfield
Clarus, one of New Zealand’s largest energy groups confirmed that its current shareholder, Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo), has entered into agreements to sell its shareholding in Clarus, covering the Firstgas, Rockgas, and Flexgas businesses to Brookfield, one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors.
Australia recognises role of renewable gas
Australia has tweaked its laws to recognise the important role of renewable gas in a low-emissions future. The country’s framework for reporting on energy has been updated to provide guidance on biomethane and green hydrogen.
Tauhei solar farm helping light up Te Aroha Domain
Light Up the Domain is a community-led initiative to make Te Aroha’s premier park more welcoming and showcase its unique features. Harmony and First Renewable, part of Clarus, who are joint venture partners in the Tauhei Solar Farm project, have donated $10,000 to support the installation of eco-friendly lights around the Gallipoli Centennial ponds and gardens.
Supporting Taranaki’s Special Children's Extravaganza
At Clarus and Firstgas, we’re committed to supporting initiatives that have a practical and meaningful impact on our communities where we operate, through our community partnership fund.
What Scotland’s H100 Fife Hydrogen project can teach us
In Fife, Scotland, a pioneering initiative in home energy is taking place, and it’s something we here at Clarus, through our Firstgas team, are watching closely.
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Our role in the future of energy
Clarus is at the forefront of innovation in the New Zealand energy sector. Today, we're continuing that legacy by innovating our way towards 2050's net zero carbon goals.
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Good energy at work
Without energy, life as we know it would grind to a halt. We take this responsibility seriously, ensuring everything we do safely, reliably and affordably delivers on the country’s energy needs.
We have offices nationwide, and we care about and contribute to the communities we’re a part of.