Carbon market update28 August 2026
New ETS emission factors from 2027
The Government has confirmed this year's ETS regulation updates, effective 1 January 2027: new default factors for gas, geothermal and liquid fuels, an unchanged waste factor, and tighter landfill rules. What changes for your obligation, and how our free calculator keeps pace.
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2026 electricity allocation factor and EPA emissions data
The 2026 electricity allocation factor is 0.424 tCO2e/MWh, down about 18%, and the EPA has published participant emissions and removals for the year to 30 June 2026. Why the allocation factor is not the grid emissions factor, and what we support today.
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ETS settings confirmed to 2031
The Government's final decisions on NZ ETS unit limits and price control settings for 2027-2031, the confirmed auction volumes and price controls, and what to do before 1 January 2027.
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Carbon Wrap Up June 2026
Primary-source New Zealand carbon emissions and ETS updates, including the June auction result, 2027-2031 ETS settings consultation and emissions budget announcements.
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Understanding NZUs before you trade
A practical introduction to New Zealand Units, ETS account considerations and why verified trading workflows matter.
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How NZU settlement can be made clearer
Why payment, delivery, custody and completion records matter when NZUs move between counterparties.
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Carbon market reporting for active participants
How statements, exports, secure system connections and delivery logs can support internal NZU reporting.
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Preparing for an NZU auction or buy request
Practical steps before bidding, listing, creating a buy request or responding to market activity.
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