Wood energy data files
Wood energy general data
For statistics on the availability and use of biomass for the production of heat click here.
Heat plant database and surveys
Use the links below to access the heat plant database and surveys
Heat plant database report, March 2008
This report updates the 2006 heat plant survey and was undertaken by East Harbour Energy on behalf of the Bioenergy Association, in conjunction with and funded by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and the Ministry of Economic Development (MED). Read the full report (PDF 1.4 MB).
Heat plant database report, August 2011
This report updates the 2008 heat plant in New Zealand datbase and was compiled by CRL Energy Ltd, on behalf of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Read the full report (PDF 1.65 MB)
Heat plant database survey spreadsheet
View the survey spreadsheet - (1.2 MB, xls)
Regional supply / demand of sources and use of wood fuel
EECA has undertaken surveys on the regional supply and demand for wood fuel. The regional reports are focused on the availability of biomass in the period until 2035 and focus on the heat users in each region which could convert from fossil fuels to biofuels or electrity.The reports are misleading as to the full potential availability of biomass which could be used as wood fuel as they focus only on the immediate biomass availability. In most regions it is assessed that twice the amount of biomass could be available by 2050 provided action is taken to encourage new planting and that biomass is derived from an emerging trees on farms programme.
Benchmark wood prices
The Ministry of Primary Industries monitor the prices being received in each region for log wood prices. Log prices As a guide to biomass purchase prices the K log prices or pulp log prices are useful indices depending on which region of new Zealand you are in.