2026 Energy Series | Energy Efficiency & Optimisation – Stories from Bay Businesses

4-6.30pm, Monday 19 October, The Tauranga Club

With rising costs, productivity pressures and a rapidly changing energy landscape, energy efficiency is one of the most effective opportunities available to businesses today. This session will focus on optimisation – practical changes, smarter decisions and proven approaches that help organisations do more with less.

Hear directly from Bay of Plenty businesses taking action, with stories on the challenges they faced, the changes they made and the outcomes achieved.

From operational efficiencies and smarter energy management to technology upgrades, process improvements and risk reduction, the evening will offer practical examples you can apply in your own business.

Whether you're a manufacturer, logistics operator, commercial business, industrial factory, infrastructure provider or service organisation, come along to connect with local business leaders, energy specialists and industry experts, plus get a chance to speak to the attending presenters.

Topics & speakers to be announced soon!

As the last energy event of the year, it's a chance to network, share learnings and leave with practical steps to help prepare your business for the future. Drinks and canapes will be served.

What's the 2026 Energy Series?

A practical learning series bringing together businesses to learn from energy specialists, explore cost‑efficient solutions, and take action to optimise costs, strengthen resilience and plan confidently for the future.

The series aligns with the work of the Energy Leadership Group (ELG) and the development of the Western Bay of Plenty’s regional energy strategy. The series will include workshops on topics such as biomass, transport & logistics, and more. Alongside specialist insights, we’ll seek your input to help shape the topics discussed so they reflect your business priorities and real‑world needs.

This session is also about connection. You'll have the opportunity to engage with peers, industry experts and innovators, helping to accelerate your energy strategy.

This session will be recorded – signup here for our newsletter to be alerted to the video release, plus find out about future events, insights and opportunities.

This series is bought to you by Priority One, EMA, EECA, Beca and the Energy Leadership Group (ELG).

Learn more about Priority One's energy work here.