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Contact Energy CEO Advocates Renewables Amid Rising Power Prices

8/18/2025

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  • Contact Energy's CEO Mike Fuge calls for increased renewable energy to address rising power prices in New Zealand.
  • Retail power prices increased by 11% and gas prices by 14% due to higher distribution costs and gas market fluctuations.
  • Fuge highlights geothermal energy as a vital solution for resilience and stability.
  • Contact Energy is integrating its $1.9 billion acquisition of Manawa and plans major investments in renewable projects.