“The Electricity Retailers’ Association welcomes the Government’s announcement of the Energy Hardship Reference Group
and is looking forward to working with the Government to further help Kiwis in need,” Electricity Retailers’ Association
Chief Executive Cameron Burrows says.
“The electricity sector works hard to support Kiwis at risk of energy hardship. The Government’s announcement of an
Energy Hardship Reference Group aligns with work the industry is already doing and will further strengthen the support
available to vulnerable Kiwis.
“We welcome the breadth of knowledge, skills and perspectives on the panel, bringing together important voices from
community, government and industry.
“We congratulate Miranda Struthers on her appointment. Miranda is the Accessible Energy Advocate at the Electricity
Retailers’ Association and has played an integral role in establishing many of our initiatives to support Kiwis in
energy hardship.
“We’re excited to be part of this inaugural group and is looking forward to collaborating with others to address energy
hardship. We congratulate all the appointed members and recognise the importance of industry working alongside community
and government for positive change.
“Miranda was instrumental in the development of EnergyMate, an industry-led energy-coaching programme delivering better
outcomes for whānau. We’re sure Miranda’s experience and industry insights on the complex issue of energy hardship will
be an asset to the group’s work.
“We look forward to working with all the panelists and continuing our work along Government and community to alleviate
energy hardship in Aotearoa,” Mr Burrows says.