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CEP Conference 2026: Driving New Zealand’s Energy Future Through Innovation, Decarbonisation and Practical Solutions

New Zealand’s energy landscape is changing rapidly. As businesses face rising energy costs, decarbonisation targets, and increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, events like the CEP Conference 2026 provide a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, exploring emerging technologies, and connecting with industry leaders.

Held at Claudelands in Hamilton on 26-27 May 2026, the CEP Conference marked a significant milestone for Carbon and Energy Professionals (CEP), celebrating the organisation’s 25th anniversary and bringing together energy, carbon and sustainability professionals from across New Zealand. The conference is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading events for energy efficiency, carbon management and sustainability, featuring keynote presentations, technical workshops, industry exhibitions and networking opportunities.

Making energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades more accessible for New Zealand businesses.

A Conference Focused on New Zealand's Energy Transition

This year’s programme highlighted many of the critical challenges and opportunities facing industrial and commercial businesses, including:
• Energy efficiency and optimisation
• Electrification pathways
• Bioenergy and future fuels
• Carbon reduction strategies
• Sustainability leadership
• Industrial process improvements
• Energy security and resilience
Presentations and discussions explored practical approaches that organisations can take today while preparing for the future of New Zealand’s energy system.
For businesses operating steam systems, heating plants, hot water systems and industrial process equipment, these conversations are increasingly important as organisations seek reliable, cost-effective and lower-emission energy solutions.

Tubman Heating at CEP 2026

At Tubman Heating, we were proud to be part of the conversation.
As specialists in industrial and commercial heating, steam, hot water and energy solutions, the conference provided an excellent opportunity to connect with consultants, facility managers, engineers, sustainability professionals and business leaders who are actively working to improve energy performance across New Zealand.
Our team spent time discussing:
• Steam system efficiency improvements
• Boiler plant upgrades and conversions
• Decarbonisation opportunities
• Biomass and alternative fuel solutions
• Heat recovery strategies
• Commercial and industrial hot water systems
• Long-term energy performance optimisation
The discussions reinforced a common theme across many sectors: organisations are looking for practical solutions that balance sustainability goals with operational reliability and commercial realities.

Turning Conference Conversations into Real-World Outcomes

While industry conferences provide valuable insights, the real value comes from applying those learnings in the field.
Many organisations are now exploring opportunities to:
• Improve steam system performance
• Reduce energy consumption
• Extend equipment life
• Lower operating costs
• Reduce carbon emissions
• Upgrade aging heating infrastructure
• Transition to alternative energy sources where appropriate
At Tubman Heating, we support customers throughout this journey, from initial energy assessments through to system design, installation, optimisation and ongoing service support.

Looking Ahead

The future of industrial and commercial energy in New Zealand will be shaped by innovation, collaboration and a willingness to challenge traditional approaches.

The CEP Conference continues to provide an important forum for these conversations, bringing together experts from across the energy, sustainability and engineering sectors to share ideas and advance practical solutions.

We would like to thank CEP, the organisers, speakers, exhibitors and attendees who helped make the event such a success.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and helping New Zealand businesses improve energy performance, reduce emissions and build more resilient operations for the future.

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Whether you’re planning a boiler upgrade, reviewing your steam system performance, or exploring decarbonisation opportunities, our team can help.


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The CEP Conference is New Zealand's leading annual event for energy, carbon and sustainability professionals. It brings together industry experts, engineers, facility managers, consultants, technology providers and business leaders to discuss energy efficiency, decarbonisation, emerging technologies and practical sustainability solutions.

The conference provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand organisations, including rising energy costs, carbon reduction strategies, electrification, bioenergy, system optimisation and energy security. Businesses attending gain practical knowledge that can help improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and support sustainability goals.

Tubman Heating helps organisations identify and implement practical energy improvements through steam system optimisation, boiler upgrades, heating system modernisation, heat recovery solutions, alternative fuel options and ongoing system maintenance. Our focus is on delivering solutions that improve efficiency, reliability and long-term performance.

Tubman Heating helps organisations identify and implement practical energy improvements through steam system optimisation, boiler upgrades, heating system modernisation, heat recovery solutions, alternative fuel options and ongoing system maintenance. Our focus is on delivering solutions that improve efficiency, reliability and long-term performance.

Industries such as food processing, manufacturing, healthcare, education, hospitality, commercial buildings and primary production can all benefit from improved heating, hot water and steam systems. Efficient energy infrastructure can help reduce operating costs, lower emissions and improve plant performance.

Energy as a Service (EaaS) is a flexible approach that allows businesses to access modern energy infrastructure and performance improvements without significant upfront capital expenditure. It can include energy monitoring, system optimisation, equipment upgrades and ongoing performance management, helping organisations achieve their energy and sustainability objectives with reduced financial risk.

If you're considering a boiler upgrade, steam system improvements, heating plant optimisation or a broader decarbonisation strategy, contact the Tubman Heating team. We can help assess your current system and identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and sustainability.