Alpine Energy

Alpine Energy Limited is an electricity distribution business based in Timaru, New Zealand. The company own and operates the electricity distribution network in South Canterbury.[1]

Alpine Energy Limited
TypePrivate
Predecessor
  • South Canterbury Electric Power Board
  • Timaru Municipal Electricity Department
Founded1992 (1992)
Headquarters,
New Zealand
Area served
South Canterbury
ServicesElectricity distribution
Owners
  • Timaru District Council (47.5%)
  • LineTrust South Canterbury (40.0%)
  • Waimate District Council (7.5%)
  • Mackenzie District Council (5.0%)
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Websitewww.alpineenergy.co.nz

The company's distribution network consists of 4,300 km (2,700 mi) of lines, supplying electricity to approximately 33,000 customers. The network covers the towns of Timaru, Temuka, Waimate, Pleasant Point, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Twizel, and Mount Cook Village.[2]

Alpine Energy holds the naming rights to Alpine Energy Stadium, the home ground of the South Canterbury rugby union team and an alternate home ground for the Crusaders Super Rugby team.

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