Genesis Energy is the largest electricity and natural gas retailer in New Zealand with 26% and 39% market share respectively in the 2015–2016 financial year.

[5] On 17 April 2014, the National Government sold a 49% stake in Genesis Energy through an initial public offering at NZ$1.55 per share.

[2][1] Genesis Energy owns and operates a diverse portfolio of assets that includes hydroelectric, thermal and wind generation.

[7] Genesis Energy operates the Huntly Power Station, a (953 MW) coal- and gas-fired thermal plant on the Waikato River.

Genesis Energy has resource consents for a wind farm at Castle Hill, 20 km north-east of Masterton in the northern Wairarapa.

It is planning up to 286 turbines over a 30 km2 (12 sq mi) area, with a total installed capacity of up to 860 MW and potentially generating over 2000 GWh per year.

The School-gen programme has created extensive teaching resources, including Maker Projects and eBooks that are free for any school in New Zealand.

Genesis Energy has partnered with the New Zealand Department of Conservation to help save the endangered native whio or blue duck.

The Whio Forever Project includes a national recovery plan that will double the number of fully operational secure breeding sites throughout New Zealand and boost pest control efforts.

This Genesis developed programme creates transformational education, training and employment opportunities to prepare young people in our local communities for the future of work.