Latest Energy Policy Headlines
Government Launches Review To Ensure Electricity Market Is Fit-For-Purpose
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:10:13 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The review will address areas including investment and access to capital, market rules and competition, and market performance monitoring. More >>
Report Shows Billions Being Invested In New Renewable Electricity Generation
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:26:17 +1300 | ERANZ
ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the report shows gentailers have invested heavily in renewable generation since 2010 – despite minimal demand growth due to energy efficiency improvements and the reduction of industrial demand.More >>
Attracting Investment On Agenda For Singapore Trip
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:54:49 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Attracting more overseas investment is a vital part of the Coalition Government’s economic strategy. More >>
Greenpeace Comment On The International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook 2024
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:10:16 +1300 | Greenpeace
The IEA report affirms that global demand for oil, gas, and coal is on track to peak by the end of this decade and warns that failure to accelerate the end of fossil fuels now will put the world on course for a catastrophic global average temperature ...More >>
Energy Resources Aotearoa Welcomes Pragmatic Approach In Electricity GPS
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:10:12 +1300 | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Chief Executive John Carnegie says, "This is a welcome dose of pragmatism and the direction we need as we transition to a low-carbon electrified economy. More >>
ERANZ Welcomes The Government’s GPS To The Electricity Authority
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:40:18 +1300 | ERANZ
According to ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy, New Zealand should be proud of its predominantly renewable and internationally affordable world-class electricity system.More >>
Energy Policy A Boost To Business Confidence
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:47:10 +1300 | BusinessNZ
Executive Director Tina Schirr welcomes the Government's approach in addressing the energy trilemma - sustainability, security and equity - as the road to affordability, and encourages everyone to take a broader view of the energy equation.More >>
ERANZ Members Are Fast-Tracking New Zealand’s Renewable Electricity Future
Mon, 7 Oct 2024 14:38:08 +1300 | ERANZ
These projects will help New Zealand increase electricity generation and secure a supply of renewable energy sources to power Kiwi homes, businesses, and transportation infrastructure.More >>
ITUC: We Demand Social Justice In Clean Energy Transition
Mon, 7 Oct 2024 13:28:43 +1300 | ITUC
Speaking alongside key global figures in the clean power transformation, ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle highlighted the critical need for social justice in energy reforms.More >>
The Crown Minerals Amendment Bill Helps, But More Is Needed To Make A Difference
Mon, 7 Oct 2024 12:45:04 +1300 | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Chief Executive John Carnegie says the changes are a positive start. However, there are still further challenges to overcome, so New Zealand isn’t seen as a risky place to invest.More >>
Fast Track List Reveals Govt’s Backroom Deals
Sun, 6 Oct 2024 16:17:56 +1300 | New Zealand Labour Party
This backwards move is irresponsible, and will undermine our clean-green reputation, which underlies the premium price New Zealand gets for our milk and meat exports. More >>
Fast-track To Boost Renewable Electricity
Sun, 6 Oct 2024 15:10:08 +1300 | New Zealand Government
These projects will help New Zealand meet our immediate goals of generating more electricity, and help longer term as our cars, buses, trains, ferries, and manufacturers are increasingly powered by the wind, water, and the sun.More >>
Top Energy Converts 100% Of Lending Into Certified Green Loans
Wed, 2 Oct 2024 10:17:51 +1300 | Top Energy
Following the success of reinjecting carbon emissions from the Ngāwhā geothermal power stations, Top Energy has sufficient eligible assets to convert all lending facilities into Green Loans.More >>
Teletrac Navman Offers New Global Consultancy Service For Multi Energy Transition
Wed, 2 Oct 2024 09:41:36 +1300 | Teletrac Navman
“This consultancy goes beyond just electrification to offer a more strategic long-term perspective on multi-energy transition across a broad range of energy types, helping businesses achieve critical net zero targets, reducing transition costs, and identifying ...More >>
Dodo Power & Gas Partners With Gentrack To Drive Innovation In Australia’s Energy Sector
Tue, 1 Oct 2024 18:17:32 +1300 | Gentrack
This partnership equips Dodo with an advanced billing platform, which will streamline operations and pave the way for innovative energy products and services. As a well-established player in the Australian energy retail market, Dodo aims to enhance customer interactions ...More >>
Oil Free Wellington Rally At Parliament As Government Gives Days To Submit To Repeal Of Oil And Gas Ban
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:53:44 +1300 | Oil Free Wellington
“We need a just transition, ensuring that those employed in the fossil fuel industry have their employment and conditions secured as they transition to different mahi. We need a constitutional transformation, to actively live out Te Tiriti o Waitangi."More >>
Te Pāti Māori Should Change Oil And Gas Ban Stance
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:26:02 +1300 | ACT New Zealand
It’s time for Te Pāti Māori to be judged for their actions, instead of their words. They should come out and tell their supporters they love fossil fuels, lots and lots.More >>
Repeal Of Oil And Gas Exploration Ban Just Needless Vice-Signalling, Says WWF
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:58:20 +1300 | WWF-New Zealand
The Government’s move to repeal the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration is just more needless vice-signalling, says WWF-New Zealand More >>
Regional Resource Management Framework Updated By Greater Wellington
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:58:33 +1200 | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Approved today by the regional council, the changes were developed and tested over the last three years, with help from two independent hearing panels that sat for 22 days, considering feedback from 161 submitters.More >>
Energy Resilience Top Of Mind For Northland Leaders
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:45:47 +1200 | Whangarei District Council
“This review provides more evidence that the impact of such a large-scale outage to the Northland region is unsustainable. More needs to be done to safeguard communities and businesses in Northland,” says Cocurullo.More >>