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Measures for transition to an expanded and highly renewable electricity system

This issues paper looks at what additional measures are needed to ensure New Zealand’s electricity system is affordable, reliable and resilient while we transition to an expanded and more highly renewable system.

Implementing a ban on new fossil-fuel baseload electricity generation

This document seeks feedback on the design and implementation of a ban of new fossil-fuel baseload electricity generation.

Carbon Capture and Storage: Taking Action under the Present Law

This report examines the settings for carbon capture and storage and makes recommendations for change and reform. It examines relevant law and policy relating to environmental management, the Exclusive Economic Zone, Crown minerals, and the Emissions Trading Scheme. It addresses legal questions concerning long-term liability for geological sequestration, property rights, and competitive behaviour.

Review of CCUS/CCS Potential in New Zealand – March 2023

This report reviewed the carbon capture, utilisation and storage opportunities and reports on two potential candidates, the Maui and Kapuni gas fields in Taranaki, reviewing the technical and economic aspects of these projects.

Advancing New Zealand’s energy transition

An overview of a package of energy system discussion documents, identifying cross-cutting issues and describing how these consultations support work towards developing the overarching New Zealand Energy Strategy.

The transition to low carbon – Auckland’s climate change plans

This document produced by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited outlines Auckland’s climate goals.

Bioeconomy Opportunities Research Executive Summary

Equitable Transition Package: Regional Hydrogen Industry Transition

The Equitable Transitions Package: Regional Hydrogen Industry Transition will support New Zealanders to move towards a low emissions, high-wage and secure economic future.

Fuel regulatory backstop implementation

To promote wholesale competition in engine fuel markets for the benefit of fuel consumers by creating a credible threat of regulation of terminal gate prices where those prices are found to be excessive.

Summary – Proposed Home energy efficiency package

This proposed package would deliver a significant expansion to the support for low-income households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, reducing their cost of living and reducing their energy related emissions.