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In this section you will find all our consultations, both current and closed. Your views are important to us and we encourage you to have your say.
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In late 2023, we sought feedback on policy that will set the direction and pace of change for
energy in New Zealand.
We undertook a consultation over May and June 2023 on a set of draft assumptions about the future state of the electricity system. These assumptions will be used to produce our regular Electricity Demand and Generation Scenarios (EDGS) publication.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment along with the Ministry for the Environment is asking for feedback on proposals to strengthen government direction for consenting renewable electricity infrastructure.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Regulations 2022 which give effect to the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.
The Government previously consulted on a proposal to increase the use of sustainable liquid biofuels in New Zealand to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport. The discussion document, produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Transport, outlined the development of regulations to enact the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) sought feedback on a proposed definition and measures of energy hardship.
MBIE is consulting on how Clean Vehicle information should be made available to consumers at point-of-purchase.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is consulting on proposals for regulations to support the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. The proposed regulations relate to the decommissioning of petroleum infrastructure and wells, and the development of a post-decommissioning fund.
MBIE is currently seeking submissions on Energy efficient products and services: A regulatory reform discussion document.
The Government consulted on a proposal to increase the use of sustainable liquid biofuels in New Zealand to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport. The discussion document, produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Transport, outlined a proposal to put in place a sustainable biofuels obligation.