Minister’s foreword
Clean, renewable energy generation will be critical to realising our vision for Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy system to be highly renewable, sustainable and efficient by 2050.
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MBIE and MfE seek feedback on climate related disclosures assurance
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) are asking for feedback on potential changes to the assurance requirement in the climate-related disclosures regime.
Hapū geothermal heating project cuts power bills for Rotorua homes
A small-scale geothermal energy project that received government funding is now up and running, and providing more affordable heating to 15 new whare.
Empowering Kiwis to have a say in the energy transition
The government is seeking feedback on an ambitious programme of work to transition New Zealand towards a low emissions economy, with consultation on 5 streams of energy policy launched today.
APEC Energy Working Group
New Zealand is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Working Group, which is APEC’s main body to deal with energy issues.
Consultation on the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation
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.
Biofuels and the sustainable biofuel obligation
Biofuels are any fuel produced from biological matter or 'biomass'. This can include agricultural and forestry crops and residues, organic by-products, and waste. Biofuels can help reduce emissions and contribute towards meeting Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate targets.
New analysis shows 110,000 households unable to afford to heat their homes
About 110,000 households could not afford to keep their homes adequately warm for the year ending June 2022, with Māori and Pacific households, renters and low-income households more likely to experience energy hardship, analysis released today shows.