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.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
Have your say
›
Consultation on the Sustainable Biofuels 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.
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.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
New analysis shows 110,000 households unable to afford to heat their homes
This page contains data tables for oil production, transformation and consumption. It also includes some brief outlines of distribution and storage of oil products in New Zealand.
The Government is asking for public input as part of its goal of ensuring Aotearoa’s transition to a low emissions future is fair and inclusive for all New Zealanders.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
Moving towards a low emissions Aotearoa, together
The renewable share of electricity generation continues to grow, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
Energy data shows continued growth in renewables
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) continues to make good progress on the Tui Oil Field decommissioning project offshore Taranaki with Phase 2 of the project – the recovery of all the flexible flowlines, risers and the majority of the subsea production equipment – concluding last month.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
Milestone for Tui Project as Phase 2 complete
16 small scale solar projects, receiving a total of $3 million in government funding today, will deliver cost savings and clean, affordable and locally generated power for 150 Māori households.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
New round of Māori housing fund sees a boost in solar tech, cost savings
The share of energy supply from renewables is at a record 30-year high, an annual Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) report into the energy sector shows.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
Energy in New Zealand 2022 shows a strong share of renewable energy
The New Zealand Government has launched its first plan to support all New Zealanders to adapt, live and thrive in a more damaging climate.
Breadcrumbs
Home ›
About
›
News
...
›
Government’s plan for adapting to climate change