Minister’s foreword
Our proposal is to require EV chargers supplied in New Zealand to be ‘smart’
Objectives for assessing proposals
There is uncertainty about the impacts of options for EV charging due to other factors
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows across New Zealand, the way we charge these vehicles is becoming increasingly important.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
The government’s energy strategies support the New Zealand energy sector.
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