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Renewable Energy Bill: BANZ Media Statement
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 1:45 pm | Bioenergy Association
The Bioenergy Association supports the introduction of legislation that encourages the use of bioenergy for the production of electricity as this will provide employment and economic growth opportunities for rural areas. More >>
Bioenergy Association statement on transport biofuels
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 2:33 pm | Bioenergy Association
Bioenergy Association of New Zealand welcomes Z Energy’s investigations into biodiesel and the launch of Green Fuels NZ – cementing domestic supply of biodiesel for the motoring public. More >>
Bioenergy Association welcomes Greenpeace’s report
Monday, 11 February 2013, 10:09 am | Bioenergy Association
Bioenergy Association of New Zealand welcomes Greenpeace’s report into New Zealand’s ability to move to a new clean economy. In particular BANZ notes the report's emphasis on bioenergy as a means to achieving a New Zealand clean energy future More >>
Biofuels Crucial to Maintain Low Carbon Environment
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 3:02 pm | Bioenergy Association
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Biofuels Crucial to Maintain Low Carbon Environment AA CRITISISED FOR ‘UNSCIENTIFIC’ CONCLUSIONS ON EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOFUELS Auckland, 18 July 2012 – The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand says it refutes claims ... More >>
Bioenergy Association welcomes Pure Advantage’s report
Monday, 11 June 2012, 10:37 am | Bioenergy Association
BANZ is particularly excited by the report's emphasis on the necessity of bioenergy to New Zealand's clean energy future More >>
Where to now for Sustainable Fuel Use in New Zealand?
Saturday, 26 May 2012, 8:21 am | Bioenergy Association
“The decision not to continue to assist New Zealand’s emerging biodiesel sector is a severe blow to fuel users in New Zealand seeking a sustainable alternative fuel. The end of the Biodiesel Grant Scheme undoes all the sector development work that ... More >>
Biofuels ready to ensure energy supply
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 9:56 am | Bioenergy Association
With the disruption to energy supply throughout the North Island due to the leak in the Taranaki gas pipeline, business should look at the alternatives available to them for heat production. In particular locally sourced wood fuel which can ensure ... More >>
NZ Energy Strategy - Unleashing the Bioenergy Bonanza
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 2:00 pm | Bioenergy Association
The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand has welcomed the release of the New Zealand Energy Strategy by the Acting Minister of Energy and Resources and is pleased to see that the Government wishes to work with the sector to unleash the bioenergy bonanza. ... More >>
Renewable Electricity NPS is a lost opportunity
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 8:44 pm | Bioenergy Association
Renewable Electricity NPS is a lost opportunity Heat is a considerable consumer of fossil fuels and the narrow focus of the National Policy Statement is a lost opportunity for Government to reduce emissions. The National Policy Statement on Renewable Electricity ... More >>
New 85% bioethanol a big step up for the biofuels industry
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 1:51 pm | Bioenergy Association
A new biofuel launched today will help New Zealand move towards a sustainable future and decrease its reliance on imported fossil fuel, says the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ). More >>
Biofuels the solution of a looming $2.50/litre fuel cost
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 12:11 pm | Bioenergy Association
Invest in Biofuels says BANZ – the solution of a looming $2.50/litre fuel cost More >>
GULL’s success confirms investment in biofuels makes Sense
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9:20 am | Bioenergy Association
New Zealand’s biofuels sector is the latest ‘good news’ bioenergy story with more to come says the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand. Support to the sector from the Government’s Biodiesel Grants Scheme has seen growth in production and ... More >>
Bioenergy Association Wins Awards
Saturday, 27 November 2010, 6:09 pm | Bioenergy Association
“The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand is pleased to see that Bioenergy has been recognised as a mainstream source of energy for business and as a transport fuel.” Rob Mallinson, the Chair of the Bioenergy Association said today as the ... More >>
BANZ Welcomes Grant Scheme “boost”
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 9:40 am | Bioenergy Association
Following today’s announcement from Energy and Resources Minister Hon Gerry Brownlee that the Biodiesel Grants Scheme is to be extended from its current B20 focus to B100, the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) said the news was “a real ... More >>
Biodiesel Grant Scheme is a success
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 2:55 pm | Bioenergy Association
Following Labour’s recent criticism of the Biodiesel Grant Scheme, Brian Cox, Executive Officer of the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) has maintained that the current biodiesel assistance scheme is producing benefits and giving confidence to ... More >>
Biofuels “boost” welcomed
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 3:25 pm | Bioenergy Association
The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) welcomed the news yesterday from Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee on the biodiesel focused grant aimed at boosting the use of biofuels in New Zealand. Speaking yesterday, Brian Cox, Executive Officer ... More >>
complementary mechanisms needed for successful ETS
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 9:52 am | Bioenergy Association
Following the Government’s call for submissions to the Emissions Trading Scheme Review Select Committee the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) made its submission indicating its support for the development of an Emission Trading Scheme ... More >>
Unlocking New Zealand's Bioenergy Potential
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 5:06 pm | Bioenergy Association
NZ bioenergy opportunities offer long term benefits in creating jobs, lowering energy costs and directly benefitting local economies. More >>
BANZ congratulates Air NZ on biofuels flight
Friday, 9 January 2009, 3:38 pm | Bioenergy Association
The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) has congratulated Air New Zealand on its recent biofuels test flight and urges other transport fuel users to follow their lead. However BANZ says they should seek out supplies of sustainably grown ... More >>
Biofuel law change needs swift action
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 10:10 am | Bioenergy Association
The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) welcomes the proposed changes in the biofuels legislation that will provide opportunities for the industry to move ahead. However with the loss of a guaranteed market the industry urges the new Government ... More >>
