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Energy Resources Welcomes Guilty Verdict
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 9:32 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the guilty verdict of Rosemary Penwarden on the two serious charges of making a false document and using a false document. In the lead up to the 2019 Petroleum Conference, organised by Energy Resources Aotearoa’s ... More >>
New Independent Report Shows Gas Trumps Coal
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 9:51 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
A new independent report says that New Zealand’s renewable energy transition should be backed up by domestically produced natural gas, rather than imported high-emissions coal. The independent report by Energy Link, commissioned by Energy Resources Aotearoa, ... More >>
IEA: Improved Policy Settings Can Unlock Investment In The Transition
Friday, 28 April 2023, 1:04 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
The International Energy Agency (IEA) New Zealand 2023 Energy Policy Review has highlighted how better policy settings can leverage more effectively off our renewable advantages. Calling out the 100% renewable electricity target and the prospect of ... More >>
Energy Sector To Climate Change Commission: Advice An Improvement, But More To Do
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 6:06 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the Climate Change Commission’s latest draft advice as more nuanced and reflective of the energy trilemma, but says there are still major areas of improvement. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John ... More >>
Carbon Capture Could Reduce Emissions By 15 Million Tonnes - Report
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 7:05 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
The energy resources sector is calling for the Government to immediately begin work on an enabling regime for carbon capture technologies or risk missing New Zealand’s net zero emissions targets, says Energy Resources Aotearoa. "Across the world, ... More >>
Households, Businesses Could Face Extra $7bn In Energy Costs
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 5:37 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa, GasNZ, Major Gas Users Group Kiwi households and businesses could face more than $7 billion in additional energy costs over the next 12 years if government actions force an early move away from natural gas, warns ... More >>
Lake Onslow: $16 Billion Cloud Hanging Over Energy System
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 2:07 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Households and businesses should brace themselves for higher energy prices over the next decade following news that the Government will proceed with the next phase of the NZ Battery project, warns Energy Resources Aotearoa. Energy Resources Aotearoa ... More >>
Energy Resilience Needed In Face Of Extreme Weather Events
Friday, 10 March 2023, 7:01 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly report which shows that renewables accounted for 94.7 per cent of electricity generation between October and December 2022. However, the organisation warns that climate change ... More >>
Government’s Biofuels Decision A Good First Start - Energy Resources Aotearoa
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 7:56 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa say news that the Government will no longer impose a biofuels mandate is a good start to changing energy policy and gives firms and consumers much-needed certainty. Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie says: "After ... More >>
Global Energy Transition Report A Timely Reminder For Policymakers - Energy Resources Aotearoa
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 1:32 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the release of bp’s Energy Outlook 2023, saying it provides equal measures of optimism and caution for policymakers. "According to bp’s Energy Outlook 2023, the global energy system will play an important part ... More >>
Energy Sector Welcomes Government Restraint In Updated ETS Settings
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 5:45 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s updated unit and price control settings for the Emissions Trading Scheme, saying they preserve stability and predictability in our flagship tool to tackle climate change. Chief Executive ... More >>
Energy Resources Welcomes Wind Announcement
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 2:32 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has commended the Government for taking the first steps towards enabling an additional energy option in New Zealand’s energy resources mix. Today’s announcement from Energy & Resources Minister Hon Dr Megan ... More >>
Govt Crown Minerals Changes Disappointing - Energy Resources
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 10:58 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Changes to the Crown Minerals Act that will no longer require the Government to promote the exploration and development of Crown minerals are disappointing, says Energy Resources Aotearoa. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie ... More >>
Science & Engineering Projects Show Bright Future For Energy
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 3:55 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resource Aotearoa is congratulating prize winners and entrants of the recent Taranaki Primary Schools Science & Engineering Fair 2022. The two-day fair is a fantastic opportunity for Year 4 - 6 Taranaki students to learn more about science ... More >>
Fuel Initiatives A Mixed Bag
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 1:29 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the announcement from the Minister of Energy that provides certainty on timing of the biofuels obligation, but warned that other policies announced today will lead to higher costs for motorists. Energy Resource ... More >>
Natural Gas Remains Critical For Energy Security And Affordability - International Report
Friday, 28 October 2022, 11:54 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2022 report shows that natural gas will have a sustained role through 2050 in supporting global energy security and affordability. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says: ... More >>
Energy Resources Welcomes New Energy Report
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 5:50 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Energy Resources Aotearoa has welcomed the release of the BCG’s 'The Future Is Electric' report, commissioned by New Zealand’s leading electricity generation companies, as a thoughtful contribution to the energy policy discussion. Chief Executive ... More >>
CCC Proposal Unnecessarily Inflates Household & Business Costs
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 5:15 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
The Climate Change Commission’s proposed changes to Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings would increase household and business costs, and a more moderate approach should be taken, according to analysis from Energy Resources Aotearoa. Energy Resources ... More >>
Attract, Maintain & Upskill Talent For NZ’s Energy Future - Report
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 5:16 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
A new report from Energy Resources Aotearoa says the country must take steps to attract, retain, and upskill the individuals that will drive the energy sector of tomorrow. The report sets out an industry skills action plan for Taranaki and the ... More >>
Industry Joins Together On Gas Transition Plan
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 6:21 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa
Industry bodies GasNZ, Energy Resources Aotearoa, and the Major Gas Users Group (MGUG) have come together to provide united sector input to the Government’s upcoming Gas Transition Plan. The Government’s forthcoming Gas Transition Plan is one of ... More >>