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Policy Futures EU-Aotearoa New Zealand Newsletter – February 2024

Govt calls for energy sector support at BEC Breakfast

The Government plans to fast-track consenting for energy projects, and has asked the sector for public support in 2024. Minister for energy and transport Simeon Brown outlined his priorities to energy sector representatives during the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC)...

Policy Futures EU-Aotearoa New Zealand Newsletter – February 2024

Charging ahead: A blueprint for powering change through policy

Source: Powering Change The 2023 election results are in, and New Zealand will welcome a new Minister of Energy and Resources to govern our broad and dynamic energy sector. We all depend on access to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to do what we do. Our...

Policy Futures EU-Aotearoa New Zealand Newsletter – February 2024

Cop28 made good progress says Energy Council

Source: Business Desk Despite negative headlines and ongoing disagreements, the just-concluded international climate change negotiations were a step forward, executive director of the BusinessNZ Energy Council Tina Schirr said. The meeting in Dubai, known as Cop28,...

Policy Futures EU-Aotearoa New Zealand Newsletter – February 2024

NZ energy future: Keeping the lights on during transition

Source: BusinessNZ The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says a new report on gas raises questions around how New Zealand intends to keep the lights on while transitioning to a more sustainable and rapidly approaching energy future. Consultancy Firm EY has produced the...

Policy Futures EU-Aotearoa New Zealand Newsletter – February 2024

Energy report sparks future vision

Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s energy sector believes in a sustainable energy future, but experts warn the path to carbon zero is narrow, with several challenges still ahead. BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) Executive Director Tina Schirr says she is proud to be part...