30 September, 2008
The 'alarming' power price rises announced by Contact Energy for South Island customers will be put under the microscope by government, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Dunedin Hospital expects to save more than $300,000 a year (up to 13 percent of its energy bill) by improving the efficiency of its lighting, heating, hot water and energy management.
Read full release >>24 September, 2008
Energy Minister David Parker today released the first progress report on the implementation of the New Zealand Energy Strategy (NZES) and New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NZEECS).
Read full release >>23 September, 2008
New opportunities for oil and gas exploration are opening up for Taranaki, Canterbury, Northland, and the East Cape of the North Island
Read full release >>23 September, 2008
Taranaki can look forward to a bonanza of new oil and gas exploration, Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven said today, as he announced the awarding of nine new onshore permits for the region.
Read full release >>17 September, 2008
Address to the 10th Annual New Zealand Energy Summit
Read full speech >>5 September, 2008
Unnecessary barriers to electricity lines companies investing in renewable generation have been removed by a Bill amending the Electricity Industry Reform Act passed in Parliament today, Energy Minister David Parker said.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Energy Minister David Parker today welcomed the passing in Parliament of the Biofuel Bill, which he said would stimulate the market for sustainable alternative transport fuels.
Read full release >>21 August, 2008
Address to the Electrical Engineers Association Professional Development Programme 2008
Read full speech >>13 August, 2008
Providing for the country’s energy needs now and into the future while reducing New Zealand’s impact on the environment is the goal of the government’s proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation announced today.
Read full release >>8 August, 2008
Fossil fuels are going to play an important role in the world’s economy for some time to come. New Zealand has valuable resources which will continue to be profitable.
Read full speech >>8 August, 2008
Energy Minister David Parker today announced three appointments to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Board.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Round two of the four-year government funding initiative to kick-start the deployment of marine energy generation devices in New Zealand opens today.
Read full release >>29 July, 2008
The Commerce Amendment Bill has been recommended unanimously by the Commerce Select Committee.
Read full release >>25 July, 2008
The increased level of funding means we are able to raise the levels of the insulation we put into your homes – which has got to be good thing in these colder parts - and we can reach more Southland families, sooner.
Read full speech >>25 July, 2008
New Zealand is to work with the United States to promote the use of cleaner and more efficient sources of energy in island nations and territories
Read full release >>15 July, 2008
The electricity industry’s success in weathering the dry winter has been due to good management, not a lucky ‘gamble’, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>11 July, 2008
Energy Minister David Parker today released the updated Oil Emergency Response Strategy (OERS). The Strategy allocates roles and responsibilities for action in an emergency petroleum supply disruption, and outlines the measures that are available to the government to respond to such a situation.
Read full release >>23 June, 2008
The introduction of a biofuels sales obligation will help New Zealand move away from our dependence on imported oil and is most likely to lessen, not increase, the cost of transport fuel, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>20 June, 2008
The electricity industry is already changing, in part in response to the Energy Strategy the government has outlined, and in part in recognition that a more sustainable energy system is the only way to go.
Read full speech >>17 June, 2008
The traditional incandescent light bulb is on its way out, as part of a strategy for more energy efficient lighting announced today by Energy Minister David Parker and Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jeanette Fitzsimons.
Read full release >>9 June, 2008
TV advertising by the electricity industry is likely to start this weekend to further encourage homes and businesses to be prudent with their power use
Read full release >>8 June, 2008
The government has been working with the electricity industry for some weeks now on a range of options to manage the impact of the drought and low hydro lakes on the electricity system.
Read full release >>4 June, 2008
Chill your power bill by getting rid of your old, inefficient fridge and looking for the ENERGY STAR® mark to find the most efficient new one.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
The energy sector is changing around the world as it responds to the challenges of energy security and environmental constraints. I believe we can be proud that New Zealand is addressing these challenges effectively. I appreciate the constructive role you have played in these changes. Our country is better off as a consequence.
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
I’m enthusiastic about the potential of marine energy for New Zealand. It’s a very promising emerging technology, and as an island nation we have tremendous potential for wide deployment.
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
A project to generate electricity from the tides in Kaipara Harbour is to receive a grant of $1.85 million from the Marine Energy Deployment Fund.
Read full release >>27 May, 2008
Low hydro lake levels continue to create concern for the government, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>27 May, 2008
Energy Minister David Parker today released the government’s revised and updated Government Policy Statement (‘GPS’) on Electricity Governance.
Read full release >>14 May, 2008
Energy Minister David Parker has congratulated Gull Petroleum for proving biofuels can be sustainable and affordable.
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