Beehive - Energy and Resources

20 November, 2009

Flexible funding for insulation scheme

The government is making a key change to improve the delivery of its Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme.

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18 November, 2009

Unlocking New Zealand's Petroleum Potential

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the Government's Action Plan for unlocking and maximising New Zealand's petroleum potential, with a specific focus on exploration of New Zealand's offshore deepwater basins.

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12 November, 2009

Energy efficiency stocktake

After the government's first year in office Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is pleased with the roll-out of energy efficiency initiatives.

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4 November, 2009

Consultation for Schedule 4 review

The government has finalised a consultation process it will be following for the review of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act.

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21 October, 2009

Environmental report welcomed

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is welcoming a report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment about the Stockton coal mine, describing it as a useful contribution.

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15 October, 2009

Home insulation scheme continues to grow

September was a record month for homes being retrofitted with insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.

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8 October, 2009

Changes to ExxonMobil / Todd Energy Great South Basin permit

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the acceptance by Crown Minerals of an application by ExxonMobil and Todd Energy to seek changes to the work conditions for Permit 50117 for the Great South Basin.

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24 September, 2009

Energy savings campaign launched

A high profile television campaign has been launched to help New Zealanders increase the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

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17 September, 2009

Renewable power generation increases

The Minister of Energy and Resources says a high level of renewable electricity generation has been recorded in the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly release this afternoon.

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15 September, 2009

8000 homes insulated in 8 weeks

Latest figures show over 8000 New Zealand homes have been retrofitted in the first eight weeks of the government's insulation scheme.

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4 September, 2009

Home insulation retrofits top 7000 in eight weeks

The Government’s home insulation scheme has resulted in more than 7000 New Zealand homes being insulated or fitted with clean heat in the eight weeks since the scheme started.

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18 August, 2009

Insulation ahead of target

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation.

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12 August, 2009

Electricity review released

The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Ministerial Electricity Market Review released today is an opportunity to address consumer concerns about rising power bills and security of supply.

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31 July, 2009

Marine Energy Fund Opens

Applications are now open for the third round of the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, which aims to get wave and tidal stream energy devices operating in New Zealand waters.

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29 July, 2009

Biodiesel Grants Scheme off to a strong start

A grants scheme set up to encourage biodiesel production in New Zealand is off to a strong start, with five companies set to take part, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

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2 July, 2009

Report shows positive shifts in energy use and supply

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee has released the latest edition of The New Zealand Energy Data File. The publication is an annual record of energy use in New Zealand.

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1 July, 2009

Three councils kick-start scheme allowing ratepayers to pay off insulation through rates

The government has announced the first three councils to offer their residents the opportunity to pay off energy efficiency investments through their rates, as part of the government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.

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25 June, 2009

Smart meters the smart way

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a smart meter is the smart way to go.

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17 June, 2009

Downturn in power use

A sizeable downturn in electricity consumption has been revealed in the latest energy statistics released by the Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.

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15 June, 2009

Hon. John Hansen appointed to gas Rulings Panel

Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong today announces the appointment of Hon. Justice John Hansen to the gas Rulings Panel.

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28 May, 2009

Boost for warmer, drier, healthier Kiwi homes

More than 180,000 New Zealand homes will have access to grants for insulation and clean heating over the next four years, as part of a major investment in household energy efficiency.

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21 May, 2009

Report raises serious and legitimate concerns

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's very concerned by the findings in the Commerce Commission investigation into the New Zealand electricity market.

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19 May, 2009

Budget 2009: Gerry Brownlee - Biodiesel boost

A new grants programme for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

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15 May, 2009

National tourism energy efficiency programme launched

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the launch of a national programme to improve the energy performance of New Zealand’s tourism businesses.

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13 May, 2009

Budget 2009: Gerry Brownlee and Peter Dunne - Tax exemption encourages oil and gas exploration

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced positive measures to enhance the development of New Zealand’s natural resources.

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10 May, 2009