Portfolio: Energy And Resources

Flexible funding for insulation scheme

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:11 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

The government is making a key change to improve the delivery of its Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme. The change sees the fund become a multi-year appropriation allowing flexibil...

Unlocking New Zealand's Petroleum Potential

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:24 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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 Ze...

Energy efficiency stocktake

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:52 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. "The government is interested in offer...

Consultation for Schedule 4 review

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:45 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

The government has finalised a consultation process it will be following for the review of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act. Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has announced a discussi...

Environmental report welcomed

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:39:34 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. Dr Jan ...

Home insulation scheme continues to grow

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:16:48 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

September was a record month for homes being retrofitted with insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme. Figures for September show that almost 6000 homes were ...

Changes to ExxonMobil / Todd Energy Great South Basin permit

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:35:01 +1300

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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...

Energy savings campaign launched

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:46:31 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. ...

Renewable power generation increases

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:02:34 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. The data collected by t...

8000 homes insulated in 8 weeks

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:09:04 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Latest figures show over 8000 New Zealand homes have been retrofitted in the first eight weeks of the government's insulation scheme. Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's delighted...

Home insulation retrofits top 7000 in eight weeks

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:54:58 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Prime Minister

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. Prime Minister John Ke...

Insulation ahead of target

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:41:08 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation. The Warm-Up New Zealand Heat Smart scheme star...

Electricity review released

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:18:50 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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...

Marine Energy Fund Opens

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:59:02 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. Energy and Resources Ministe...

Biodiesel Grants Scheme off to a strong start

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:25:07 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. �...

Report shows positive shifts in energy use and supply

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:51:03 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. "This document is w...

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

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:14:00 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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 Z...

Smart meters the smart way

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:16:00 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a smart meter is the smart way to go. The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has today released its report "Smart electricity meters: Ho...

Downturn in power use

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:24:09 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

A sizeable downturn in electricity consumption has been revealed in the latest energy statistics released by the Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee. The latest data from the New Zealand Ener...

Hon. John Hansen appointed to gas Rulings Panel

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:12:41 +1200

Pansy Wong | Energy and Resources

Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong today announces the appointment of Hon. Justice John Hansen to the gas Rulings Panel. Justice Hansen has been appointed for a five year term on the p...

Boost for warmer, drier, healthier Kiwi homes

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:08:04 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. "A large number ...

Report raises serious and legitimate concerns

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:28:55 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. The Commission's report has co...

Budget 2009: Gerry Brownlee - Biodiesel boost

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:27:38 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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

National tourism energy efficiency programme launched

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:12:38 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. “The results from the pilot prog...

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

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:22:55 +1200

Peter Dunne | Revenue

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. Budget 2009 will make p...

New policy direction for Electricity Commission

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:49:19 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today released a revised policy direction for the Electricity Commission. The Government Policy Statement (GPS) sets out objectives and outcomes expected f...

Budget 2009: Gerry Brownlee - Boost for oil and gas exploration

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:47:31 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced a renewed seismic survey programme to encourage New Zealand oil and gas exploration. As part of Budget 2009 a total of $20 million over three...

Power cable decision applauded

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:12:10 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

The approval of the new power cable link for Auckland and Northland has been applauded by the Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee. The Electricity Commission has announced it's reversing an ...

Up to a week to repair Cook Strait link

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:47:19 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says it could take up to a week to repair the Pole 2 Cook Strait power cable link. The failure of the Pole 2 link at 10.40pm last night has no immediate ...

Cook Strait Power Cable Failure

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:21:40 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is expressing concern at the failure of the Cook Strait power cable last night. At 10.30pm last night Pole 2 of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tr...