The New Zealand Energy Strategy sets the strategic direction of the energy sector andthe role energy will play in the New Zealand economy.
The Government is currently consulting on a draft New Zealand Energy Strategy. Replacing the 2007 energy strategy,the strategy has been updated to align with current government energy policy priorities and to reflect a stronger focus on economic development.
At the same time the Government is consulting on a draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, a companion strategy specifically focused on the promotion of energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy.
You are invited to provide your feedback on either or both strategies by 5.00pm, Thursday 2 September 2010.Whenwriting your submission, there are particular questions you might consider responding to – available here.
For more information read the Minister’s media release and read Questions and Answers on the draft energy strategies.
- Draft New Zealand Energy Strategy [ Published 22 July 2010 ]
The Draft New Zealand Energy Strategy proposes the Government’s direction for energy and the role energy will play in New Zealand’s economy. - Draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy 2010 [ Published 22 July 2010 ]
The draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy 2010 (NZEECS) is a companion to the Government’s proposed primary statement of energy policy set out in the draft New Zealand Energy Strategy. - Media releases [ Published 22 July 2010 ]
Media announcements in respect of the NZES and NZEECS - Questions and answers [ Published 22 July 2010 ]
Further information on the draft strategies currently being consulted on. - How to make a submission [ Published 22 July 2010 ]
Information on how to have your say, as well as the questions to guide development of submissions. - Archive
Archive of outdated content relating to the 2007 New Zealand Energy Strategy.
