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Energy report sparks future vision

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...

Early action, open options key to emissions cuts – BEC

Early action, open options key to emissions cuts – BEC

Source: Energy News Eamon Road - Thu, 1 Jun 2023 New Zealand can keep fossil fuels in the energy mix and meet climate targets by locking in emission reductions early, a BusinessNZ Energy Council report suggests. The organisation’s latest modelling found coal and...

Energy report sparks future vision

Govt emissions target possible, requires big changes

New modelling on New Zealand’s energy system reveals the Government’s 2035 emissions target can be met but will require significant investment, changes to the current regulatory environment and behavioral changes. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says the new Energy...

Energy report sparks future vision

Energy leaders Powering Change for a sustainable future

Source: BusinessNZ The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) celebrates the energy sector’s commitment facilitating change, as we continue to build a more sustainable energy future. Powering Change is an initiative which champions New Zealand’s climate change goals. The...

Energy report sparks future vision

Powering Change for the future of Aotearoa

From Powering Change As we’re seeing more frequently these days, climate change affects us all. Which makes it even more vital that we act now to transition to renewable energy sources. The energy sector will play a key role in helping us...

Early action, open options key to emissions cuts – BEC

Gas investments threatened by ETS changes

Source: Energy News Felicity Wolfe - Wed, 26 Apr 2023 Frequent changes to the allocation of carbon credits to Emissions Intensive, Trade Exposed businesses could harm future investments in New Zealand's gas supply, OMV New Zealand says. OMV notes that a key...

Early action, open options key to emissions cuts – BEC

Oji says decarbonisation investments at risk from ETS proposal

Source: Energy News Felicity Wolfe - Mon, 24 Apr 2023 Oji Fibre Solutions says a $500 million-plus investment it has proposed at Kinleith will not be economic under proposed changes to the rules for carbon credit allocations to heavy industry. Oji has already...

Energy report sparks future vision

Decarbonise, don’t de-industrialise – Woods

Source: Gavin Evans - Wed, 5 Apr 2023 New Zealand must find ways to decarbonise the economy without shutting down industry, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods says. Re-investing funds from the emissions trading scheme in energy efficiency and low-carbon...

Early action, open options key to emissions cuts – BEC

New WEC future energy leader for NZ

Source: Energy News Staff Writer - Fri, 24 Mar 2023 Vector public policy group manager Robyn Holdaway is New Zealand’s newest member of the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders programme. BusinessNZ Energy Council executive director Tina Schirr says the...

Energy report sparks future vision

Kiwi leader tackles global energy issues

Source: BusinessNZ The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) and Young Energy Professionals Network congratulates New Zealand’s newest member of the global Future Energy Leaders Programme (FEL). Vector Limited’s Public Policy Group Manager Robyn Holdaway joins professionals...

Energy report sparks future vision

Our sustainable energy future: Cost and compromise

Source: Business NZ The Business Energy Council (BEC) says several reports released this week show the need to carefully consider trade-offs as we move toward a more sustainable energy future. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says the long-awaited release of New...