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Energy & Resources 2008 Archive
Gas price survey results in
Results from the latest survey of residential natural gas prices are now available on the MED website.
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New Zealand Energy Quarterly launched
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Government Policy Statement on Electricity Governance updated
The government is updating the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Electricity Governance.
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Further engagement on bioprospecting
Last year the government engaged with Māori and science, industry and other interested parties on the discussion document ‘Bioprospecting: Harnessing Benefits for New Zealand’.
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Review of section 62 of the Electricity Act ‘continuance of supply’ finalised
The Government has announced the results of its review of the continuance of supply provisions in section 62 of the Electricity Act.
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Government Policy Statement on gas governance
A new Government Policy Statement (GPS) on gas governance has been released, following work by the Ministry’s Fuels and Crown Resources team.
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2008 Heat Plant Survey released
An updated Heat Plant Survey has been released, updating the one done in 2006.
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Regulations on biofuel quality introduced
The quality of biofuels will be regulated from 1 July this year, with the introduction of the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2008.
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New Zealand Energy Data File released
The June 2008 edition of the New Zealand Energy Data File has now been released.
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Ministry publishes new book on oil
A new book published by the Ministry of Economic Development is intended to provide a background briefing for anyone with an interest in oil-related policy issues. Oil: An Introduction for New Zealanders has been written by Ralph D Samuelson PhD, Chief Advisor – Energy Modelling at MED.
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Report into fuel prices released
On 7 August, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel released a report into petrol prices by independent consultants Hale & Twomey.
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Biofuel Bill passed
The Biofuel Bill was passed by Parliament on 3 September 2008.
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Latest figures on emissions from energy and industrial processes released
The Ministry of Economic Development recently released the 2008 edition of the Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions report which contains information on emissions from energy and industrial processes to the end of 2007.
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Ministry releases Energy in Brief
The Ministry of Economic Development has released the third edition of New Zealand Energy in Brief, a concise compilation of key energy data.
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Feedback sought on draft electricity regulations
The recently enacted Electricity (Renewable Preference) Amendment Act states that no power station above 10 MW in capacity and using more than 20 percent fossil fuel may be built and operated without an exemption granted by the Minister of Energy. Any exemption granted under this Act must meet criteria prescribed in regulations.
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Gas contingency management regulations made
The Gas Governance (Critical Contingency Management) Regulations 2008 were made on 4 November.
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