New strategy to improve energy efficiency

The transport sector is seen as an integral part of a new strategy aimed at improving energy efficiency.

Energy and resources minister Simon Bridges says public consultation on the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy proposes actions that will help the country make the most of its clean, renewable energy sources.

“This strategy will aim to steer businesses, individuals and the Government towards taking actions that enable our transition towards a smarter, lower-carbon and more productive economy.”

The strategy, which covers the period 2017-2022, focuses on transport, the heat used in industrial and manufacturing processes and innovative and efficient use of electricity.

Bridges says the strategy will help New Zealand meet its climate change commitments and compliments existing government initiatives like the Electric Vehicles Programme.

Submissions can be made at mbie.govt.nz/info-services/sectors-industries/energy/energy-strategies

. They close 5pm, 7 February 2017.