Renewable energy promoted in new government strategy

Unlocking our energy productivity and renewable potential

is the title of a newly released government strategy which has implications for electric cars and transport.

The New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy sets the overarching direction for government and specific actions for the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable sources of energy.

The strategy also works in conjunction with the Energy Innovation Bill and other Government policies and programmes, including the Electric Vehicles Programme.

The goal is for New Zealand to have an energy productive and low emissions economy, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins says.

One target for electric vehicles (EVS) is that they make up 2% of the vehicle fleet by the end of 2021.

“Through this strategy, we are encouraging businesses, individuals, and public sector agencies to take actions that will help New Zealand make the most of its clean, renewable energy sources and use energy more productively, which will benefit all New Zealanders,” Collins says.

Three priority areas are process heat, transport and electricity.

“Importantly, the targets are measurable, reasonable and practicable by 2022, and the strategy includes a range of actions to help achieve them, including the development of a new process heat action plan,” Collins says.

“It is designed to provide clear direction for the energy sector over the next five years and will move New Zealand towards better energy productivity and lower emissions.”

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