The New Zealand Government has announced a comprehensive strategy to secure the nation's energy future, focusing on renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and ensuring a reliable energy supply to support economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Key initiatives include:
- Investments in renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions
- Initiatives to improve energy efficiency across various sectors
- Policies aimed at ensuring energy security and affordability for all New Zealanders
- Enhanced infrastructure to support the transition to clean energy
- Collaboration with industry stakeholders to accelerate the energy transition
The government's plan focuses on increasing renewable energy production, enhancing energy efficiency, and ensuring a reliable energy supply to support economic growth and environmental sustainability.
This comprehensive approach includes:
- Strengthening the electricity infrastructure to better protect power lines from falling trees
- Amendments to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 to reduce risks to power lines
- Enabling line owners to assess and address tree-related risks
- Restricting new tree planting near power lines
- Collaboration with stakeholders to balance electricity supply security, property rights, and forestry sector interests
"This strategy demonstrates our commitment to building a sustainable and secure energy future for New Zealand," said the Minister for Energy and Resources.
The government's energy security plan will help protect New Zealand's electricity infrastructure while supporting the country's transition to a low-carbon economy.