• Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2003

        Projects to Reduce Emissions (Project Mechanism)

        Projects to reduce carbon emissions are part of New Zealands confirmed policy package on climate change. Projects are activities undertaken by businesses, other groups or individuals that deliver measurable reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. In return, the government awards them an incentive of emission units, or "carbon credits". Projects must result in a measurable reduction in greenhouse gases and not be merely business-as-usual. While the process is open to all forms of renewable energy supply, it is anticipated that process heat and electricity projects will be the most favourably positioned renewable energy sources to benefit from this funding…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2014

        Carbon Reduction Programmes

        … andan expanded programme for heavy vehicle fleets. 1) Energy efficiency improvements in meat and dairy heat plantsThis programme aimed to improve the energy efficiency of heat plant in the meat and dairy processing sectors by targeting 50 sites in its first year. Industrial processes in the meat and dairy sector account for 6% of New Zealand business energy use and most of this energy comes from fossil fuels. There are significant opportunities for site operators to reduce their costs and generate less carbon dioxide through more efficient use of energy. EECA contributed to the costs of feasibility studies and business…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2011

        Compressed Air Scheme

        This policy is intended to increase the efficiency of compressed air systems in the New Zealand industry. Funding is provided for two levels of audits on large compressed air systems (>=75KW) a basic walk-through audit of the plant/ system, and an in-depth audit. Auditors must be accredited Compressed Air Systems auditors (trained through a programme referred to in the capacity building section above). The walk-through audit is primarily aimed at identifying and quantifying the opportunity for savings on a site. Some specific recommendations will arise from this as well as an assessment of whether an in…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2022

        2022 Building Code update

        The Building for Climate is a comprehensive and on-going initiative by the New Zealand government, aimed at reducing emissions from building construction and operation through reducing associated carbon emissions, enhancing operational efficiency, and other associated measures. Amendments to the Building Act was announced in 2022 as part of the initiative. The proposed amendment would:Accelerate the shift to low carbon buildingImprove building energy efficiencyReduce embodied carbon of buildingsLay further groundwork for emissions reduction through databases and toolsAs part of the larger initiative, New Zealand has updated its building codes to require strong energy efficiency and insulation for new construction.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2014

        Research and Development Funding Programmes

        …accelerate the commercialisation of innovation by businesses in New Zealand. Callaghan Innovation administers more than $140m a year in business R & D funding through three programmes grants:

        R & D Growth Grants designed to increase R & D investment in businesses with a strong track record for R and D spending in New Zealand
        R&D Project Grants designed to support greater investment by businesses in R and D activities especially those with less established R & D programmes, and
        R&D Students Grants designed to support New Zealand undergraduate and postgraduate students to gain and develop…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 1995

        Renewable Energy R&D funding

        The Government has identified clear goals for increasing renewable electricity generation through the New Zealand Energy Strategy 2011-2021 which includes a target that 90 per cent of electricity generation be from renewable sources by 2025 providing this does not affect security of supply. This is supported by the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy 2011-2021 which includes an electricity system objective for "an efficient, renewable electricity system supporting New Zealand’s global competitiveness."
        The Government’s approach to developing New Zealand’s renewable energy resources is to ensure market incentives and the regulatory framework support further investment…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2000

        Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000

        The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act was adopted by the House of Representatives of New Zealand in 2000 and entered into force in 2001. The Act underlines the importance of renewable energy sources with the development of biomass, wind, solar, small hydro and other technologies. The Act also provided for the establishment of mandatory energy performance standards for energy-using products such as appliances, equipment and vehicles.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2024

        Government expenditure in electricity lines

        The Commerce Commission stated that investment in electricity assets is needed to ensure New Zealanders continue to receive a reliable, safe, and resilient electricity supply. 

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2020

        Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

        The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) builds on the existing ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), which lowered both countries import tariffs for energy sector products.The IA-CEPA Investment provisions allow Australian investment and ownership in the following sectors:Power plants with capacity larger than 10MW (up to 95%)Electrical power construction installation, operation and maintenance (up to 67%)Electrical power facility construction (up to 55%)Geothermal power plants with capacity smaller than 10MW (up to 51%)

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2023

        Community Renewable Energy Fund

        Building on the success of the Maori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Fund, the New Zealand government introduced the Community Renewable Energy fund of up to $46 million, aimed at supporting community-based renewable energy projects. The purpose is to provide energy resiliency and affordability for households and communities that are not adequately supported by the existing grid through distributed energy systems. 

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