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The place for NZ oriented news releases on climate change and related energy policy.
Australia still summit villain
AUSTRALIA'S climate change approach was mocked at home and abroad today, with the Government painted as a villain at the largest United Nations summit in history.
Environmentalists in Johannesburg said members of the Australian delegation set up a stall at the summit only to be mocked by other delegates, angry at its climate stance.
AUSTRALIA'S climate change approach was mocked at home and abroad today, with the Government painted as a villain at the largest United Nations summit in history.
Environmentalists in Johannesburg said members of the Australian delegation set up a stall at the summit only to be mocked by other delegates, angry at its climate stance.
Paper for J'Burg Coference pdf
Current patterns of energy supply and consumption are
clearly unsustainable.Nearly one-third of the world has no
access to electricity,and another third has only poor access.
Reliance on traditional fuels for cooking and heating can
have serious impacts on the environment and on people ’s
health.Furthermore,wide disparities still exist in the levels
of energy consumption within and between countries,with
the richest people in the world using nearly 25 times as much
energy per person as the poorest people.
Current patterns of energy supply and consumption are
clearly unsustainable.Nearly one-third of the world has no
access to electricity,and another third has only poor access.
Reliance on traditional fuels for cooking and heating can
have serious impacts on the environment and on people ’s
health.Furthermore,wide disparities still exist in the levels
of energy consumption within and between countries,with
the richest people in the world using nearly 25 times as much
energy per person as the poorest people.
Speech from the Throne - Parliament opening
Only concerted international action with respect to climate change will have any effect. Hence my government's commitment to ratifying the Kyoto Protocol.
Geothermal power station contract
Ormat Industries will set up a 39 megawatt power station in New Zealand's Mokai geothermal field.
Ormat Industries will set up a 39 megawatt power station in New Zealand's Mokai geothermal field.
Meridian have indicated they are interested in buying the generation assets of NGC.
Greenpeace climbers scale Australian Parliament
Greenpeace climbers scale Australian Parliament House flagpole in climate change protest
In a peaceful protest today, three Greenpeace climbers, including New Zealander Michael Simpson, scaled the flagpole at Parliament House in Canberra, urging the Australian Government to ratify Kyoto now.
Greenpeace climbers scale Australian Parliament House flagpole in climate change protest
In a peaceful protest today, three Greenpeace climbers, including New Zealander Michael Simpson, scaled the flagpole at Parliament House in Canberra, urging the Australian Government to ratify Kyoto now.
Coal tipped as future fuel
Energy Minister and Kyoto apologist Pete Hodgson says the Maui gas fields may run out sooner than expected, leading to the use of coal as a significant source of fuel for power stations after 2005.
Mr Hodgson says that could lead to the Huntly power station being partially run on coal again.
"It would be bad news from a Kyoto perspective, it would be bad news from a price perspective and it would be bad news from an efficient resource use perspective," says Mr Hodgson.
"We already use some coal at times when Maui is having a maintenance period or something as thoroughly legitimate, but using it broadly or substantially would be a step backwards. "
He says more efficient power use combined with greater generation of geothermal and renewable energy like wind and biomass from forestry could reduce the need for coal to be used.
The higher cost of power from those sources could also make some of the smaller gas fields more economic to tap.
In the future, the Pohukura field will be used to meet power station needs even though it is still more than two years away from being online.
If coal does become widely used, Mr Hodgson says, New Zealand will still be a net beneficiary under the Kyoto greenhouse gas regime thanks to the credits arising from plantation forests -- but he did not release details of the trade-off. The Government has based much of its mandate for the Kyoto Protocol on a large dividend to be realised by the sale of carbon sink credits.
Energy Minister and Kyoto apologist Pete Hodgson says the Maui gas fields may run out sooner than expected, leading to the use of coal as a significant source of fuel for power stations after 2005.
Mr Hodgson says that could lead to the Huntly power station being partially run on coal again.
"It would be bad news from a Kyoto perspective, it would be bad news from a price perspective and it would be bad news from an efficient resource use perspective," says Mr Hodgson.
"We already use some coal at times when Maui is having a maintenance period or something as thoroughly legitimate, but using it broadly or substantially would be a step backwards. "
He says more efficient power use combined with greater generation of geothermal and renewable energy like wind and biomass from forestry could reduce the need for coal to be used.
The higher cost of power from those sources could also make some of the smaller gas fields more economic to tap.
In the future, the Pohukura field will be used to meet power station needs even though it is still more than two years away from being online.
If coal does become widely used, Mr Hodgson says, New Zealand will still be a net beneficiary under the Kyoto greenhouse gas regime thanks to the credits arising from plantation forests -- but he did not release details of the trade-off. The Government has based much of its mandate for the Kyoto Protocol on a large dividend to be realised by the sale of carbon sink credits.
Pointers on greenhouse gas
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development has launched a guide for businesses on why and how to measure their emissions of greenhouse gases.
Measuring emissions is the essential first step towards managing them, says council chairman Stephen Tindall.
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development has launched a guide for businesses on why and how to measure their emissions of greenhouse gases.
Measuring emissions is the essential first step towards managing them, says council chairman Stephen Tindall.
Powerpoint Presentation
Louise Drolz Presentation (69kb Powerpoint presentation)- Australian future of limiting carbon without Kyoto
Louise Drolz Presentation (69kb Powerpoint presentation)- Australian future of limiting carbon without Kyoto
EMISSIONS CALCULATOR
Use this calculator to determine your carbon emissions. For each activity, type the number of units in the Amount column. Click 'Calculate' to see the results. New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
Use this calculator to determine your carbon emissions. For each activity, type the number of units in the Amount column. Click 'Calculate' to see the results. New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
Kyoto ratification all go says Hodgson.
Climate change convener Pete Hodgson says the election campaign has cost little time in the programme to ratify the Kyoto Protocol.
He told the release of New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development guide for businesses on greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting in Auckland there were a number of potential business opportunities arising from climate change.
Climate change convener Pete Hodgson says the election campaign has cost little time in the programme to ratify the Kyoto Protocol.
He told the release of New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development guide for businesses on greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting in Auckland there were a number of potential business opportunities arising from climate change.
EnergyWise Companies save an extra $10.8 million
EnergyWise Companies save an extra $10.8 million pa
A group of New Zealand companies saved an extra $10.8 million off their bottom line in the 2000/2001 financial year.
EnergyWise Companies save an extra $10.8 million pa
A group of New Zealand companies saved an extra $10.8 million off their bottom line in the 2000/2001 financial year.
Kyoto row re-emerges On the eve of the release of new figures on Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, the Federal Opposition has renewed its call for the ratification of the Kyoto protocol.
Opposition Leader, Simon Crean said Australian industry would suffer and potential new export markets would be choked off unless the Prime Minister joins with other world leaders in ratifying the Kyoto
Protocol on climate change.
Opposition Leader, Simon Crean said Australian industry would suffer and potential new export markets would be choked off unless the Prime Minister joins with other world leaders in ratifying the Kyoto
Protocol on climate change.
Pacific island summit to focus on climate, economy
SYDNEY - Pacific island nations gather for an annual summit tomorrow to discuss the global economy and rising sea levels with growing resentment against Australia perhaps their only unifying theme.
SYDNEY - Pacific island nations gather for an annual summit tomorrow to discuss the global economy and rising sea levels with growing resentment against Australia perhaps their only unifying theme.
Howard under pressure to ratify Kyoto treaty
The Howard Government is under further pressure to ratify the Kyoto protocol on climate change in the lead-up to the World Environment Summit in Johannesburg later this month.
More than 250 economists have sent a message to the Federal Government, urging it sign up to the protocol before the Johannesburg summit begins.
The Howard Government is under further pressure to ratify the Kyoto protocol on climate change in the lead-up to the World Environment Summit in Johannesburg later this month.
More than 250 economists have sent a message to the Federal Government, urging it sign up to the protocol before the Johannesburg summit begins.
Coast under threat from rising seas
Flooding and wave damage to roads and coastal properties in Wellington, Haumoana and Kaikoura this year are a timely reminder that communities and local authorities should be planning for the long-term consequences of rising sea levels.
Flooding and wave damage to roads and coastal properties in Wellington, Haumoana and Kaikoura this year are a timely reminder that communities and local authorities should be planning for the long-term consequences of rising sea levels.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOTTOM LINE
Venue: Massey University Campus
City: Wellington
Massey University is running a 4 day course on energy management from September 2 to 5. This course is linked in with Massey's more formal qualifications - but is likely to be a very useful course for anyone with an interest. It is equally relevant to Chief Executives, managers and engineers. Details and a registration form are provided in the attachment
Venue: Massey University Campus
City: Wellington
Massey University is running a 4 day course on energy management from September 2 to 5. This course is linked in with Massey's more formal qualifications - but is likely to be a very useful course for anyone with an interest. It is equally relevant to Chief Executives, managers and engineers. Details and a registration form are provided in the attachment
Ministerial List - 14 August 2002
Hon Pete Hodgson
Minister of Energy
Minister of Fisheries
Minister of Research, Science and Technology
Minister for Crown Research Institutes
Associate Minister for Industry and Regional Development
Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Convenor, Ministerial Group on Climate Change
Hon Pete Hodgson
Minister of Energy
Minister of Fisheries
Minister of Research, Science and Technology
Minister for Crown Research Institutes
Associate Minister for Industry and Regional Development
Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Convenor, Ministerial Group on Climate Change
Aus government to fast-track power tower
Australia is to become home to the world's first solar tower, a 1km-high structure with the potential to generate enough electricity to supply a city of more than 200,000 people.
Australia is to become home to the world's first solar tower, a 1km-high structure with the potential to generate enough electricity to supply a city of more than 200,000 people.
PCE report on Sustainability
Greenhouse gases: Between 1990 and 1999, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 20 per cent, and nitrous oxide emissions by 5 per cent. Methane and fluorocarbon emissions dropped.
The report notes that the Government has announced measures to cut emissions, including subsidies for renewable energy to begin in the next year and a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from 2007.
But it condemns "silo thinking" which has allowed other state agencies to ignore the need to cut emissions by conserving energy. For example, Housing NZ policies "do not incorporate sustainable architecture/design requirements".
Greenhouse gases: Between 1990 and 1999, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 20 per cent, and nitrous oxide emissions by 5 per cent. Methane and fluorocarbon emissions dropped.
The report notes that the Government has announced measures to cut emissions, including subsidies for renewable energy to begin in the next year and a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from 2007.
But it condemns "silo thinking" which has allowed other state agencies to ignore the need to cut emissions by conserving energy. For example, Housing NZ policies "do not incorporate sustainable architecture/design requirements".
Hydrogen power gives coal new lease of life
Hydrogen power gives coal new lease of life
The Government is investing up to $6 million in the development of New Zealand's own hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology, extracting the hydrogen from coal.
Researchers expect to have the technology up and running in a laboratory in three years, and a prototype in the field within six years.
Hydrogen power gives coal new lease of life
The Government is investing up to $6 million in the development of New Zealand's own hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology, extracting the hydrogen from coal.
Researchers expect to have the technology up and running in a laboratory in three years, and a prototype in the field within six years.
Big splash in NZ fuel exploration
The Government has awarded new exploration permits to 19 companies in the largest licensing programme in a decade.
The Government has awarded new exploration permits to 19 companies in the largest licensing programme in a decade.
Getting more from less: a review of progress on energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in New Zealand
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment review report
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment review report
Greenpeace Aotearoa / New Zealand
Greenpeace points to glacial retreat as evidence of global warming - Franz Joseph pix.
Greenpeace points to glacial retreat as evidence of global warming - Franz Joseph pix.
New Zealand News - NZ - Caring about environment good for business say scientists
Countries that act first to reduce global warming may get business advantages by showing off as "clean and green", say two visiting scientists.
Countries that act first to reduce global warming may get business advantages by showing off as "clean and green", say two visiting scientists.
