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The place for NZ oriented news releases on climate change and related energy policy.
NZFIC says cohesion vital for forest sector development
We have been to the forefront of negotiations on forestry access issues at the World Trade Organisation; we’ve progressed an agreement with the Government to return some of the value of carbon sink credits under the Kyoto Protocol to the industry;
We have been to the forefront of negotiations on forestry access issues at the World Trade Organisation; we’ve progressed an agreement with the Government to return some of the value of carbon sink credits under the Kyoto Protocol to the industry;
Australia wind seeks higher target
The Australian Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has urged Environment Minister David Kemp to bring forward the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) of 30,000 GWh by 2020.
Following a revue of the MRET after almost three years, Kemp announced he would extend the target out to 2020 and push for the 30,000GWh target. This goes further than the review itself, which recommends no change in the 2010 target of 9,500 GWh; a new target of 20,000 GWh by 2020; and a 37,000 GWh target by 2030."
The Australian Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has urged Environment Minister David Kemp to bring forward the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) of 30,000 GWh by 2020.
Following a revue of the MRET after almost three years, Kemp announced he would extend the target out to 2020 and push for the 30,000GWh target. This goes further than the review itself, which recommends no change in the 2010 target of 9,500 GWh; a new target of 20,000 GWh by 2020; and a 37,000 GWh target by 2030."
Minister launches hydrogen to electricity project
Associate Energy Minister, Harry Duynhoven, will today launch the first step in a multi-million New Zealand research project designed to produce hydrogen fuel cells from coal for electricity generation.
The Minister will feed the first coal into a trial gasifer which separates the hydrogen from other gases and elements before it passes into an alkaline fuel cell which can be used to produce electricity.
Hydrogen can be produced from water (using electricity) and from coal or natural gas. With more than 10 billion tonnes of coal reserves, almost all ideal from hydrogen production, New Zealand is positioned to be a leader in the development of the hydrogen energy economy.
Associate Energy Minister, Harry Duynhoven, will today launch the first step in a multi-million New Zealand research project designed to produce hydrogen fuel cells from coal for electricity generation.
The Minister will feed the first coal into a trial gasifer which separates the hydrogen from other gases and elements before it passes into an alkaline fuel cell which can be used to produce electricity.
Hydrogen can be produced from water (using electricity) and from coal or natural gas. With more than 10 billion tonnes of coal reserves, almost all ideal from hydrogen production, New Zealand is positioned to be a leader in the development of the hydrogen energy economy.
Agreement signed on agricultural greenhouse gas research
The Government and agricultural sector groups have signed a partnership agreement on research into agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
The Memorandum of Understanding is underpinned by an industry-led research strategy, which aims to develop safe, cost-effective greenhouse gas abatement technologies that will seek to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock by at least 20 percent by 2012.
Consistent with its climate change policy, the Government will bear the cost under the Kyoto Protocol of the agricultural sector's non-carbon dioxide emissions. It will also maintain at least its current level of investment in agricultural greenhouse gas abatement research.
In return the sector will undertake and fund its research strategy, coordinated by the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium. The research will seek to identify, establish and develop practical on-farm technologies for reducing emissions, with particular emphasis on technologies that will also improve productivity.
Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton and the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson, who signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the Government, said they were pleased with the industry's commitment to a comprehensive self-funded research programme.
"It is very important that this research is done, as non-carbon dioxide emissions from pastoral agriculture make up more than half of New Zealand's total emissions. The Government is covering the cost of those emissions because of the current absence of economic ways to reduce them and the importance of agriculture to our economy. However the long-term interests of the sector and the nation require a thorough and sustained search for practical ways to reduce emissions from pastoral farming."
The agricultural sector parties to the partnership agreement are the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium, Fonterra, Dairy InSight, DEEResearch, Meat New Zealand, the New Zealand Fertiliser Manufacturers Association and Wrightson. AgResearch is a member and science provider to the consortium.
The Government and agricultural sector groups have signed a partnership agreement on research into agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
The Memorandum of Understanding is underpinned by an industry-led research strategy, which aims to develop safe, cost-effective greenhouse gas abatement technologies that will seek to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock by at least 20 percent by 2012.
Consistent with its climate change policy, the Government will bear the cost under the Kyoto Protocol of the agricultural sector's non-carbon dioxide emissions. It will also maintain at least its current level of investment in agricultural greenhouse gas abatement research.
In return the sector will undertake and fund its research strategy, coordinated by the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium. The research will seek to identify, establish and develop practical on-farm technologies for reducing emissions, with particular emphasis on technologies that will also improve productivity.
Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton and the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson, who signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the Government, said they were pleased with the industry's commitment to a comprehensive self-funded research programme.
"It is very important that this research is done, as non-carbon dioxide emissions from pastoral agriculture make up more than half of New Zealand's total emissions. The Government is covering the cost of those emissions because of the current absence of economic ways to reduce them and the importance of agriculture to our economy. However the long-term interests of the sector and the nation require a thorough and sustained search for practical ways to reduce emissions from pastoral farming."
The agricultural sector parties to the partnership agreement are the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium, Fonterra, Dairy InSight, DEEResearch, Meat New Zealand, the New Zealand Fertiliser Manufacturers Association and Wrightson. AgResearch is a member and science provider to the consortium.
Power's big four move to manage unstable prices
Plans are afoot to develop a financial market to manage the risk of volatile electricity prices in the same way as foreign exchange or interest rate variability.
The four big generator/retailers, Contact Energy, Genesis Power, Meridian Energy and Mighty River Power, have commissioned consultancy Taylor Duignan Barry to set up an electricity derivatives market. "
Plans are afoot to develop a financial market to manage the risk of volatile electricity prices in the same way as foreign exchange or interest rate variability.
The four big generator/retailers, Contact Energy, Genesis Power, Meridian Energy and Mighty River Power, have commissioned consultancy Taylor Duignan Barry to set up an electricity derivatives market. "
Royal Society Energy Conference
The Society is making good progress in planning its November 18 conference.
Council has confirmed Energy as its conference theme for 2004 in
Christchurch. The following timetable was agreed:
* Tuesday evening, November 16: Fellows dinner
* Wednesday, November 17: Academy Council AGM and new Fellow
presentations
* Wednesday evening: Science Honours dinner
* Thursday, November 18: a one-day Society conference on energy
Council has invited Dr Alex Malahoff, Chief Executive of the Institute of
Geological and Nuclear Studies to chair a committee of six or seven
members, and he has kindly accepted. Council also urged that Constituent
Organisations of the Royal Society be involved, that the Academy Council
play a lead role in organising the event, and that a conference committee
chair be put in place a year in advance.
A DAY OF ENERGY - All you wanted to know about energy, but were too lazy to ask
ENERGY FROM: THE SUN, THE MOON, THE EARTH, THE ATOM:-
The Sun: solar, hydro, fossil, biomass, wind and wave energy
The Moon: tidal energy
The Earth: our restless crust.
The Atom: Why nuclear? Why not?
If energy is conserved, why do we make so much?
Impact: the by-products of energy
ENERGY IN PHYSICS AND THE COSMOS:-
Concepts of energy: What is this stuff called energy?
The tortoise and the hare: Mass and energy
Energy and entropy in the Universe
Does Dark Matter have energy?
ENERGY IN LIFE:-
Energy pathways in Plants
Energy pathways in animals
Energy and human nutrition
Energy pathways in the Ecosystem
ENERGY IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANS:-
Heat; Light; Transport; Fabrication; Sustenance; Radiation, Information
CREATIVE ENERGY: THE ARTS AND SCIENCE.
to come.
The Society is making good progress in planning its November 18 conference.
Council has confirmed Energy as its conference theme for 2004 in
Christchurch. The following timetable was agreed:
* Tuesday evening, November 16: Fellows dinner
* Wednesday, November 17: Academy Council AGM and new Fellow
presentations
* Wednesday evening: Science Honours dinner
* Thursday, November 18: a one-day Society conference on energy
Council has invited Dr Alex Malahoff, Chief Executive of the Institute of
Geological and Nuclear Studies to chair a committee of six or seven
members, and he has kindly accepted. Council also urged that Constituent
Organisations of the Royal Society be involved, that the Academy Council
play a lead role in organising the event, and that a conference committee
chair be put in place a year in advance.
A DAY OF ENERGY - All you wanted to know about energy, but were too lazy to ask
ENERGY FROM: THE SUN, THE MOON, THE EARTH, THE ATOM:-
The Sun: solar, hydro, fossil, biomass, wind and wave energy
The Moon: tidal energy
The Earth: our restless crust.
The Atom: Why nuclear? Why not?
If energy is conserved, why do we make so much?
Impact: the by-products of energy
ENERGY IN PHYSICS AND THE COSMOS:-
Concepts of energy: What is this stuff called energy?
The tortoise and the hare: Mass and energy
Energy and entropy in the Universe
Does Dark Matter have energy?
ENERGY IN LIFE:-
Energy pathways in Plants
Energy pathways in animals
Energy and human nutrition
Energy pathways in the Ecosystem
ENERGY IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANS:-
Heat; Light; Transport; Fabrication; Sustenance; Radiation, Information
CREATIVE ENERGY: THE ARTS AND SCIENCE.
to come.
Aluminium & forestry businesses seek Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements
The Government will enter negotiations for Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited and some of Carter Holt Harvey's key manufacturing operations.
Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements (NGAs) are a key element of New Zealand's climate change policy.
An NGA is a binding agreement between a firm and the Government that commits the firm to moving towards world's best practice in managing greenhouse gas emissions. In return, the Government provides a full or partial exemption for the firm from the emissions charge that is to be introduced by 2008. NGAs are limited to firms or industries whose international competitiveness would be at risk from an emissions charge. "
The Government will enter negotiations for Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited and some of Carter Holt Harvey's key manufacturing operations.
Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements (NGAs) are a key element of New Zealand's climate change policy.
An NGA is a binding agreement between a firm and the Government that commits the firm to moving towards world's best practice in managing greenhouse gas emissions. In return, the Government provides a full or partial exemption for the firm from the emissions charge that is to be introduced by 2008. NGAs are limited to firms or industries whose international competitiveness would be at risk from an emissions charge. "
