Public Notice

 

Release of New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy

After considering the report and recommendations from consultation on the draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (Pursuant to section 17(2)c of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000), the Government gives the following notice:

On October 11 2007 the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy was released by the Minister of Energy.

The Strategy gives effect to the Government’s policy on the promotion of energy efficiency, energy conservation and the use of renewable sources of energy. It includes measures to reduce energy demand and address energy use in transport, buildings, industry rural and government sectors. It also promotes greater consideration of more sustainable methods of energy supply and land development.

The Strategy aims to help create a sustainable energy future for New Zealanders. In doing so, it will also assist us to meet our international climate change commitments.

>> Download the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy [PDF 1 MB]

Hard copies are available during office hours from:

Auckland
Government Urban Economic Development Office, Level 6, Tower Centre, 45 Queen Street.

Wellington
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, Level 1, Vector Building, 44 The Terrace.

Christchurch
Ministry for the Environment, Level 7,
Te Waipounamu House, 158 Hereford Street

or phone 0800 358 676

Dated at Wellington this Thursday 11 October 2007.

 

David Parker
Minister of Energy