Ensuring an orderly thermal transition
Consultation
New Zealand is transitioning to an electrified economy with an increased dependence on renewable energy. Thermal generation is on the decline, however it still plays an important role within our power system by providing back-up energy resource.
This consultation focused on the potential risks surrounding thermal generation retirement in Aotearoa. Our consultation paper outlines our understanding of thermal transition risks and explores the key issues, underlying causes and potential options to ensure an orderly thermal transition.
Thanks to all those who provided input on our proposed options. Your feedback will help us ensure that regulatory settings support an efficient transition to a renewables-based system to avoid poor reliability (if there is insufficient back-up resource from thermal generation) and excessive costs and emissions (if there is too much thermal generation).
We will carefully consider all submissions before deciding on next steps.
Submissions
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Bryan Leyland2 pages
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Business Energy Council8 pages
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Climate Justice Taranaki1 page
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Contact17 pages
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Energy Resources Aotearoa7 pages
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Federated Farmers2 pages
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Flick2 pages
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FirstGas Group3 pages
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Fonterra2 pages
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Genesis1 page
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Mercury8 pages
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Meridian4 pages
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MEUG2 pages
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Nova8 pages
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OMV5 pages
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Oxfam Aotearoa2 pages
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Powerco3 pages
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Taranaki Energy Watch2 pages
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Transpower15 pages