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Climate Change Commission plan 'a big challenge' for New Zealand Craig Mcculloch © RNZ / Rachel Thomas New Zealand is heading for a major upheaval under a landmark plan to combat the climate crisis - but the sectors in line for the most serious change are already showing signs of resistance. The Climate Change Commission has released a draft blueprint with recommendations on how to slash emissions to ensure the country is carbon neutral by 2050. Among its proposals: a ban on conventional car imports, slashing livestock numbers by about 15 percent, the closure of Tiwai Point,...

The commission’s suggestion to restrict new natural gas connections in 2025 caught some by surprise, with users of social media platform Twitter wondering if it meant giving up infinity hot water (although electric-powered systems exist). John Carnegie​, chief executive of the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association, sympathised. He’s opposed to a ban on connections, though, according to the commission’s analysis, it would protect new customers from choosing gas only to have bills skyrocket as the carbon price rises. “It is about being an informed consumer.” All in all...

Press Release – PEPANZ The importance of natural gas in lowering emissions has been well highlighted by the Climate Change Commission in their draft advice, says the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ). “While we dont agree … The importance of natural gas in lowering emissions has been well highlighted by the Climate Change Commission in their draft advice, says the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ). “While we don’t agree with every proposal, this is a thoughtful and nuanced report,” says PEPANZ chief exe...

Monday, 1 February 2021, 6:02 am The importance of natural gas in lowering emissions has been well highlighted by the Climate Change Commission in their draft advice, says the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ). "While we don’t agree with every proposal, this is a thoughtful and nuanced report," says PEPANZ chief executive John Carnegie. "The Commission has recognised the role of natural gas in keeping electricity prices down by providing a back-up for when demand is high and supply can’t keep up. This will become increasingly important as we become...

Press Release – PEPANZ The importance of natural gas in lowering emissions has been well highlighted by the Climate Change Commission in their draft advice, says the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ). “While we dont agree … The importance of natural gas in lowering emissions has been well highlighted by the Climate Change Commission in their draft advice, says the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ). “While we don’t agree with every proposal, this is a thoughtful and nuanced report,” says PEPANZ chief exe...