Vote: Energy
Key
Departmental Output Classes
D1 Policy Advice on Energy and Resource Issues
D2 Management of the Crown Mineral Estate
D3 Administration of Gas and Electricity Regulations
D4 Energy and Resource Information Services
Non-Departmental Activities
Output Class O1 - Monitoring and Price Control of Electricity Line Businesses
Other Expense - International Energy Agency Contribution
Other Expense - International Energy Agency Subscription
Other Expense - Ministry of Energy Residual Liabilities
Output Class D1 - Policy Advice on Energy and Resource Issues
Description
Outputs within this class are policy advice on:
- the operation of energy and resource markets (electricity, oil, gas, geothermal, coal, minerals and related natural resources);
- the regulatory regime to achieve energy market efficiency;
- resource management allocation and pricing;
- long-term strategic and security considerations;
- environmental and conservation issues, including international dimensions, that have significant economic impacts, e.g. climate change and the allocation and pricing of natural resources; and
- Treaty of Waitangi claims in relation to natural resources, in particular mineral and energy resources.
Specifically, during 2001/2002 the Ministry of Economic Development undertook to develop policies aimed at:
- assessing the effectiveness of self-regulation by the electricity industry against requirements set out in the Government Policy Statement issued in December 2000, including developing any new regulations required if industry fails to deliver satisfactory outcomes;
- completing a review of the overall efficiency of the gas sector, and advising the Government of any changes needed to the current regulatory regime;
- ensuring achievement of New Zealand's Kyoto Protocol emissions obligations in a manner that demonstrates environmental integrity and leadership while keeping as low as practicable the direct and indirect costs of achieving those obligations, including design of a domestic emissions trading regime; and
- ensuring the regulation of diesel and petrol available in New Zealand appropriately addresses quality, environmental, health, technical and safety issues.
Quantity, Quality, Timeliness and Cost
Details of performance against the generic standards and measures for policy advice provided by the Ministry of Economic Development for this Vote (Quantity, Quality and Timeliness) can be found in the section Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing.
Specific deliverables relating to the agreed work programme are outlined below.
Work Programme
All policy advice projects were delivered in accordance with the terms of the work programme as agreed with the Minister.
Key deliverables in the work programme for the year included:
Advising the Government on the effectiveness of self-regulation by the electricity industry, including the development of any new regulations required if industry fails to implement requirements set out in the Government Policy Statement issued in December 2000, by 30 June 2002.
The Electricity Amendment Act 2001 was enacted in August 2001. It provided the legislative framework for implementing Government decisions arising from the Ministerial Inquiry into the Electricity Industry. Regulations to levy electricity lines businesses were promulgated in January 2002 and mechanisms for collecting the levy have been established.
At 30 June 2002, the Commerce Commission was considering the rules forwarded by the Electricity Governance Establishment Committee (EGEC).
The Ministry monitored and facilitated industry progress on delivering key Government Policy Statements (GPS) issues arising from milestones set by the Post-2001 Winter Review. A particular focus was working with the major generators/retailers to identify and progress industry solutions to improve competition in the contract and retail market. Specific work was undertaken on:
- the development of a revised draft Government Policy Statement on Financial Transmission Rights following industry consultation; and
- the investigation of mandatory hedge regimes as a mechanism to create more liquid hedge markets.
The Ministry monitored 2002 hydro lake levels and inflows and participated in a Transpower-led working group to promote winter security. This led to better industry co-ordination and preparedness.
Completing a review of the overall efficiency of the gas sector, and advising the Government of any changes needed to the current regulatory regime by 31 December 2001.
A report, Review of New Zealand's Gas Sector, was prepared and released for public consultation in November 2001. Public submissions and a summary of submissions were posted on the Ministry's website. The election delayed progress of Cabinet papers which were expected to be considered in September/October 2002.
Report to Ministers on domestic emissions trading to meet climate change obligations with drafting instructions for legislation and implementation issues by 31 December 2001.
Responsibility for the development of policy and legislative proposals for domestic emissions trading transferred to the Climate Change Project (CCP) team in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet in December 2001.
Up until the establishment of the CCP in December 2001, the Ministry led an officials' team developing policy proposals for emissions trading. The Ministry prepared a working paper on emissions trading to support the first phase of consultation which included stakeholder workshops in the energy and industrial process sectors. A report was commissioned on the sectoral impacts of an emissions trading regime and was released as a reference document during the consultation.
The Ministry also commissioned a report on addressing competitiveness impacts of climate change policies.
The Ministry undertook detailed design work for a national registry of emission units and prepared the related sections in the drafting instructions for the legislation required to allow New Zealand to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. The Bill was introduced in May 2002 and referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee.
Report to Ministers on a review of the Petroleum Products Specifications Regulations, and implement any amendments to the regulations by 31 December 2001.
A public discussion document and a supporting resource document on proposed changes to the petrol and diesel specifications regulations were released in August 2001. Following the receipt of 70 written submissions on the changes, officials considered the range of issues raised and the need to modify the proposed changes to the regulations.
In December 2001, a report was forwarded to Cabinet on lowering sulphur levels in diesel in the short term. Separate reports were also prepared for the Associate Minister on amendments to the petrol specifications, including the use of ethanol and the manganese-based additive MMT in petrol.
Following consideration of a Cabinet Paper, Regulatory Impact Statement and Business Compliance Cost Statement in April 2002, Cabinet agreed to substantial changes to the regulations, to be phased in from September 2002 to January 2006.
Projects Not Included in the 2001/2002 Departmental Forecast Report
Provide advice (as necessary) on the operation of petroleum markets.
Policy and technical advice was provided to the Minister with respect to a diesel filter blocking problem that occurred during May and June 2001, including preparation of a report on investigations into the problem. The report was released on 11 October 2001.
Cost
| | 2002
Main
Estimates | 2002
Supple-
mentary
Estimates | 2002
Actual | 2001
Actual |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Revenue: | | | | |
| Crown | 2,728 | 2,703 | 2,567 | 2,789 |
| Other | 47 | 47 | 50 | 58 |
| Total Revenue | 2,775 | 2,750 | 2,617 | 2,847 |
| Expenses: | | | | |
| Annual appropriations | 2,775 | 2,750 | 2,617 | 2,847 |
| Other appropriations | - | - | - | - |
| Total Expenses | 2,775 | 2,750 | 2,617 | 2,847 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | - | - | - | - |
Revenue Other was derived from cost recoveries.
Major Budget Variances
The Supplementary Estimates decrease reflects a transfer of funding to Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet for delivering the requirements of the Government for ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and associated legislation (-$101,000) and for a dedicated management team for consultation on climate change (-$25,000); offset by transfers of funding from D3 Administration of Gas and Electricity Regulations in Vote Energy ($85,000) and from Vote Communications ($16,000) to meet costs associated with additional work being undertaken due to the 2001 dry winter and issues relating to electricity governance and rules development work.
The variance between 2001/2002 and 2000/2001 expenses mainly reflects the completion of a ministerial inquiry into the electricity industry in 2000/2001.
Output Class D2 - Management of the Crown Mineral Estate
Description
This output class provides services relating to the management of Crown-owned minerals under the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and minerals programmes issued under this Act.
The Crown owns all in-ground petroleum, gold and silver in New Zealand and approximately half of the coal and other mineral resources. It also has jurisdiction of the petroleum and minerals in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
Outputs within this class are:
- allocation and management of prospecting exploration and mining permits;
- collection of royalties, levies and fees related to petroleum and minerals extraction and permits;
- promotion of investment opportunities in exploration and development of petroleum and minerals;
- management of the geoscience Resource Data Library; and
- Crown minerals policy advice.
Quantity, Quality, Timeliness and Cost
Details of performance against the generic standards and measures for policy advice provided by the Ministry of Economic Development for this Vote (Quantity, Quality and Timeliness) can be found in the section Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing.
Work Programme
All policy advice projects were delivered in accordance with the terms of the work programme as agreed with the Minister.
A key deliverable in the work programme for the year was the New Zealand Petroleum Conference. This was held in February 2002 in Auckland to promote the New Zealand petroleum industry and highlight opportunities for exploration. 410 attendees participated against a target of 330.
Permit Allocation and Management
Quantity
305 (197) permit and permit change applications were processed in accordance with the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and the relevant minerals programme.
337 (265) permits were monitored for compliance with conditions.
Volumes are demand driven.
Quality
Permits are monitored for compliance with conditions to ensure the integrity of the allocation system and action is taken where there is evident non-compliance. This includes reviewing mineral mining permit work statements. Each permit is reviewed from a compliance perspective as follows:
100% (100%) of permit and permit change applications were processed in accordance with the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and the relevant minerals programmes. No successful challenges occurred to the processing of applications against the Minister's determination under the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
Timeliness
86% (90%) of new permit applications were processed within six months of receipt. (Three applications required additional information and two were delayed due to a Coalbed Methane definition issue.)
98% (90%) of permit change applications were processed within three months of receipt.
Collection of Royalties, Levies and Fees
Quantity
The Ministry collected $54.8 million (estimated $38.6 million) in royalties, on behalf of the Crown, as required by the conditions of permits. The higher-than-expected revenue from royalties was due to higher production volumes and higher crude oil prices.
Levies of $111.1 million (estimated $95.5 million) were collected, on behalf of the Crown, under the Energy Resources Levies Act. Higher gas usage for power generation and for methanol production resulted in increased levy income.
Departmental fees of $2.8 million (estimated $3.5 million) were collected as required by regulations under the Crown Minerals Act 1991. Low commodity prices have resulted in a significant increase in surrenders of petroleum and mineral permits, not subsequently taken up, impacting on the level of fees available in 2001/2002.
Quality
The Ministry expected to undertake three compliance audits of at least three significant Energy Resource levy or royalty payers and pursue any shortfalls with the annual audits completed within five months of receipt of annual royalty return. In fact, 24 compliance audits were undertaken of royalty and energy resource levy payers of which six were significant payers. 100% were completed within five months of receipt of annual royalty returns.
Timeliness
99% (95%) of royalties were collected within one month of due date.
96% (90%) of fees were collected within three months of due date.
Management of the Geoscience Records and Reports Library
Quantity
288 (120) records and reports received from petroleum and minerals holders were entered into the Resource Data Library. Increased activity in the petroleum sector resulted in increased numbers of reports being filed in 2001/2002.
Timeliness
100% (90%) of client requests for resource data information were responded to within five clear business days of receipt.
Cost
| | 2002
Main
Estimates | 2002
Supple-
mentary
Estimates | 2002
Actual | 2001
Actual |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Revenue: | | | | |
| Crown | 2,184 | 2,184 | 2,184 | 2,185 |
| Other | 3,486 | 3,486 | 3,199 | 2,715 |
| Total Revenue | 5,670 | 5,670 | 5,383 | 4,900 |
| Expenses: | | | | |
| Annual appropriations | 5,576 | 5,576 | 5,572 | 5,523 |
| Other appropriations | - | - | - | - |
| Total Expenses | 5,576 | 5,576 | 5,572 | 5,523 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 94 | 94 | (189) | (623) |
Sources of Revenue Other
| 2002 | 2001 |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 |
| Petroleum | 1,453 | 1,408 |
| Minerals/mining | 1,149 | 1,023 |
| Conferences | 303 | - |
| Other fees | 234 | 144 |
| Total fees | 3,139 | 2,575 |
| Miscellaneous | 60 | 140 |
| Total Revenue Other | 3,199 | 2,715 |
Major Budget Variances
The variance between 2001/2002 and 2000/2001 for Revenue Other reflects income derived from sponsorship of a petroleum conference in 2001/2002 and increases in various energy levies.
Output Class D3 - Administration of Gas and Electricity Regulations
Description
This output class provides advice on the administration of gas and electricity supply, quality and safety regimes, electrical worker licensing, and information disclosure regimes for the gas and electricity industries.
Outputs within this class are:
- safety, quality and measurement in the gas and electricity industries:
- development and reviews of legislation, standards, codes and instructions;
- monitoring and enforcement;
- publicity and advice;
- petroleum fuel quality monitoring;
- electrical workers' licensing; and
- administration of information disclosure regulations for the electricity and gas industries.
Particular areas of focus for 2001/2002 were:
- implementing the Government's decisions following the review of the safety regime for electrical and gas work (EnergySafe);
- reviewing the amount and scope of levies paid by the energy industry for safety monitoring;
- standards development and publicity and pursuing the acceptance of international electricity and gas regimes at regional and bilateral levels; and
- finalising new safety regimes for electrical and gas appliances.
Quantity, Quality, Timeliness and Cost
Energy Safety Service
Development and Reviews of Legislation, Standards, Codes and Instructions
Quantity
250 Electricity Standards and seven Gas Standards were to be funded for development. 244 Electricity Standards were funded for development by Standards New Zealand. Four Gas Standards were funded for development. The numbers funded were fewer than originally planned to avoid overcommitting resources and committee members, who represent a broad range of industry groups and consumer agencies.
In addition, eight standards for specific appliance types were reviewed for adoption as means of compliance with NZS 5262 (AS 2658, AS 3814, AS 4551, AS 4552, AS 4553, AS 4557, ANSI Z21.11.2, ANSI Z21.86).
Four Electricity Codes and one Gas Code were scheduled to be revised and developed:
- two Electricity Codes were published. A further three Codes were prepared and issued for public comment; and
- following consultation with industry a decision was made to develop the Gas Code as a Standard. Work on the Standard will commence in 2002/2003.
Timeliness
Meet the key dates of the legislative review programme covering the Gas Act, Electricity Act, Ministry of Energy (Abolition) Act and their associated Regulations. 100% compliance with the programme.
All key dates of the legislative review programme have been met.
Cabinet approval has been obtained for:
- proposed EnergySafe amendments to the Gas Act and Electricity Act - progressed to the drafting of Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) instructions;
- proposed amendments to the Ministry of Energy (Abolition) Act - progressed through initial policy considerations and preparation of a public consultation paper on a proposed LPG levy for release in 2002/2003;
- two sets of amendments to the Electricity Regulations - consulted on and PCO drafting instructions largely completed; and
- amendments to the Gas Regulations - completed to the stage of being ready to present to the Cabinet Legislation Committee.
Publicity and Advice
Quantity
Conduct targeted gas and electricity safety publicity campaigns.
The following six (3) gas and electricity safety publicity campaigns were conducted during the year:
- a gas safety campaign was carried out in conjunction with the industry: 165,000 copies of a pamphlet, Keeping Safe with Gas, were printed and distributed to gas suppliers, community and government agencies and gas appliance retailers;
- an LPG safety campaign was carried out in conjunction with the industry: 320,000 swing-tags with safety messages were produced and distributed to service stations to be attached to cylinders when they were filled;
- a comprehensive Guide to Living Safely with Electricity aimed at the public was published: 10,000 copies were produced and feedback has been very positive;
- a new Energy Safety Service website was developed and a campaign to publicise it was conducted;
- a communications campaign was carried out to inform the electrical appliance industry about changes to the electrical appliance safety regime. Business Notes were posted to approximately 3,600 industry contacts, a new section was added to the ESS website and articles were supplied to industry magazines; and
- a pamphlet for members of the public entitled A Guide to Doing your own Electrical Work Safely and Legally was produced and distributed.
Publish regular electricity and accident reports.
Eleven (6) regular activity and accident reports were published during the year. In addition, a summary of all reported accidents for 1998 to 2000 was revised and published to inform industry of cases and case studies. Ten activity reports were published in industry magazines.
Quality
All publications and media releases were technically correct, professional in appearance and consistent with the Energy Safety Service communication strategy.
Timeliness
Publication of Energy Safety Service annual report by 31 December 2001.
The Energy Safety Service annual review covering activities undertaken by ESS for the year ended 30 June 2001 was published by 31 December 2001.
Monitoring and Enforcement
Quantity
Conduct audits and inspections of gas and electricity appliances and installations, and accident and incident investigations.
Audits and inspections of gas and electricity appliances and installations, and accident and incident investigations carried out:
- 352 (200) audits, inspections, and accident and incident investigations, of which 49 were proactive audits/inspections and 303 were accident/incident investigations (demand driven). This compares with a total for the previous year of 359, of which 52 were proactive audits/inspections and 307 were accident/incident investigations. The performance standard will be reviewed.
- one (10) prohibition was instigated - a child's night light. There were no prosecutions in 2001/2002.
Quality
The one prohibition undertaken met legal and policy requirements.
Timeliness
90% (90%) of audit, inspection and accident investigation reports were completed within 30 working days from the date of the audit, inspection or accident.
Petroleum Fuel Quality and Monitoring
Quantity
280 (250) routine fuel sample tests were undertaken during the year. Another 98 were undertaken following the contamination of diesel in May/June 2001, taking the total number of tests in the year ended 30 June 2002 to 378.
Quality
Petroleum companies and other directly affected parties are satisfied with the testing regime. External clients on average rate the Energy Safety Service overall performance as (3) "satisfied" to (4) "very satisfied" as evidenced by annual survey.14
An average rating of 3.75 was achieved from four returns in the annual external client survey.
Timeliness
The annual report of petroleum fuel quality test results was published by 30 September 2001.
Levy Collection
Quality
Correctness of the amount of levy collected is monitored by an audit and compliance programme that includes the conducting of on-site audits of a minimum of 20% of levy payers.
Two of the 15 levy payers, representing 13% of levy payers, were audited on site. The two audits conducted required an unexpectedly high level of work with the result that the planned third audit was not completed by 30 June 2002.
Timeliness
98% (95%) of electricity and gas levies were collected by the due date and 100% (100%) were collected within three months of the due date.
New Safety Regimes
New safety regimes for gas and electrical appliances - A new electrical appliance safety regime was introduced in March 2002. A new gas appliance safety regime was negotiated with industry and is planned for introduction in 2002/2003, following approval of the amendments to the Gas Regulations.
Quality - All Energy Safety Service Outputs
External clients are satisfied that the quality of service provided by the Energy Safety Service meets requirements. External clients on average rate the Energy Safety Service overall performance as (3) "satisfied" to (4) "very satisfied" as evidenced by annual survey.15
An average rating of 3.3 was obtained from returns provided by 11 of 16 external clients surveyed.
Electrical Workers Licensing
Quantity
- 24,679 (22,000) client advisory calls were received by the 0800 call service;
- 20,282 (20,500) electrical workers were processed for registration and licensing; and
- 1,300 (3,500) competency audits of electrical workers were carried out.
Volumes of client advisory calls and applications for registration and licensing are demand driven.
The standard of 3,500 for the number of competency audits of electrical workers is an error and the standard should have read "1,500".
Quality
All decisions by the Registrar that are referred to the Electrical Workers Registration Board comply with the Electricity Act 1992 and Electricity Regulations 1997 and with published policies and are upheld.
All decisions referred to the Electrical Workers Registration Board were upheld.
Timeliness
100% (95%) of responses to general correspondence were sent out within 10 clear business days of receipt.
100% (95%) of correctly completed registration and license applications were issued within 10 clear business days of receipt.
93% (95%) of complaints against electrical workers were processed to notification of Board decision (subject to external parties) within 25 working weeks. The reason that this standard was not met is because some complaints needed further investigative work and also because Complaints Assessment Committees needed more than one sitting to consider some cases.
Information Disclosure
Quantity
All electricity line companies (30) and all gas companies (four - there were previously five gas companies but two merged during 2001/2002) subject to the information disclosure regimes were monitored for compliance.
Quality
Information disclosed by electricity and gas companies was checked for compliance with the Electricity and Gas Information Disclosure Regulations and follow-up of non-compliance was undertaken. 95% (95%) compliance was achieved. A deficiency with the disclosure by one company was discovered and was being followed up at 30 June 2002.
Timeliness
All compliance checking was completed by year-end but not within the target of 60 working days of disclosures being made. The delay stemmed from resources being re-directed to other priority activities (monitoring electricity prices and the introduction of low fixed charges for low-use domestic consumers).
Annual Report on Electricity Line Company Performance
Quantity, Quality and Timeliness
The annual report on electricity line companies performance was provided to the Minister by 8 December 2001. No significant errors or omissions were identified.
Cost
| | 2002
Main
Estimates | 2002
Supple-
mentary
Estimates | 2002
Actual | 2001
Actual |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Revenue: | | | | |
| Crown | 895 | 772 | 738 | 724 |
| Other | 7,320 | 7,490 | 7,579 | 7,094 |
| Total Revenue | 8,215 | 8,262 | 8,317 | 7,818 |
| Expenses: | | | | |
| Annual appropriations | 8,126 | 8,174 | 8,089 | 7,693 |
| Other appropriations | - | - | - | - |
| Total Expenses | 8,126 | 8,174 | 8,089 | 7,693 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 89 | 88 | 228 | 125 |
Sources of Revenue Other
| 2002 | 2001 |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 |
| Certificate of compliance sales | 749 | 743 |
| Practising licence fees | 1,833 | 1,626 |
| Other electrical workers licensing group fees | 415 | 337 |
| Electrical levies | 3,371 | 3,199 |
| Gas levies | 827 | 741 |
| Petroleum fuels monitoring levy | 331 | 330 |
| Total fees and levies | 7,526 | 6,976 |
| Sale of publications | 3 | 44 |
| Cost recovery | 44 | 36 |
| Miscellaneous | 6 | 38 |
| Total Revenue Other | 7,579 | 7,094 |
Major Budget Variances
The Supplementary Estimates increase reflects a fiscally neutral adjustment recognising revenue and expenses relating to additional work arising from diesel engine filter blockages ($70,000); and a fiscally neutral adjustment recognising revenue and expenses relating to the supply and promotion of new joint Australian/New Zealand electricity standards for electrical installation work ($100,000); offset by a transfer of funding to D1 Policy Advice: Energy and Resource Issues in Vote Energy for additional work undertaken due to the 2001 dry winter and issues relating to electricity governance and rules development work (-$85,000); and a transfer of funding to D4 Energy and Resource Information Services in Vote Energy to meet costs relating to the collection, compilation and analysis of data on climate change and energy efficiency and conservation (-$37,000).
The variance between 2001/2002 and 2000/2001 for Revenue Other reflects increases in gas and electricity levies received from industry for the production of gas and electricity, an increase in practising licence fees for registered electrical workers who wish to practise for reward, and an increase in examination fees for professional electricians' examinations.
Output Class D4 - Energy and Resource Information Services
Description
This output class provides advice and information on the energy and minerals sectors including inter-governmental liaison and servicing of New Zealand's membership of international organisations, particularly the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Outputs within this class are:
- collection and compilation of energy market statistics;
- monitoring the performance of petrol and diesel markets;
- preparation of energy sector projections and the analysis of alternative scenarios; and
- managing New Zealand's relations with international energy organisations.
Quantity, Quality, Timeliness and Cost
Energy Statistics
Quantity
64 (approximately 50) International Energy Agency (IEA) returns giving details of production and supply, and prices of all forms of energy, were completed by the deadlines set by the IEA. These comprised 48 monthly returns, eight quarterly returns and eight annual questionnaires.
Greenhouse gas emissions data was prepared for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reporting requirements and forwarded to the Ministry for the Environment (MfE).
Two (2) Energy Data Files were published.
One (1) greenhouse gas report was published.
Quality
All material was subject to review by IEA, other relevant government departments and industry, and met their requirements. No significant errors or omissions were identified.
Timeliness
- all IEA returns were completed to IEA deadlines.
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change reporting data (energy sector emissions inventory) was forwarded to the MfE on 15 March 2002 (31 March 2002).
- the Energy Data File for July 2001 was published on 22 August 2001 (31 August 2001).
- the Energy Data File for January 2002 was published on 16 April 2002 (15 March 2002).
- the greenhouse gas report was published on 27 June 2002 (30 June 2002).
Performance of Petrol and Diesel Market
Quantity
Quarterly reports were provided to the Minister on price performance. In addition, crude, petrol and diesel price information on the Ministry of Economic Development website was updated weekly.
Quality
Clear reports were produced with accurate data detailing market movements in petrol and diesel prices. No significant errors or omissions were identified.
Timeliness
Material to be produced according to specified deadlines.
Reports for the preceding quarters were forwarded on 24 August 2001 (31 August 2001), 4 December 2001 (30 November 2001), 15 March 2001 (25 February 2002) and 22 May 2002 (31 May 2002). The Ministry of Economic Development website was updated weekly.
Energy Sector Projections
Quantity
An estimated three reports to the Minister as requested.
Five reports were provided to the Minister as required.
Quality
Clear and concise reports to be produced with accurate data outlining future supply and demand characteristics in a manner to answer Ministerial enquiries.
Clear and concise reports were produced with accurate data in response to Ministerial enquiries. There were no significant errors or omissions identified by the Minister.
Timeliness
Material to be produced according to specified deadlines.
Material was forwarded to the Minister within the set timeframes.
Managing New Zealand's Relations with International Energy Organisations
Quantity
Arrange representation at IEA Governing Board (GB) and Standing Group on Long-Term Co-operation (SLT) meetings, at APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) meetings and Australia New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council (ANZMEC) Standing Committee of Officials (SCO) meetings.
Representation at meetings (estimated numbers of meetings in brackets):
- attended 15 IEA (approximately 15), including five (5) IEA Governing Board (GB), five (5) Standing Group on Long-Term Co-operation (SLT) and five Standing Group on Emergency Questions (SEQ) meetings;
- attended one (1) APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) meeting; and
- there was no attendance at the Australia New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council (ANZMEC) Standing Committee of Officials (SCO) meetings. The ANZMEC was split into two councils, the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE) and the Ministerial Council on Mineral and Petroleum Resources (MCMPR) with New Zealand's involvement in these councils downgraded to observer status in each case (except for votes on Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) issues).
Briefings for all the above meetings and for the APEC Energy Ministers' meeting (to be held in July 2002) were prepared.
Quality
Briefings and reports back were peer reviewed before finalisation and no errors or omissions were subsequently found.
Timeliness
Actions completed by set dates - briefings for meetings were completed in advance of meetings. Meetings were attended as appropriate. Reports back were completed within two weeks of meetings.
Cost
| | 2002
Main
Estimates | 2002
Supple-
mentary
Estimates | 2002
Actual | 2001
Actual |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Revenue: | | | | |
| Crown | 266 | 303 | 303 | 227 |
| Other | 936 | 936 | 895 | 799 |
| Total Revenue | 1,202 | 1,239 | 1,198 | 1,026 |
| Expenses: | | | | |
| Annual appropriations | 266 | 303 | 303 | 227 |
| Other appropriations | 927 | 927 | 885 | 791 |
| Total Expenses | 1,193 | 1,230 | 1,188 | 1,018 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Sources of Revenue Other
| 2002 | 2001 |
|---|
| | $000 | $000 |
| Petroleum fuels monitoring levy | 865 | 762 |
| Sale of publications | 29 | 29 |
| Miscellaneous | 1 | 8 |
| Total Revenue Other | 895 | 799 |
Major Budget Variances
The Supplementary Estimates increase reflects a transfer of funding from D3 Administration of Gas and Electricity Regulations in Vote Energy for costs relating to the collection, compilation and analysis of data on climate change and energy efficiency and conservation.
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