Workshops
[ Last Updated 16 January 2006 ]
A series of workshops on sustainable energy took place in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in February–March 2005. The workshops drew on the themes and issues outlined in the discussion paper, Sustainable Energy: Creating a Sustainable Energy System for New Zealand, which was launched by the Minister of Energy in late October 2004.
The workshops were designed to develop a conversation with key stakeholders about the energy challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand and some possible next steps towards a more sustainable energy system. The government is drawing on the results of these discussions as it develops policies to take New Zealand further towards a sustainable energy system.
Workshop Programme
Workshop 1: Sustainable Energy Innovation (9:00–5:00)
Facilitator: Dr Ken Hulls, PowerCoast
- Accelerating the uptake of energy innovation in New Zealand
- Developing New Zealand's potential as a market leader
- Priorities for energy research
23 February 2005
Wellington
Sustainable Energy Innovation Workshop: Summary of Discussion (1 March 2005)
Workshop 2: Sustainable Transport Energy (9:00–1:00)
Facilitator: Ian McChesney, Ian McChesney Consulting
- Achieving more reliable transport energy
- Towards more environmentally responsible transport
28 February 2005
Auckland
Sustainable Transport Energy Workshop: Summary of Discussions (2 March 2005)
Workshop 3: Sustainable Energy – Balancing Supply and Demand (9:00–5:00)
Facilitator: Dr John Small, Head of Economics, University of Auckland
- Making better use of energy
- Achieving more reliable and resilient electricity supply
- Towards more environmentally responsible electricity generation
- Towards cleaner industrial energy use and supply
7 March 2005
Auckland
11 March 2005
Christchurch
Sustainable Energy Balancing Supply and Demand Workshop (Auckland): Summary of Discussion (8 March 2005)
Sustainable Energy Balancing Supply and Demand Workshop (Christchurch): Summary of Discussion (14 March 2005)
Workshop 4: Sustainable Energy – Ways and Means (1:00–5:00)
Facilitator: Dr Rick Pridmore, Chief Executive, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
- Improving the quality of energy information available to the government
- Creating new partnerships in energy policy inside and outside government
18 March 2005
Wellington
Sustainable Energy Ways and Means Workshop: Summary of Discussion (21 March 2005)
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