The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) has outlined core competencies and areas of concern for the energy sector as part of its 2023 election briefing document, launched today.
Executive Director Tina Schirr said the briefing highlighted key issues as identified by the energy sector, which the Government cannot ignore.
"Critical areas of concern include simplifying the Resource Management Act to ensure it is fit-for-purpose, looking at how to boost investment in energy and attract talent to New Zealand, and how to restore confidence in our carbon market and the Emissions Trading Scheme,” said Schirr.
Schirr continued that these areas were non-negotiable if New Zealand is serious about meeting its carbon emission reduction goals in 2030 and beyond.
The BEC believes a good policy environment boils down to one that delivers affordable, sustainable and reliable energy for all New Zealanders. It encourages all policy and decision-makers to read this briefing and discuss how New Zealanders can be better served in providing sustainable energy that does not fall short of resilience and affordability.
BEC’s 2023 election briefing has been shared with all political parties before the October election and can be found on our website. The ideas outlined in the election briefing will be discussed with political parties at the sector’s energy and resources election panel this afternoon in Wellington.
