12. CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National—West Coast - Tasman) Link to this
to the Minister of Energy and Resources
How many unique visitors did the RightLight website have in its first 6 months of operation?
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Minister of Energy and Resources) Link to this
I am pleased to report that the RightLight website, which provides residential, commercial, and industrial consumers with credible and useful information on energy efficiency and lighting, had 76,339 unique visitors in the first 6 months of its operation.
How does this Government’s approach to energy efficiency contrast with that of the previous Government?
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE Link to this
The previous Government was a firm believer in compulsion, which was counterproductive and undermined people’s support for energy-efficiency products. This Government is focused on practical solutions that allow consumers choice but also provide them with information to help them make wise decisions. The RightLight campaign is a good example of that approach and can be contrasted quite neatly against Labour’s blanket ban on incandescent light bulbs.