11. MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (National) Link to this
to the Minister of Energy and Resources
What reports has she received on levels of renewable electricity generation?
Hon HEKIA PARATA (Acting Minister of Energy and Resources) Link to this
Tēnā koe, Mr Speaker. The New Zealand Energy Quarterly released by the Ministry of Economic Development last week showed that the annual renewable electricity generation for 2010 was 74 percent of all electricity generated—the highest level since 1998.
Michael Woodhouse Link to this
What benefits will the levels of renewable electricity generation have for the environment?
There are a number of benefits from raised levels of renewable electricity generation, including a reduction in reliance on thermal electricity generation sources and a reduction in electricity generation emissions.
Charles ChauvelDoes the Minister stand by her answers to written questions No. 1187 and No. 1095 this year, which show that fully four-fifths of all renewable energy consented to by November 2010 was consented to under the last Labour Government?
Te Ururoa Flavell Link to this
Kia ora tātou. What assurances can the Minister give to Te Uri o Hau that their wāhi tapu will be protected from any consequences of the tidal power generation project in Kaipara Harbour?
I am advised that the Environment Court considered these matters thoroughly during a robust 4-year consent process, and the matters are addressed by the conditions of the resource consents awarded to Crest Energy.