What’s at stake: Doubling New Zealand’s geothermal energy use by 2040 could significantly bolster energy security, regional growth, and Māori economic opportunities.
Background: Geothermal already provides nearly 20% of New Zealand's electricity but remains under-utilised due to high exploration costs and outdated regulations.
Main players: Minister Shane Jones, New Zealand Geothermal Association, Māori landowners, energy providers, and Earth Sciences New Zealand.
New Zealand's geothermal energy potential could be expanded under a new strategy announced this afternoon by the Minister for Resources and Regional Development, Shane Jones.
The strategy, titled 'From the Ground Up', aims to position New Zealand as a global leader in sustainable geothermal
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What’s at stake: Doubling New Zealand’s geothermal energy use by 2040 could significantly bolster energy security, regional growth, and Māori economic opportunities.
Background: Geothermal already provides nearly 20% of New Zealand's electricity but remains under-utilised due to high exploration costs and outdated regulations.
Main players: Minister Shane Jones, New Zealand Geothermal Association, Māori landowners, energy providers, and Earth Sciences New Zealand.
