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Vote Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Output Class: Policy Advice – Energy Efficiency and Conservation
This output class covers the monitoring of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). It also provides for research analysis and advice necessary to shape a sustainable and efficient energy future for New Zealand. It involves integrating environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of policy development.
Performance measures
Outputs in this class were provided within the appropriated sum and within the timeframes as specified in the Estimates (unless otherwise stated). Performance measures were specified for each output as appropriate.
Drafting instructions were completed subject to timeframes set in the Government’s Legislative Programme.
All outputs were delivered to the Ministers’ specifications. Orders in Council and regulations were intra vires and in accordance with principal statutes.
Resources employed
Actual |
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Actual |
Main estimates |
Supplementary estimates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Revenue: |
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216 |
Crown |
216 |
216 |
216 |
216 |
Total revenue |
216 |
216 |
216 |
94 |
Total expenses |
208 |
216 |
216 |
122 |
Net surplus |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Review of output achievements
Monitor EECA
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The Minister is satisfied with the advice given by the Ministry
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Provide formal advice to the Minister on matters relating to energy efficiency, at least on a quarterly basis
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Advice on EECA’s quarterly report will be received by the Minister no later than one month after the quarter end.
Achieved and ongoing. The Ministry provided the Minister of Energy with regular updates on performance issues relating to EECA, as relevant to the Minister’s responsibilities under the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989 and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000 (the EEC Act).
The Ministry monitored the performance of EECA throughout the year, through regular liaison meetings with key management and board officials. The Minister was updated on issues arising through quarterly briefings and additional briefings as required. In addition the Ministry assisted EECA with development of its Statement of Intent for 2007–2010 and Output Plans.
To assist with his responsibilities under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, the Ministry advised the Minister of Energy on the appointment of an existing Member, first as Deputy Chair and later Chair, and on four new appointments to EECA’s Board arising during 2006/07.
Provide policy advice on energy efficiency and conservation issues
Achieved. In combination with the EECA, the Ministry of Economic Development (MED), the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the Department of Building and Housing (DBH), the Ministry provided advice on a range of policy and strategic initiatives. The more significant of these are contributing to EECA’s review of the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and MED’s review of the New Zealand Energy Strategy.
Other policy programmes included the development of the Vehicle Fuel Economy Labelling Scheme (with EECA and MoT), Solar Water Heating (with EECA and DBH), Home Energy Rating Scheme (with EECA) and the EnergyWise Homes policy package (with EECA, DBH and MED).
Manage the transfer of funds for the Crown loan scheme
Achieved. The Ministry transferred payments totalling $1.22m for Crown loans managed by EECA to fund energy efficiency improvements by public sector organisations such as District Health Boards and schools.
Advise the Minister on matters relating to energy efficiency and conservation, and the use of renewable sources of energy in New Zealand
Achieved. Advice was provided on renewable energy (wind farms) consent applications (in conjunction with the Minister), and a range of renewable fuel programmes (including wood pellet burners in schools and transport biofuels obligations and research).
Administer the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (2000) and administer energy efficiency regulations
Achieved. The Ministry provided advice on a programme of minor amendments to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000. This helped to maintain its efficacy in providing for practical delivery of programmes, such as Mandatory Energy Performance Labelling and their associated standards.
The Ministry monitored appointments to EECA’s Board, development of the replacement New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, and the promulgation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards and other regulations as outlined above.
