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Climate Adaptation

Low Carbon Energy Roadmap

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This Low Carbon Energy Roadmap outlines a pathway to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while ensuring energy in Aotearoa remains secure, affordable, and sustainable.

Co-designed by a diverse Leadership Group and Technical Advisory Group following the inaugural Fenwick Forum in 2020, the roadmap was shaped by the energy trilemma and informed by evolving technologies, shifting energy demand and the vital role of diverse energy sources.

The roadmap also draws on He Ara Waiora - a Māori framework grounded in principles such as tiakitanga (guardianship), kotahitanga (unity) and manaakitanga (care and respect).

Low Carbon Energy Roadmap

The Low Carbon Energy Roadmap outlines a low carbon path that ensures energy security, affordability and a just transition towards the government’s target of net zero carbon emissions across the economy by 2050.
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Our strategic goals and objectives
Vision
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Our energy system accelerates the transition to a net zero future that supports the wellbeing of current and future generations and enables Aotearoa to thrive.
Objectives
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Our Whānau, businesses and communities have equitable access to affordable, low-emissions energy that enables them to thrive.
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Our energy system transitions at the scale and pace required to help Aotearoa meet its 2050 net zero emissions target and contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5ºC.
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Our energy system is resilient, reliable and secure.
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Our energy sector takes responsibility for its environmental impact and supports a regenerative Aotearoa
Sector Themes
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1 Keeping whānau warm, dry & healthy
2 Redesigning how people move around
3 Rethinking freight and aviation‍
4 Setting the low carbon trajectory for business and industry
System Themes
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1 Ensuring a coordinated transition
2 Enabling the new energy infrastructure we need
3 Achieving a diversified and reliable electricity system
4 Moving towards a regenerative energy system

Who was involved

Co-Chairs

Bella Takiari-Brame
Board Member
Maniapoto Māori Trust Board
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Chris Jewell
Chief Financial Officer
Genesis Energy
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Leadership Group

Alison Andrew
Chief Executive
Transpower
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Andrew Knight
Chief Executive
Gas Industry Co
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Belinda van Eyndhoven
Manager, Sustainability and Principal of Strategic Partnerships & Investments
Ministry for the Environment
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Chris Bunny
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Deputy Chief Executive, Building, Resources and Markets
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Cristiano Marantes
Ara Ake
Chief Executive
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Dr Will Edwards
Director
Taumata Associates
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Ewan Delany
Ministry of Transport
Manager, Environment, Emissions & Adaptation Policy
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Izzy Fenwick
The Aotearoa Circle
Emerging Director
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Jason McDonald
Independent Director
Orion, Helos Energy, Connectics, Mevo
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Linda Mulvihill
Head of Energy & Climate Change
Fonterra
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Shane Gowan
Energy Transition Lead
Beca
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Susan Paterson
Independent Director
Lodestone Energy, RBNZ, Arvida Group
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Launch of Energy Sector Climate Change Scenarios

On the 20th of June, the Aotearoa Circle hosted a webinar to introduce the report, hearing from PwC New Zealand's Annabell Chartres (Partner), James Ayling (Senior Manager), and Hunter Douglas (Climate Scientist).

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