An Update on Geothermal Energy in New Zealand
- Key words
- policy, geothermal energy, New Zealand, electricity generation, direct heat use, geothermal heat pumps, consents
- Location
- Taupo Volcanic Zone; New Zealand
- Conference
- Asian Geothermal Symposium
- Year
- 2006
- Session
- Special Lecture
- Language
- English
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Abstract
The New Zealand geothermal scene is currently very active. There has been recent installation of new generation, with more generation being planned and prepared for. While direct heat use has been relatively static, some market leaders are now installing geothermal heat pumps, and this looks like an area for considerable growth. Various regional and district councils have been, or are in the process of clarifying the rules and policies related to takes of water. Central Government remains philosophically dedicated to the greater use of renewable low-emission energy forms (including geothermal energy), but is now trying to clarify its wider energy strategies and means of encouraging further uptake of renewables.
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