First Fuel

76: 'He waka eke noa... we’re all in this together' with Dr Megan Woods

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Episode notes

In Episode 76 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by New Zealand’s Minister of Energy and Resources, Dr Megan Woods.

Luke and Minister Woods discuss New Zealand’s legislated climate targets, New Zealand’s proud history of action on energy efficiency, and two of the nation's flagship energy efficiency programs, the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund (GIDI) and the Warmer Kiwi Homes program.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Aotearoa New Zealand’s First Emissions Reduction Plan
• Warmer Kiwi Homes programme
• Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund

Key topics:

• New Zealand’s climate policy architecture
• The use of sectoral targets in the net zero transformation
• Why has energy efficiency has been so important to New Zealand policy-making
• New Zealand’s investment to decarbonise industry
• The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, and its role in improving the lives of vulnerable households

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Find Minister Woods at https://twitter.com/Megan_Woods

Connect with us:

Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel

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