The Labour Party would aim to make 100 per cent of New Zealand’s electricity generation renewable by 2030 if elected, five years ahead of the current Government target. It would do this by banning the building of new coal or gas power plants, boosting solar power, and allowing renewable energy projects to get consents faster. It would spend another $70 million on a possible pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow in Otago – a huge renewable battery. That’s why it’s so important we are a part of the next government.”National has pushed back against the 100 per cent renewable target for 2035. “While we want to see more renewable electricity, all this policy will do is increase electricity prices and reduce reliability.

Source: Stuff September 10, 2020 01:01 UTC