NZ Aims to Double Geothermal Energy Production by 2040

Ambitious Course Set For NZ’s Geothermal Potential

The draft strategy aims to extend New Zealand’s position as a world leader in geothermal innovation and strengthen regional economies and the Māori economy. It will advance geothermal development & help unlock industrial growth, tourism and trade to support ...

Geothermal strategy can be catalyst for transformational change

The launch of the Government’s draft geothermal strategy, ‘From the Ground Up – a draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential’, a first for our country, is a watershed moment. It signals that geothermal energy is no longer the quiet achiever in our energy system – the revived focus on its potential recognises that geothermal can be central to our national vision for a sustainable, resilient, and economically empowered future. We …

New Zealand Unveils Draft Strategy to Double Geothermal Energy by 2040

Minister Jones emphasized that geothermal energy has been central to New Zealand’s story for centuries.

NZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040

Resources Minister Shane Jones has unveiled a plan to double New Zealand’s geothermal energy production by 2040. Jones launched “From the Ground Up” – a...

Government plans to double geothermal energy produced for electricity and heating

The government plans to double the amount of geothermal energy produced for electricity and heating within 15 years.

New Zealand Wants to Double Use of Geothermal Energy by 2040

New Zealand wants to double geothermal energy use by 2040 to aid its transition to renewable electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.