Why does NZ’s new energy plan sideline renewables and ignore progress made already?

Abstract

With the public concerned about energy prices and security of supply, the government’s recently released energy package naturally attracted a lot of attention.

The package was criticised for being unlikely to either bring down prices or increase construction for new generation. But it’s just as important we see how much the plan assumes fossil fuels are the only answer, and how little it connects with important reforms already underway.