Nick Young 

Christopher Luxon's mad plan to start importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges.

It's absolutely BONKERS.

With the same investment in rooftop solar panels and batteries, we could have cheaper electricity, a more resilient grid and a more reliable energy supply.

https://theconversation.com/importing-gas-locks-nz-into-fossil-fuels-for-longer-just-as-clean-energy-surges-275548 #nzpol #nonewgas #climatecrisis #renewables #solar #newzealand

Importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges

Even as the US steps back from Paris and New Zealand flirts with imported gas, the global energy transition is gathering speed.

The Conversation
Feb 12 at 12:28pmWeb
Show threadNick Young Feb 12

Join the call for investment in distributed solar for Aotearoa!

https://action.greenpeace.org.nz/petition/solarise-nz?utm_source=nickofnz&utm_medium=nickofnz

Show threadMiro CollasFeb 14
@nickofnz Ah but it helps BigOil - which has plenty of money to ensure they are helped.
Show threadJWFeb 14
@nickofnz
It's not bonkers, it's propping up the struggling fossil fuel industry.
Show threadNick Young Feb 14
@jwi and THAT is bonkers.
Show threadJWFeb 14
@nickofnz
Agreed, its bonkers that so many politicians think the highly polluting and profitable fossil fuel industry needs government subsidies.