1. New Zealand Wind Energy Conference 8 April 2008 Hon. David Parker Minister of Energy

3. NZ Energy Strategy: Our vision A reliable and resilient system delivering New Zealand sustainable, low-emissions energy

4. Renewable electricity target 90 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2025

5. Renewables future makes economic sense New Build Generation Costs

6. Forecast electricity generation

7. Electricity emissions reduction opportunities

8. Role of fossil fuel generation Fossil fuel generation – particularly gas – has a role to play But: Electricity Act changes will limit new fossil fuel baseload generation for next 10 years

9. Integration of wind power EC tactical project – to cope with immediate changes EC Wind Generation Investigation Project – further integration over next five to ten years

10. Key actions for renewables National policy statements on - renewable electricity generation electricity transmission - to provide guidance for councils Call-in powers available

11. Concluding comments

12. Questions…