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flag New Zealand report says ending gas use would raise costs by $1B, hinder climate goals, and strain households.

flag A New Zealand report warns that shutting down the gas network to accelerate electrification would raise household and business energy costs by $1 billion over 25 years, with little realistic chance of making the switch economically viable. flag While it could cut emissions by 36 million tonnes by 2050, the cost exceeds current carbon pricing, and without sufficient wind power, coal could fill the gap, undermining climate goals. flag Experts argue keeping the gas network supports reliability, enables future use of clean gas like biomethane and hydrogen, and offers a more affordable path amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

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