PEPANZ welcomes new Climate Change Commission members
The new Climate Change Commission members announced today have been welcomed by the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ).
鈥淭he new Commissioners have an important role ahead in making evidence-based decisions on the best ways to transition to a lower emissions world,鈥� says PEPANZ Chief Executive John Carnegie.
鈥淭he potential costs to New Zealanders are enormous so it鈥檚 important decisions are made openly and transparently, based on evidence and clearly weighing trade-offs.
鈥淚t needs to be non-political and collaborative, listening to different views and making careful recommendations.
鈥淭he Interim Climate Change Committee did an excellent job when looking at the role of natural gas in lowering emissions and keeping the price of electricity down. I鈥檓 sure the new Commission will apply the same rigour to their work.鈥�