Waikato launches vision for energy transition bringing $4.5 billion investment to the region
Today 12:15pm
By Shannon Morris-Williams
Waikato Regional Council has released a strategy aiming to position the region at the centre of New Zealand's energy transition, with plans to boost energy security, cut emissions and unlock billions of dollars in economic opportunities by 2050.
A key proposal in the strategy is the creation of a regional energy forum, bringing together iwi, industry, researchers, councils and other partners to help drive implementation and innovation.
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