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Has the Government modelled how distributed energy could reduce exposure to global fuel shocks, if so, what are the findings?

Answered Question 14058 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Has the Government modelled how distributed energy could reduce exposure to global fuel shocks, if so, what are the findings?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment advises that no modelling has been undertaken on how distributed energy resources could reduce exposure to global fuel shocks.