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Has he received or requested advice comparing the system cost of rooftop solar subsidies versus LNG import infrastructure?

Answered Question 7138 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

Question

  • Has he received or requested advice comparing the system cost of rooftop solar subsidies versus LNG import infrastructure?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

MBIE evaluated a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal against several alternatives to address New Zealand's "dry year" energy security risk, including Renewable Acceleration.