Forestry owners and biomass suppliers in the Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman region can expect to see increased demand for wood residues as the region moves onto clean energy.
A new report, published by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority), shows how the forestry sector could play a key role in pushing more fossil fuels out of the energy system with up to 72% of the region’s energy needs being met by low-carbon fuel source, biomass.
The Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman Regional Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) report provides insights and recommendations that aim to improve efficiency and future-proof energy investments and make the move more straightforward for local businesses.