As demand for power soars on one of the coldest days of the year our largest electricity distribution company calls for the creation of a Ministry of Energy.
Power and gas distributor Vector is warning against what it calls "disorderly decarbonisation" - massively expanding power generated from solar and wind, without also investing in digital technology to manage peak time demand, for example for people charging their electric vehicles.
It says the sector needs the dedicated leadership and resources of a ministry driving the change, rather than a number of regulators and government agencies. Kathryn speaks with Vector's Chief Executive Simon MacKenzie.
Photo: 123rf
