❓ I refer to the first paragraph of the answer given to question without notice No. 27, on 16 February 2011 asked by the Hon Giz Watson, and I ask - (1) Is the Office of Energy addressing climate change
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I refer to the first paragraph of the answer given to question without notice No. 27, on 16 February 2011 asked by the Hon Giz Watson, and I ask -
(1) Is the Office of Energy addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?
(1) Is the Office of Energy addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?
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Answered
5 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
42 days
1. Yes
2. Not applicable.
3. Impacts regarding the uncertainty of climate change related policy and regulation at the national level on potential future investments in energy infrastructure and cost pressures to be reflected in retail electricity prices.
4. (a - c) Sectoral climate change issues are being addressed through the development of the Strategic Energy Initiative:
Energy 2031
.
5. (a) Nil - no specific budget has been allocated to climate change issues. This work is accommodated through the Office of Energy's allocated budget.
(b) Nil - no specific FTEs are allocated to work on climate change issues. This work is accommodated through Office of Energy's existing allocated resources.
(c) Through the Office of Energy's reporting requirements as detailed in Annual Reports.
6. Yes
7. Not applicable.
8. (a) The Office of Energy's Annual Report.
(b) Annually.
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2. Not applicable.
3. Impacts regarding the uncertainty of climate change related policy and regulation at the national level on potential future investments in energy infrastructure and cost pressures to be reflected in retail electricity prices.
4. (a - c) Sectoral climate change issues are being addressed through the development of the Strategic Energy Initiative:
Energy 2031
.
5. (a) Nil - no specific budget has been allocated to climate change issues. This work is accommodated through the Office of Energy's allocated budget.
(b) Nil - no specific FTEs are allocated to work on climate change issues. This work is accommodated through Office of Energy's existing allocated resources.
(c) Through the Office of Energy's reporting requirements as detailed in Annual Reports.
6. Yes
7. Not applicable.
8. (a) The Office of Energy's Annual Report.
(b) Annually.
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