Why we're still struggling with bioenergy
11 December 2025
[A Bioenergy Association opinion piece]
Despite abundant resources and clear energy security and climate benefits, uptake of bioenergy remains slow.
Bioenergy has long been touted as one of New Zealand's most promising renewable energy options. It offers regional jobs, improved energy security and a productive use for the vast quantities of forestry residues or an alternative pathway for organic materials that currently go to waste.
Given the benefits, the obvious question is: why isn't bioenergy more widely adopted already?