Submission: Amendment to NZs Second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2) 2026-30
November 2025
Amendment to New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2) 2026–30
A Bioenergy Association's Submission to the Ministry for the Environment
Introduction - The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendment to ERP2. Solid biofuels, biogas, and anaerobic digestion technologies represent proven, scalable solutions that can reduce agricultural emissions, enhance energy security, and support New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy. Use of these technologies and practices can potentially also reduce farmer’s on-farm energy costs and can be sources of revenue contributing to business risk reduction.
Solid and gaseous biofuels are produced from wood and agricultural crop material produced on farms, generally as a residue from primary product production. This material used as a feedstock for renewable energy production, on the farm or external to it, is an opportunity for farmers to off-set animal emissions and provide a diversified revenue stream.
Our submission addresses the four consultation questions from the perspective of the bioenergy sector.