7138 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 18 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7138 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	12 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07138_2026
Document guid:	0a9e0616-a45d-4a91-bd16-a31ee62b3ca7

7138 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: Has he received or requested advice comparing the system cost of rooftop solar subsidies versus LNG import infrastructure?

Hon Simon Watts: MBIE evaluated a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal against several alternatives to address New Zealand's "dry year" energy security risk, including Renewable Acceleration.