New appointments announced

Energy Minister David Parker has announced the appointment of four new members to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000 confers a number of responsibilities on the EECA board including policy development, promoting public awareness of energy efficiency and conservation, arranging for research and demonstrations of technology, monitoring current activities and publishing relevant information.

"I am delighted to appoint and welcome four new board members to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority for a three-year term," Parker said.

"I congratulate Penelope Hulse, Toni Owen, Andrew Pearce and Gregory Sise on their appointments, and I am pleased to welcome Alastair Patrick to the position of deputy chair of the authority.

"The new members to the board come from various areas of the country and bring a wide range of skills that reach across business, finance, transport and sustainable housing. They bring additional strength in the areas of advocacy, networking and governance.

"The enthusiasm of these board members and our recently appointed chair Roger Sutton will be instrumental in the development of our energy strategies as we work towards achieving our goal of a sustainable New Zealand," Parker said.

For more information about EECA visit www.eeca.govt.nz.