A new strategy to grow geothermal energy use in New Zealand by 2030 has received a warm welcome by a group made up of energy suppliers and venture groups.
The Bay of Connections (BOC) Energy Group from the Central North Island have been working to grow geothermal energy use on a commercial and industrial scale.
They says the launch of the Geothermal Association (NZGA) Geoheat strategy fits well with their plans.
"The Geoheat strategy focuses on developing continuous and sustainable direct geothermal energy use on a commercial and industrial scale," BOC's energy strategy leader Brian Carey said.
"We have been looking to promote the growth of direct geothermal energy use in our area."