Formats and related files
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Energy and Resources (M28)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of Gas, Electricity and Energy Efficiency Regulations and related Acts (M28)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of advice on administration and associated policy work, Ministerial servicing and decision support for the Minister in relation to, and the administration of the regimes for: gas and electricity safety; energy efficiency and conservation; the supply, quality and measurement of gas and electricity; and fuel quality monitoring. |
5,680 | (353) | 5,327 |
Energy and Resource Information Services (M28)Provision of information and technical advice on energy and resources, the management of the response to any international disruption in oil supplies, and the management of New Zealand's energy-related international relations. |
1,067 | 994 | 2,061 |
Energy and Resource Information Services RDA (M28)Provision of information and technical advice on energy and resources, the management of the response to any international disruption in oil supplies, and the management of New Zealand's energy-related international relations. |
1,827 | (100) | 1,727 |
Energy and Resources operational policy, ministerial servicing and Crown entity monitoring (M28)This appropriation is limited to the development of operational policies in relation to the operation of energy and resource markets (electricity, oil, gas, geothermal, coal, minerals and natural related resources) and energy efficiency and conservation issues, services to support the Minister, and monitoring the performance and compliance of Crown Entities. |
1,517 | - | 1,517 |
Management of the Crown Mineral Estate (M28)Allocation and management of Crown-owned petroleum, coal and mineral resources under the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and minerals programmes issued under the Act. |
13,963 | 1,734 | 15,697 |
Policy Advice - Energy and Resource Issues (M28)This appropriation is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters. |
5,010 | 18 | 5,028 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
29,064 | 2,293 | 31,357 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Electricity Industry Governance and Market Operations (M28)This appropriation is limited to formulating, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the regulations and rules governing the electricity industry and other outputs in accordance with the statutory functions under the Electricity Industry Act; and delivery of core electricity system and market operation functions, carried out under service provider contracts. |
63,906 | - | 63,906 |
Energy Efficiency and Conservation MCOA (M28) |
37,344 | - | 37,344 |
Electricity EfficiencyThis output class is limited to:- conducting electricity efficiency research, and - development and administration of programmes that provide incentives for cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation, aimed at changing market behaviours. |
13,000 | - | 13,000 |
Energy Efficiency and ConservationThis output class is limited to operational and policy outputs in accordance with statutory functions under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000 and the government's energy strategies. |
24,344 | - | 24,344 |
Maintenance and Operation of Whirinaki (M28)Largely fixed operating and maintenance costs for Whirinaki power station including the Contact Operating and Maintenance contract, depreciation on the plant and obligations arising under the Reserve Generation Capacity Agreement. |
600 | (400) | 200 |
Management of IEA Oil Stocks (M28)For the cost of managing and funding of oil stocks to meet International Energy Agency obligations. |
5,160 | 362 | 5,522 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
107,010 | (38) | 106,972 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Air Quality Grants and Assistance (M28)This appropriation is limited to assistance for the decommissioning of high-emission heating options to improve air quality in polluted airsheds. |
1,100 | - | 1,100 |
Crown Contribution to Pike River Recovery and Related Matters (M28)This appropriation is limited to providing a Crown contribution towards the potential recovery of bodies in the Pike River Coal Mine and related matters. |
- | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Electricity Litigation Fund (M28)This appropriation is limited to ensuring that the regulatory body for the electricity industry is able to participate in litigation effectively and without delay. |
444 | - | 444 |
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Grants and Assistance (M28)This appropriation is limited to the Crown's contribution to fund improvements to the energy efficiency of New Zealand businesses and homes and increased use of renewable energy. |
680 | - | 680 |
International Energy Agency Contribution (M28)Payment of contributions towards the cost of energy-related research undertaken by the International Energy Agency. |
150 | - | 150 |
International Energy Agency Subscription (M28)Payment of annual subscription for membership of the International Energy Agency. |
170 | - | 170 |
Ministry of Energy Residual Liabilities (M28)Payment of residual liabilities of the former Ministry of Energy and to meet urgent mine restoration and rehabilitation relating to the operations of the state coal mines prior to 1987. |
199 | - | 199 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
2,743 | 2,000 | 4,743 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Crown Energy Efficiency (M28)This capital expenditure appropriation is limited to provision of funding for the Crown loans scheme to assist public sector agencies in implementing energy efficiency projects. |
2,000 | - | 2,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
2,000 | - | 2,000 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
140,817 | 4,255 | 145,072 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Acquisition of Petroleum Exploration Data (M28)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of seismic information relating to New Zealands offshore petroleum basins. Commences: 1 July 2009 Expires: 30 June 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 20,000 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 20,000 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | 15,557 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 2,443 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 2,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Security Management (M28)This appropriation is limited to the management of emergency events by the System Operator, if required, including increased monitoring and management responsibilities in the event of an emerging security situation, and planning and running an emergency conservation campaign. Commences: 1 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
Original Appropriation | 6,000 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | (1,200) | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | 1,200 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 6,000 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,200 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 1,200 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 3,600 | |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Contestable Fund for Deployment of Marine Energy Devices (M28) (M28)This appropriation is limited to a contestable fund for marine energy generation and associated administration. Commences: 1 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 4,949 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | (1,852) | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | (1,000) | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 2,097 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 225 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 558 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,314 | |
Promoting and Facilitating Customer Switching (M28)This appropriation is limited to facilitating, and promoting increased switching of electricity suppliers to consumers. Commences: 1 November 2010 Expires: 30 April 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 10,500 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 10,500 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | 4,902 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 3,598 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 2,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Ratana Housing Repairs (M28)This appropriation is limited to the repair of housing at Ratana to a standard which improves the overall safety and energy efficiency of the house and enables the installation of clean-heating devices and insulation. Commences: 6 December 2010 Expires: 30 June 2013 |
Original Appropriation | 2,060 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 2,060 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | 64 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,996 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Warm Up New Zealand (M28)This appropriation is limited to grants towards insulation and clean heating devices to make New Zealand homes healthier and more energy efficient. Commences: 1 January 2010 Expires: 30 June 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 244,950 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | 30,118 | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 275,068 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | 183,300 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 80,768 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 11,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Energy#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Energy and Resources (M28)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2012/13 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 137,274 | 2,293 | 2,405 | 4,698 | 141,972 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 80,209 | - | 11,121 | 11,121 | 91,330 |
| Capital Expenditure | 2,000 | - | - | - | 2,000 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
219,483 | 2,293 | 13,526 | 15,819 | 235,302 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | 35,874 | N/A | - | - | 35,874 |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 433,543 | N/A | (100) | (100) | 433,443 |
| Capital Receipts | 2,000 | N/A | - | - | 2,000 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
471,417 | N/A | (100) | (100) | 471,317 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Gas, Electricity and Energy Efficiency Regulations and related Acts (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 5,680 | (353) | 5,327 |
| Revenue from Crown | 249 | 47 | 296 |
| Revenue from Other | 5,502 | (400) | 5,102 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decreased appropriation is a result of reduction of $500,000 relating to the Liquid Petroleum and Gas (LPG) revenue and associated expense. This was partially offset by a fiscally neutral adjustment (FNA) of $100,000 from the departmental output expense Energy and Resources Information Services to assist with the Fuel Quality Monitoring programme and $47,000 retention of underspend from 2011/12.
Energy and Resource Information Services RDA (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased from $1.827 million to $1.727 million as a result of an fiscally neutral adjustment of $100,000 to departmental output expense Administration of Gas, Electricity and Energy Efficiency Regulations and related Acts to assist with the Fuel Quality Monitoring programme.
Energy and Resource Information Services (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased from $1.067 million to $2.061 million as a result of an expense transfer of $1.194 million from 2011/12 to reflect the delays in completing the technical investigations programme (geophysical data acquisition and other studies). This was partially offset by a $200,000 retention of underspend to 2013/14.
Management of the Crown Mineral Estate (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 13,963 | 1,734 | 15,697 |
| Revenue from Crown | 7,808 | 884 | 8,692 |
| Revenue from Other | 6,162 | 850 | 7,012 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This increased appropriation is a result of an expense transfer of $1.244 million from 2011/12 to assist with the delays in implementing the recommendations of the Crown Minerals Agency Capability review in 2012/13 and an FNA of $850,000 to assist with hosting the 2013 New Zealand Petroleum Conference.
This increase was partially offset by $360,000 retention of underspend to 2013/14.
Policy Advice - Energy and Resource Issues (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 5,010 | 18 | 5,028 |
| Revenue from Crown | 4,988 | 18 | 5,006 |
| Revenue from Other | 22 | - | 22 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increased appropriation is a result of $525,000 retention of underspend from 2011/12. This increase was partially offset by $330,000 retention of underspend transfer to 2013/14 and an FNA of an efficiency dividend of $177,000 to Vote Economic Development and Vote Commerce.
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Maintenance and Operation of Whirinaki (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $400,000 which was the amount of funding returned to the Crown as savings, as a result of the Whirinaki Power Plant being sold, and the Ministry's obligation to cover operating and maintenance costs ceased.
Management of IEA Oil Stocks (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased from $5.160 million to $5.522 million as a result of an expense transfer of $362,000 from 2011/12 reflecting the delay in the expected costs to meet New Zealand's IEA Oil Stock Obligations.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Contestable Fund for Deployment of Marine Energy Devices (M28)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Contestable Fund for Deployment of Marine Energy Devices (M28)This appropriation is limited to a contestable fund for marine energy generation and associated administration. Commences: 1 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 4,949 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | (1,852) | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | (1,000) | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 2,097 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 225 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 558 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,314 |
Crown Contribution to Pike River Recovery and Related Matters (M28)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increased appropriation of $2 million is a result of an expense transfer of $5 million from 2011/12. This was partially offset by an expense transfer of $3 million from 2012/13 to 2013/14 to align the funding with the continuing discussions between the Government and Pike River families.