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Note 65
From the Estimates of Appropriations 2015/16 in Budget 2015, Vote Energy was merged into a new Vote - Vote Business, Science and Innovation.
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Conservation (M16), Minister of Energy and Resources (M28)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme (M28)This appropriation is limited to ensuring New Zealand's retail fuel supply meets the Engine Fuel Specification regulations. |
1,007 | - | 1,007 |
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. |
1,019 | (200) | 819 |
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 | - | 1,827 |
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. |
1,476 | 750 | 2,226 |
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. |
17,458 | - | 17,458 |
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. |
4,811 | (550) | 4,261 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
27,598 | - | 27,598 |
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. |
73,399 | (500) | 72,899 |
Implementation of the Home Insulation Programme (M28)This appropriation is limited to the implementation of the Home Insulation programme. |
2,500 | - | 2,500 |
Management of IEA Oil Stocks (M28)For the cost of managing and funding of oil stocks to meet International Energy Agency obligations. |
6,697 | - | 6,697 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
82,596 | (500) | 82,096 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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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. |
- | 1,412 | 1,412 |
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 and Resources: The Pike River Mine Site (M16)This appropriation is limited to expenditure on the management of the Pike River mine site, commemoration of the deceased men, and matters of collective interest to the Pike River families. |
- | 1,878 | 1,878 |
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 |
963 | 3,290 | 4,253 |
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 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation MCA (M28)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide research and policy advice in relation to energy efficiency and conservation and renewable energy. |
34,103 | (4,519) | 29,584 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Electricity EfficiencyThis category is limited to:
|
17,519 | (4,519) | 13,000 |
Energy Efficiency and ConservationThis category 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. |
16,584 | - | 16,584 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
34,103 | (4,519) | 29,584 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
147,260 | (1,729) | 145,531 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Resource Data Acquisition and Management (M28)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition and analysis of seismic information relating to New Zealand's minerals, petroleum and geothermal resources.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2018 |
Original Appropriation | 8,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 8,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 2,000 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 2,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,000 | |
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: 01 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
Original Appropriation | 6,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 6,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 1,200 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,800 | |
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: 01 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 4,949 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | (4,000) | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | (949) | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | - | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | - | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Home Insulation (M28)This appropriation is limited to grants towards insulation targeting low income households.Commences: 01 July 2013 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 93,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 93,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | 33,000 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 36,069 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 23,931 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Total Annual, Permanent and Multi-Year Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
|
| Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 147,260 | (1,729) | 145,531 |
| Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 3,200 | 2,400 | 5,600 |
| Total MYA Non-Departmental Other Expenses Forecasts | 32,500 | 3,569 | 36,069 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
182,960 | 4,240 | 187,200 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2014/15 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 113,394 | - | 1,900 | 1,900 | 115,294 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 33,463 | - | 6,859 | 6,859 | 40,322 |
| Capital Expenditure | 2,000 | - | - | - | 2,000 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
| Output Expenses | 34,103 | - | (4,519) | (4,519) | 29,584 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
182,960 | - | 4,240 | 4,240 | 187,200 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | 35,874 | N/A | 1,326 | 1,326 | 37,200 |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 448,955 | N/A | (69,979) | (69,979) | 378,976 |
| Capital Receipts | 2,000 | N/A | - | - | 2,000 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
486,829 | N/A | (68,653) | (68,653) | 418,176 |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve a trading environment in which consumers are well informed, adequately protected, trading is fair and consumers and businesses participate with confidence.
Energy and Resource Information Services (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of information and technical advice on energy and resources.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $200,000 to $819,000 for 2014/15 as a result of a transfer to the Energy and Resources Operational Policy, Ministerial Servicing and Crown Entity Monitoring appropriation to accurately reflect the use of resources in that appropriation.
Energy and Resource Information Services RDA (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of information and technical advice on energy and resources.
Energy and Resources operational policy, ministerial servicing and Crown entity monitoring (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of effective and efficient ministerial services, and the monitoring of the performance and compliance of Crown entities.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $750,000 to $2.226 million for 2014/15 as a result of transfers from the Energy and Resource Information Services and Policy Advice - Energy and Resource Issues appropriations, to accurately reflect the use of resources in this appropriation.
Management of the Crown Mineral Estate (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient allocation and management of Crown-owned petroleum and mineral resources.
Policy Advice - Energy and Resource Issues (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 4,811 | (550) | 4,261 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 4,789 | (550) | 4,239 |
| Revenue from Others | 22 | - | 22 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This category is intended to achieve timely, high quality policy advice as measured by the satisfaction of the Minister, external review of the Ministry's policy advice, and hourly cost of policy advice.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $550,000 to $4.261 million for 2014/15 as a result of a transfer to the Energy and Resources Operational Policy, Ministerial Servicing and Crown Entity Monitoring appropriation to accurately reflect the use of resources in that appropriation.
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Electricity Industry Governance and Market Operations (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve competition in, reliable supply by, and the efficient operation of the electricity industry for the long term benefit of consumers.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $500,000 to $72.899 million for 2014/15 is due to the transfer of this amount to 2015/16 so that it aligns with the spending profile agreed to at Budget 2014.
Implementation of the Home Insulation Programme (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the implementation of the home insulation programme.
Management of IEA Oil Stocks (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand meeting its 90 day oil stock holding obligation as a member of the International Energy Agency.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Energy and Resources in the Vote Energy Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Resource Data Acquisition and Management (M28)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Resource Data Acquisition and Management (M28)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition and analysis of seismic information relating to New Zealand's minerals, petroleum and geothermal resources.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2018 |
Original Appropriation | 8,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 8,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 2,000 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 2,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of public good information about geological prospectivity of particular areas to generate commercial interest in exploration.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Energy and Resources in the Vote Energy Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
3.4 - 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 | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
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: 01 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 4,949 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | (4,000) | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | (949) | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | - | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | - | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $949,000 to nil for 2014/15 due to reprioritisation towards Government Budget priorities.
Crown Contribution to Pike River Recovery and Related Matters (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 1,412 | 1,412 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the potential recovery of bodies in the Pike River Coal Mine.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of the annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $1.412 million for 2014/15. This is a result of a transfer of $3.290 million from 2013/14 to provide additional flexibility for the completion of this project. Solid Energy's consideration of stage 2 of the project has resulted in delays to the completion of key milestones. This increase is partially offset by a $1.878 million transfer to the newly established The Pike River Mine Site appropriation, to assist with proposals that will address the management of the Pike River Mine Site and commemoration of the deceased and the collective interests of their families.
Electricity Litigation Fund (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to ensure that the Electricity Authority is able to participate in litigation, or take prosecutions in accordance with its powers under the Electricity Industry Act 2010.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
|
The Electricity Authority uses the litigation fund in accordance with the criteria for use of the fund |
New measure | Litigation fund used according to criteria | Litigation fund used according to criteria |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Electricity Authority in its annual report.
Energy and Resources: The Pike River Mine Site (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 1,878 | 1,878 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve management of the Pike River mine site, commemoration of the deceased men, and matters of collective interest to the Pike River families.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of the annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was established during 2014/15 to extend the Paparoa National Park to include the Pike River mine site to protect it. $1.878 million was transferred from the Crown Contribution to Pike River Recovery and Related Matters appropriation to support the feasibility study for a walking track through the Paparoa National Park.
Home Insulation (M28)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Home Insulation (M28)This appropriation is limited to grants towards insulation targeting low income households.Commences: 01 July 2013 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 93,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 93,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | 33,000 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 36,069 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 23,931 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve energy savings and health benefits for households at risk of housing related illness.
International Energy Agency Contribution (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve energy related research undertaken by the International Energy Agency.
International Energy Agency Subscription (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve membership of the International Energy Agency.
Ministry of Energy Residual Liabilities (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the work undertaken to appoint, and liaise with, auditors of mine site rehabilitation work costs, and the sharing of those costs between the Crown and Solid Energy New Zealand.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Crown Energy Efficiency (M28)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the delivery of energy efficiency savings in the public sector.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Energy Efficiency and Conservation (M28)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Electricity Efficiency
This category 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.
This category 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.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improvements in energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy in accordance with the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy 2011-2016.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported as an appendix to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's annual report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $4.519 million to $13 million to reflect the cost of outputs to be delivered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.