Royal Society Committee on Energy

Terms of reference

The aim of the RSNZ Energy Panel is to provide scientific and technological leadership for a secure and sustainable energy future for New Zealanders and the economy.

In the context of New Zealand's aspirations, growth, innovation and security, the panel's Terms of Reference are:

1. To develop a broad view of energy resources and opportunities;
2. To complement this with an assessment of the efficiency of energy use;
3. To produce a strategic plan for a secure and sustainable energy future;
4. To determine needs for future energy research;
5. To provide ongoing independent advice and recommendations on energy research and development, and business opportunities to the public, business and government;
6. To promote education and understanding about energy issues

As agreed at the Energy Panel meeting of the 25th of August, 2005