Genesis Energy nabs first fast-tracked renewable energy project

Genesis Energy nabs first fast-tracked renewable energy project

The gentailer applied for fast-track approval in April, with the process taking just 80 days once a panel was appointed.

Fast-Track Renewable Energy Project Green

The Ministers are currently working on legislative changes to speed up the fast-track process, iron out problematic areas and get projects under way even faster.

Tekapo power scheme becomes first renewable project approved under 'fast-track law'

Image – genesisenergy.co.nz. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable energy project to gain consent under the Fast-track Approvals Act. Genesis lodged its application in April 2025 to continue operating and maintaining the Tekapo A and B power stations, substations, and canal system. Bishop said the decision demonstr…

Fast-track renewable energy project green-lit

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act.  Genesis Energy Limited lodged an application in April 2025 to continue operating and maintaining the Tekapo power scheme, which includes Tekapo A and B power stations and substations, and the canal system.   “Genesis Energy initially applied for a standard RMA res…