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# Green Policy of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/green-policy-of-the-day/
- Published: 2023-08-13T18:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-08-13T06:39:53.000Z
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Election 2023, NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-16 22:22

The Green Party announced a policy to cut power costs and climate emissions yesterday. Despite stating Earth is “heating at a frightening speed”, co-leader James Shaw says the policy will help with warm homes, jobs and cheaper power for New Zealanders.

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> “Most people want action on the climate crisis and action on the cost of living,” Shaw said. \[…\]  
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> “Under our plan, people will be able to access grants of up to $6000 to cover the cost of clean energy upgrades, like putting solar power on their roof or installing a heat pump. Plus, interest-free loans of up to $30,000 to cover the cost of additional zero carbon home upgrades,” \[co-leader Marama Davidson\] said.  
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> [Newshub](https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/08/election-2023-greens-say-clean-power-payment-will-save-households-over-1000-a-year-on-energy-bills-slash-carbon-emissions.html?fbclid=IwAR3Pemz5J9nBfKnvz0RhKA5Q5eRu%5FWTAHx%5FpeaKdf7r7sbSMwNegSTQjzLo&ref=goodoil.news)

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