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4 FAQs about Niue electricity rates

What is the Niue strategic energy road map?

The Niue Strategic Energy Road Map (NiSERM) 2015-2025 outlines Niue's aspiration to meet 80% of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2025, which would in turn reduce the country's high reliance on imported fossil fuel.

Will Niue meet 80% of its electricity needs by 2025?

The NiSERM outlines Niue's aspiration to meet 80% of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2025, which would in turn reduce the country's high reliance on imported fossil fuel. This aspiration underpins Niue's contribution in this INDC, outlined in Section 6.

When will the Niue energy project be completed?

The project will be completed mid-2026 when the Government of Niue under the Department of Utilities and Niue Power Corporation (NPC) will take over the ownership. We anticipate savings of 816,000 litres of fuel and 2,202 tCO2e in year one. It will support Niue to deliver on our climate goals and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Is Niue dependent on imported fuel?

However Niue is 96% dependent on imported fuel for power generation and 100% dependent on imported fuel for land, sea and air transportation. Reliable, affordable, secure and sustainable energy supply is key to achieving prosperity for all Niueans.

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