Petition request

That the House of Representatives investigate an energy rationing scheme such as Tradable Energy Quotas (TEQs), which we believe could address both potential shortages of fossil fuels and the climate emergency; and note that 163 people have signed similar petitions.

Petition reason

The IPCC calls for dramatic reduction of fossil fuel use to ensure a safe climate, which would also reduce biodiversity loss and pollution of land, air, and water in New Zealand. In our view the surest, fairest, and simplest way to do this is to ration fossil fuels via Tradable Energy Quotas (TEQs). For details see www.degrowth.nz/blog/teq.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 586
Date presented: 12 Dec 2023
SC Report(s): 25 Feb 2025 (Final)
Closing date: 30 Nov 2023