After the collapse of the Government's agreement to work with the Greens on energy efficiency policy, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is pleased with the roll-out of energy efficiency initiatives.
The Greens cancelled the agreement saying they did not like the direction of policy and had not been consulted over it.
The Government and the Greens signed a memorandum (MOU) in April, which allowed for the Greens to work with ministers in developing policy on energy efficiency, home insulation and the regulation of natural health products.
The Greens are also working with the Government on the national cycleway.
Energy spokeswoman Jeanette Fitzsimons said she was not advised or consulted about plans to scrap the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and stop work on vehicle fuel efficiency standards.
Pulling out of the MOU on energy efficiency would now allow the Greens to criticise government policy on the issue.
Mr Brownlee today released an "energy efficiency stocktake", but did not mention the collapse of the arrangements with the Greens.
The Government's subsidised home insulation scheme had been very popular and was not only providing warmer, healthier homes but also reducing energy demand, he said.
Mr Brownlee also pointed to a public information campaign with advice on how to save power at home and when driving a car, as well as grants for solar hot water heaters and minimum energy standards for appliances.
The Energy Efficiency and Conversation Strategy, which Ms Fitzsimons said was being cancelled, was being updated, Mr Brownlee said.
Prime Minister John Key said yesterday he rejected Ms Fitzsimons' suggestion that the Greens had not been consulted on policy.
"It's not that we didn't consult with them, but we don't agree with each other on what the right movement is," Mr Key said.
