The Project Emissions Estimation Tool (PEET) is a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimation tool that has been developed for use in the early stages of a land transport infrastructure project. PEET uses standard design examples and industry research to enable calculation of a high level estimation of the GHG emissions through the life cycle of a project, including:
PEET includes elements for state highways, local roads and rail and has been developed in collaboration with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Auckland Transport and KiwiRail.
For calculating emissions from transport model outputs, use the Traffic Model Emissions Tool, which applies emission rates from VEPM to the output data from the traffic model.
Vehicle Emission Prediction Model (VEPM)
Traffic Model Emissions Tool
Information from PEET can be used to inform decisions on a project or programme business case and to estimate emissions for different design options.
PEET is a password protected Excel spreadsheet which is publicly available upon request from NZTA. To request the password, please email environment@nzta.govt.nz with Project Emissions Estimation Tool in the subject line.
Once downloaded, you will need to enable the macros to run the tool. Click ‘Enable Content’ on the notification.
Note: before using, read the information and instructions contained in the README tab of the tool and in the PEET user guide.
This webinar from April 2025, run by AECOM, includes:
A summary of the current and previous versions of PEET are provided below.
| Version | Notes |
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PEET v6.0 (current version) |
Released March 2025. This version contains the following changes from v5.0:
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| PEET v5.0 |
Released May 2024. This version contains the following changes from v4.0:
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| PEET v4.0 |
Released October 2023. This version contains the following changes from v3.0:
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| PEET v3.0 |
Released in December 2022 (beta version). This version contained the following changes from v2.6:
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| PEET v2.6 | Released in May 2022 (beta version). |
We are continuing to improve this tool. You can send us any feedback via environment@nzta.govt.nz.
Waka Kotahi does not represent or endorse the information, content, presentation or accuracy of this PEET tool and its contents.
PEET has not been developed to provide a detailed emissions analysis of specific project elements; the tool only considers the most significant emission sources in a project life cycle. PEET is not a replacement for detailed transport modelling or a detailed emissions assessment for infrastructure design. The limitations, key assumptions and sources of uncertainty associated with any estimate made using PEET should be clearly stated in any documentation or presentation of results. Results from PEET are not to be relied on for publication of emission reductions from a project and it does not replace the IS Materials Calculator for those projects pursuing ISC sustainability rating and certification.
When you email us to request the password for PEET, we collect your name and email address. These details will be added to a mailing list that is only used to let you know about PEET updates, for example when we make a change to the tool, or when we conduct surveys regarding improving the tool. You can request access to and correction of that information at any time by emailing environment@nzta.govt.nz.
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