Energy
Solar power producer raises $6m for new solar farms
The community-scale farms will produce 18 megawatts of energy, enough to power nearly 4000 homes.
New 'green' freight hub developed in Auckland.
A unique new industrial complex is being built in Auckland with the environment in mind. It will involve low carbon concrete, rainwater harvesting and one of New Zealand's largest rooftop solar panel… Audio
Changing the charges on electricity
In the wake of a change in the way power bills are calculated, The Detail helps you understand the bottom line. Audio
Slash and unused wood could become biofuel in Northland
Northland's unused wood waste left over from felling and processing trees - including slash - could be transformed into biofuel and used for clean energy.
A report from the Energy Efficiency and… Audio
Going electric could save you thousands - report
"Because our fossil fuel prices are so high, electrification of households and businesses is now a smart, economic decision," a charity says. Audio
Dunedin council takes Aurora Energy proposal public
Selling the company would allow repayment of Aurora's forecast debt and create an investment fund for the remaining money, the mayor says.
Electric hydro-foiling ferry for employees' commute
Meridian Energy has chosen an electric hydro-foiling ferry to help cut emissions for its employees' daily commute.
A Kaipara waste to energy plant for Auckland moves closer
A proposed $730 million waste to energy incinerator to burn Auckland's rubbish could start building in two years.
Lack of foreign exchange remains the problem for PNG's Puma Energy
Nothing conclusive in accusation of money laundering levelled against Puma Energy. Audio
Nearly half a billion taxpayer dollars set aside to decommission Tui Oil Field
The Tui field was deserted in 2019 after the financial collapse of Tamarind Taranaki, leaving the Crown with the bill for its safe decommissioning.
Transpower to consult on future-proofing North and South Island power link
The Commerce Commission last month approved Transpower's near $400-million interim proposal to strengthen the national electricity grid.
Homegrown solar could be used to help nationwide energy shortages
A pilot using 10,000 homes with solar and battery storage showed that the technology can be used during peak demand periods over winter to plug the national grid supply. Audio
Vector and Chorus report drop in profit for six months ended December
The lines companies Vector and Chorus have reported a drop in first half net profit despite modest increases in top line revenue, with each looking to the Commerce Commission for a decision on…
Residents say solar farm will ruin 'rural outlook'
The solar farm could power 2400 houses once built. But residents in the quiet rural area are devastated it's going ahead without public consultation.
Genesis Energy half-year profit falls 73 percent
The result comes on the back of the higher cost of generation, an outage at its major Huntly station, and lower gas production.
Octopus Energy wants to pay consumers to turn the power down
Every winter New Zealand's energy system faces a tricky balance - the system operator Transpower struggles to make sure it has enough electricity. Audio
Warnings of much higher power bills from 2025
The warning comes ahead of what was expected to be large increases in regulated lines charges set by the Commerce Commission.
Contact Energy announces $153m half-year profit
The power company had a strong first-half and is making progress on renewable energy.
Port Hills fire: Homes left without power
Returning to the large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills, Homes have been left without power as a result of the blaze. Orion New Zealand general manager Steve McDonald speaks to Jimmy Ellingham… Video, Audio
