Energy
Plan for energy suppliers to be more upfront on carbon footprint, reliability of supply
The Commerce Commission is proposing energy lines companies provide greater transparency about their decarbonisation efforts and lines management.
Windfarm backers open outreach office in Hāwera
The group behind a potential offshore wind farm in Taranaki has opened an office in Hāwera to help convince locals of the project's value.
Too costly to achieve 100% renewable energy with current tech - Contact Energy
Contact Energy says investment in carbon reduction should be focused on getting to 97 percent renewable, not 100.
Willis: removing GST from fresh, frozen food not a solution
Staying with that issue of GST off fruit and vegetables, National deputy leader Nicola Willis told Nathan Rarere it might look like a good policy, but the devil's in the detail. Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss the rise in asthma attacks, adding folid acid to the flour used in our bread and the… Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss Labour's proposal to remove GST from fruit and vegetables if re-elected and the Green's 'solar homes'… Audio
Green Party's new clean power policy is affordable, Shaw says
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is adamant that its new clean power policy to cover the cost of installing solar panels and making energy efficient upgrades to households is affordable. Audio
Electricity Authority guidelines should consider personal circumstances - financial mentor
Addressing power inequity with a one-size-fits-all set of guidelines does not work for all cases, a financial mentor says.
Calls for developing renewable gas sector to reassure consumers
A gas industry player is promoting the development of a renewable gas sector as part of the mix of energy options available to reduce carbon emissions.
Power supply tight after freezing night, Transpower says
Transpower had put out a notice warning power companies they may be unable to meet demand if there are any unexpected failures in the North Island between 7.30am and 9am on Friday. Audio
10 ways NZ can be strategic about addressing climate change threats
Given New Zealand's isolation and reliance on exports and tourism, the country remains vulnerable to climate change impacts and carbon pricing designed to help cut emissions.
'Specifics will matter a lot': Cautious optimism over BlackRock deal
A climate policy expert says there are always some risks around large infrastructure investments, but moving to 100 percent renewable electricity is a great idea. Audio
Govt renewable energy deal not a game changer, expert says
A leading energy research analyst doesn't think the government's team-up with investment company Blackrock will be 'game changer'.
The deal will launch a $2 billion dollar climate infrastructure fund… Audio
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
US scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough, increase power output
US scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December.
Government refers wind and solar projects for fast-track consenting
Wind farm projects in Southland, south of Auckland and Manawatū are being fast-tracked through consenting, the government has announced.
Contact Energy to replace Taupō geothermal stations
Contact Energy is taking the next steps to replace the 1950s-built Wairākei A and B geothermal power stations in Taupō with a new station at Te Mihi.
In debt, and in the dark
A Wellington mum couldn't afford to pay her power. She was cut off, then the company added an extra fee to her bill.
Government's green investment bank adds $15m to solar project
The state-owned investment bank Green Investment Finance is lending $15 million to solar power company Lodestone Energy to speed up development of its five planned solar farms.
Consumer defending contract to manage power switching
Consumer is defending its contract to manage power switching, which it says is going really well.
Consumer has the sole contract worth $1.4 million dollars a year from the Electricity Authority to do… Audio
