Energy
Making batteries last longer, and more organic
There are only two types of batteries in the world, and they have pretty limited life cycles. Audio
Power restored to north Auckland homes after widespread cuts overnight
Power has been restored to hundreds of homes in north Auckland after widespread cuts overnight.
Another step for Tiwai Point after deal struck
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter (NZAS) and Meridian Energy have been given a green light on a deal to allow for greater demand flexibility from the smelter during peak periods.
First piece of potentially NZ's first offshore wind farm to be installed off Patea coast
A device that can measure wind speeds, waves and currents will be the first physical piece of offshore wind technology deployed in New Zealand.
NZ 'well placed' to reach 100% renewable energy - but obstacles must be overcome
New Zealand has potential to become a world leader in the export of renewable energy, though it has hurdles - including community resistance to resource development.
Power company customer satisfaction just 54%
Consumer NZ's latest power company satisfaction survey has found customer satisfaction rating is just 54%.
And, again, the smaller retailers are the most popular. Frank Energy also received the… Audio
Taranaki whānau living in cold to deal with energy costs, iwi says
A significant number of whānau from a Taranaki iwi are struggling to heat their homes and living in the cold, says Ngāti Maru's chief executive.
Tiwai Point smelter saga continues: Community demands clarity
The future of the aluminium smelter remains uncertain, despite its chief executive saying they are working towards a multi-year contract.
How long before Fonterra gets rid of coal?
NZ Steel is going to halve its coal use by 2027 after the government partnering with it to install a Clean Electric Furnace at the Glenbrook Steel Mill in South Auckland.
The country's largest… Audio
A different power future
The Energy Minister says future energy generation will be carbon-free and community based.
Govt to aid NZ Steel to halve its coal use: 'This project dwarfs anything we have done to date'
NZ Steel's Glenbrook plant will install an electric arc furnace to recycle its scrap steel - halving its coal use - in what the government is calling the country's largest ever emissions reduction…
Govt to aid NZ Steel to halve its coal use: 'This project dwarfs anything we have done to date'
NZ Steel's Glenbrook plant will install an electric arc furnace to recycle its scrap steel - halving its coal use - in what the government calls the country's largest emissions reduction project.
Funding for renewable energy on the Chatham Islands
A renewable energy source is to be established on the Chatham Islands, with funding announced in the budget yesterday. Noel Brown, CEO of the Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust, talks to Jesse. Audio
Sale of retail arm pays off for Manawa Energy
The power generator has reported a strong full year net profit, boosted by the sale of its Trustpower retail business to rival Mercury.
Controversial Waimate energy plant proceeds to consenting process
The company behind a waste-to-energy proposal in Canterbury is "very pleased" it can proceed to the public consultation stage after being rejected twice in 2022.
Fewer than half of electricity retailers complying with consumer care guidelines - report
The Consumer Advocacy Council is calling for The Electricity Authority to makes its customer care guidelines mandatory after several electricity retailers admitted to not fully complying with…
Vector fined almost $1.2m for excessive power outages
The High Court in Auckland imposed the penalty after the Commerce Commision found Vector failed to meet quality standards between 2017 and 2020.
Kaipara’s waste to energy plant push involves majority overseas-owned company
Kaipara District Council's push to build a controversial waste to energy plant in or near Auckland includes the 41 per cent Chinese-owned company aiming to build a $350 million equivalent in…
Transpower fined $150,000 for 2021 mid-winter blackouts
An industry panel ruled Transpower breached an industry code in the management of power supplies, and communications with power companies.
Manawa Energy may build wind farm to power 100,000 homes
The electricity generator is looking at building a wind farm in the central North Island, between Taihape and Waiouru.
