Energy
Coal generation in NZ already outstripping previous years
New Zealand used more than one million tonnes of coal in just the first half of this year, more than any full year since 2012, as low hydrolake levels and gas shortages continued through the quarter.
Energy bosses say proposed bill poses risk to electricity supply
Energy bosses say proposed legislation, designed to tighten rules around the decommissioning of oil and gas wells, risks creating a shortfall in electricity generation.
Energy bosses say proposed bill risks electricity supply
Energy bosses say proposed legislation designed to tighten rules around the decommissioning of oil and gas wells, risks creating a shortfall in electricity generation.
They say the Crown Minerals… Audio
ChargeNet to 'rapidly scale up' after new investment
Electric vehicle charging company ChargeNet has secured investment from a major multinational company to expand its charging network across the country.
Union presses case for retaining fuel tankers after Marsden Point refinery closure
The Maritime Union says it is important the country's two fuel tanker ships are retained to ensure energy security when the Marsden Point refinery closes.
Coal mines remained open through lockdown
New Zealand's coal mines have been able to continue operating under level 4, with no distinction between whether the coal is for domestic use or to be exported.
Meridian Energy accused of making billions in extra profit
Meridian Energy has earned billions of dollars in excess profits in the last 20 years, some major electricity consumers say.
Ampol make $2b takeover bid for Z Energy
Australian fuel retailer Ampol has made a $2 billion takeover offer for Z Energy.
Lockdown's reduced power demand gives time to fix conductor
Reduced electricity demand under lockdown is buying Transpower time to fix a crucial power line that fell across State Highway 7 in North Canterbury yesterday, leading to grid emergency notice being…
Transpower CEO on Tuesday night's grid emergency
For the second time in just eight days, Transpower has had to ask lines companies to reduce power to North Island homes.
The timing on both occasions could hardly have been worse - in the first case… Audio
Transpower's social media posts lead to confusion on East Coast
Transpower is apologising to power users in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti for a confusing message today, only a week after last week's rolling blackouts.
Marsden Point closure yet another loss for community next door
The Marsden Point refinery shutdown raises the chance the environment will improve, but it comes at a cost for the community that has reaped tainted benefits from it.
Electricity Authority to investigate blackouts
The Electricity Authority has ordered a review of the power cuts that affected 34,000 people earlier this week.
Small power companies lodge complaint with industry regulator
Monday's blackout has led to a war between power companies fighting to find who's to blame. Electric Kiwi and Haast Energy say Genesis and Contact have abused their market dominance by not providing… Audio
Genesis carbon dioxide levels up 82% compared to previous years
Genesis Energy emitted more carbon dioxide in generating electricity last year than any year in the last decade, as it used more coal to make up for a lack of hydropower and gas.
Waikato power company was told to reduce load by 20%
Transpower says it mistakenly asked Waikato power company WEL Networks to turn off 20 percent of its electricity on Monday night, well above the national rate.
Is it time New Zealand homes were certified for energy efficiency?
Researchers have found that New Zealand is lagging behind a number of other countries when it comes to certifying homes for energy performance. Helen Viggers from Otago University's Department of… Audio
Genesis not planning to build Castle Hill Wind Farm
The wind farm was given the green light in 2013 by the Environment Court and it could double Genesis' renewable energy generation - enough to power around 370,000 homes.
Meridian Energy struggled to cancel pre-planned shutdowns
The country's largest power generator Meridian Energy struggled to cancel pre-planned shutdowns on the day of the power crisis. Thousands lost power in the middle of a polar blast. The country's… Audio
Power cut: Affected people have right to compensation - Consumer NZ
People who went without electricity in Monday night's power cuts are being told they have a legal right to compensation. Audio
