Genesis Chief Executive Marc England gives a summary of the company’s financial results for the 2020-21 financial year and looks ahead to priorities for the next 12 months. Video / Supplied

Hydro shortages saw electricity system rely heavily on coal to keep lights on this year.

Electricity retailer increases retail sales but low hydro inflows cut profits.

The power cut appeared to be managed by reducing hot water charging.

Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.

Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.

Talks need to start about encouraging long term investment in the country's power sector.

Megan Woods had said gentailers made 'commercial decisions' before power outage.

Megan Woods demands to know why generation capacity was "not switched on".

Genesis boss says company lost $1 million yesterday.

Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.

Kiwis can't keep their families warm but, don't worry, the Govt is 'asking questions'.

Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.

Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.

Tesla has charged through the pandemic.

Coal now fuels more than 10 per cent of the country's electricity as hydro power drops.

Retailer says wholesale market dysfunction means it cannot take on new customers.

Former Contact CEO Dennis Barnes has been appointed to the Mercury board.

Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.

Householders urged to tell trust how they can be paid. Last year they got $280.