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Blame game: Electricity Authority finds a problem it can't fix
EA shows that if all else fails, you can always blame the aluminium smelter.
EA shows that if all else fails, you can always blame the aluminium smelter.
OPINION: We need to change the way we think about power, writes Luke Nutting.
Unison Networks is laser-scanning its network in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
The outage last Thursday began at about 9.20am and lasted for several hours.
Electricity is presently 84-85 per cent renewable in New Zealand.
Seed round supported by Sir Stephen Tindall.
A call to bust the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Government would begin a process to phase out "low-use" plans from April.
The power generator and retailer says it has welcomed disclosure policy.
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.
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
OPINION: Government intervention could be required to prevent further blackouts.
The power cut appeared to be managed by reducing hot water charging.
OPINION: Everyone is an environmentalist until the lights go out.
Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.
WEL Networks says it repeatedly questioned Transpower about dropping power load.
OPINION: Ministers know New Zealand's electricity problem could get worse.
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.
Many areas lost power about 6pm as lines toppled and companies reduced load on grid.
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.
Uncertainty overhangs the power sector while the Electricity Authority conducts a review.
Tesla has charged through the pandemic.