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US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day
Financial Times: Few industries stand to gain – or lose – more this US election day.
World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch
Financial Times: AI demands, renewable energy’s dispersed nature driving big orders.
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.
Letters: Wind knocked out of power market
OPINION: 'The coalition's enthusiasm for mining is well understood, but this is madness.'
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.
Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.
Genesis Energy pares back retail arm
Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.
Google orders modular nuclear reactors for its data centres
Financial Times: The tech giant signs a deal with Kairos Power for seven plants.
'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200m
The Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.
Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign
Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.
Solar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’
It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.
Shane Te Pou: The $350 Entrust sugar hit and the energy future Auckland needs
OPINION: Entrust’s promotion of its dividend, a temporary sugar hit, masks real issues.
Shane Jones advocates for geothermal
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones believes geothermal energy is the best natural resource for ensuring energy certainty.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Rob Allen: Be wary of the promises made by gentailers
OPINION: Energy crisis shows serious change needed to ensure new generation meets demand.
Top shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shock
Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.
Business leaders cite survival and growth amid financial challenges
Executives’ top concerns are mainly around money matters.
Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand
The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.
Petrol price risk: Oil spikes after Iran’s missile attack on Israel
Financial Times: Sustained price increases likely if a wider regional war breaks out.
Watch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' face
He said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.
'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strain
A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.
Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon
Transpower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark Mitchell
Shane Te Pou: What broken energy system needs to deliver cheaper power for Kiwis
OPINION: We need a white knight in the electricity market whose goal is cheap power.
Area chosen for hydrogen-natural gas blend pilot
Firstgas is working with up to 15 households for the pilot.
Why you aren't getting an extra Vector payment anymore
The Entrust dividend payout is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.
What’s the deal with ‘free money’ from power companies?
Not everyone qualifies, here's why - and whether you might be one of them.
Hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders get $350 in their bank accounts
The cash is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.
Japanese Ambassador met Govt to discuss energy crisis impact on investment
Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.
BlackRock and Microsoft plan US$30b fund to invest in AI infrastructure
FT: Nvidia and MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power grids.
Opinion: Is solar power the solution for NZ’s energy crisis?
OPINION: Rooftop solar power could help fix NZ’s energy crisis, build disaster resilience.
Markets with Madison: Power merger
Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second-largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO and chairman explain why they’ve been trying to take over Manawa in secret.