A new report discussing the potential to move toward a green economy says New Zealand should "carefully review its direction of development".

The NZ Super Fund is taking a punt on US oil and gas exploration - putting nearly $300m into a private equity energy fund.

On Monday week we will get the carefully considered collective view of hundreds of experts on the likely impacts of climate change, including the impacts on New Zealand.

A leading United States-based maker of advanced solar power system inverters hopes to expand its research and development centre in New Zealand.

Genesis Energy could end up being the most costly sale in the Government's partial privatisation programme as a proportion of its proceeds.

Most households could easily cut their power bills by 10 per cent by making small adjustments, energy conservation experts say.

The Government says shares in Genesis Energy will be priced in a $1.35 to $1.65 range and would include a loyalty bonus share offer.

The average power bill for a family of four will rise by 2.4 per cent this year, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges said yesterday.

Investors wanting more certainty around Labour-Greens policy for overhauling the electricity sector before the election appear to be out of luck.

Independent research house Morningstar has valued state-owned Genesis Energy at around $1.69 billion to $1.89 billion in total, or about $3.25 to $3.50 a share.

The operator of a Northland geothermal plant has denied Fire Service reports 30,000 litres of gas is leaking after an explosion at the site.

Mighty River Power remains on track to meet forecast full-year profit for the year but is wary of falling lake levels feeding its central North Island hydro dams.

The structure of the Genesis Energy float is unusual but makes sense given the complexities of the company, says one investment banker.

John Key has confirmed the partial privatisation of Genesis Energy will begin soon but has underlined the sale will be the last one under a National Government.

Solar power systems can save households money, but don't expect them to eliminate your power bill.

Newly NZX-listed Meridian Energy beat its prospectus forecast for earnings thanks to high inflows to hydro lakes.

BP will lease space for its new head office in Mansons TCLM's newly constructed five green-star rated building at 73 Remuera Rd in Newmarket.

Contact Energy reported a 5 per cent improvement in earnings with improved sales and lower wholesale electricity prices.

All in all, the Greens' scheme will appeal mainly to those who crave energy independence - not anywhere near the 10,000 a year the party predicts will install solar panels.

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Kiwis would be able to borrow up to $15,000 to install photovoltaic panels at home and pay back via rates.

International mining giant Rio Tinto said the outlook for the metal was positive despite a 9 per cent fall in spot prices over 2013.

The Government will loan households up to $15,000 at low interest rates to help them install solar power if the Greens are elected.