'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
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Genesis Energy expects to be buying coal again by the end of the year.
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Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal
The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.
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Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network
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Genesis' $104m solar project will power 13,000 homes
Genesis Energy marks start of $104m solar power project.
Genesis boss warns NZ's gas production is falling quickly but demand not
Genesis Energy says gas production is falling at a faster rate than forecasts.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
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Also under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.
Focus: Solar is cheaper than ever so why aren’t more Kiwis getting on board?
The cost of solar’s getting more affordable with the price of panels and batteries significantly down on a year ago. Video / Ben Dickens / Corey Fleming / Chereè Kinnear
NZ gas supply: 'Alarms are ringing' as reserves expected to run out within 10 years
Experts say NZ needs gas to help bridge its move to renewable energy.
Solar firm Lodestone completes $55m capital raise
Purpose Capital consortium has increased its investment in the solar specialist.
Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO
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The 302 million litre challenge: Why Air NZ must hunt overseas for sustainable aviation fuel
Lack of supply of green fuel here forces airline to look offshore.
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
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NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Government exploring ‘corporate welfare’ for oil and gas
National and Act supportive of giving oil and gas companies certainty in their future.
Offshore wind projects can withstand inflation - CIP
NZ Super Fund's partner CIP remains bullish on offshore wind power prospects.
Government introduces new bill to speed up major projects
Christopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.
Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead
A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.
Why a ban on energy drinks won't be enough to protect children
The buzz around energy drinks isn't dying down. And it's not just because of the caffeine.
Trio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continue
A third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.
Genesis' first-half profit slides, but no price hikes planned
Lower rainfall and a major outage helped drive Genesis Energy's profit down sharply.
Higher power bills coming: Mercury increases prices, first-half profit falls
Mercury has warned of higher prices as it faces higher costs.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
Smart use of power is helping ease cost of living pressures
The aim of the Healthy Homes Program is to reduce power use by 30 to 40 per cent.