Energy
Controversial Waimate energy plant proceeds to consenting process
The company behind a waste-to-energy proposal in Canterbury is "very pleased" it can proceed to the public consultation stage after being rejected twice in 2022.
Fewer than half of electricity retailers complying with consumer care guidelines - report
The Consumer Advocacy Council is calling for The Electricity Authority to makes its customer care guidelines mandatory after several electricity retailers admitted to not fully complying with…
Vector fined almost $1.2m for excessive power outages
The High Court in Auckland imposed the penalty after the Commerce Commision found Vector failed to meet quality standards between 2017 and 2020.
Kaipara’s waste to energy plant push involves majority overseas-owned company
Kaipara District Council's push to build a controversial waste to energy plant in or near Auckland includes the 41 per cent Chinese-owned company aiming to build a $350 million equivalent in…
Transpower fined $150,000 for 2021 mid-winter blackouts
An industry panel ruled Transpower breached an industry code in the management of power supplies, and communications with power companies.
Manawa Energy may build wind farm to power 100,000 homes
The electricity generator is looking at building a wind farm in the central North Island, between Taihape and Waiouru.
New port required at Patea for offshore windfarm
The developers of a proposed offshore windfarm in the South Taranaki Bight say it will create hundreds of jobs and require the building of a new port at Patea.
Carbon neutral 2050: 'Imperative we get on with it' to prevent cost blowouts, scientist says
It will be more costly for New Zealand to try and become carbon neutral in the future if it does not pick up the pace now, one of the climate change commissioners warns. Audio
Electric car event in New Plymouth: 'It's a completely different experience'
For the first time six car dealerships are taking part in what is shaping as the biggest-ever 'Electricarna' event in New Plymouth today.
Government unveils plan to speed up renewable electricity consents
National significance will be given more weight in Resource Management Act decision-making.
Aluminium smelter and Meridian strike power deal, subject to approval
Meridian can require the smelter to cut demand when the electricity system is under stress - for a fee.
Mercury inks renewable energy deal with Amazon
The power company Mercury has inked a long-term deal with tech giant Amazon for renewable energy for its Auckland data centres, due to launch next year.
'Utterly unacceptable': Luxon wants red tape cut to 'electrify economy'
The National Party says its new renewable energy policy will double the amount of electricity produced from solar, wind and geothermal plants. Audio
National Party policy focusses on removing renewable energy red tape
The National Party's housing and infrastructure spokesperson says the biggest barrier to renewable energy is the planning system.
National's new renewable energy policy plans to double the amount of… Audio
Sky Stadium in Wellington to get 6000 energy-efficient light bulbs
More than 6000 energy efficient light bulbs are set to be installed at Sky Stadium in Wellington, after the grant application was partially approved by the regional council.
'There should be no issue': Transpower confident power cut threat over for Christchurch
Despite another icy day, Transpower is confident it won't have to repeat its call for people in the Christchurch area to conserve electricity. Audio
New boiler system slashes hospital's carbon emissions by more than 50%
A new boiler system cuts Christchurch Hospital's carbon emissions by more than 50 percent, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says.
Power cuts avoided after residents heed call to conserve electricity
Power cuts have been avoided in the South Island after residents heeded calls to reduce their electricity usage.
Govt grants oil and gas exploration permit after earlier declining it
The government has granted an offshore oil and gas exploration permit after being forced to reconsider its earlier decision to decline it.
Offshore wind proponents to study Port Taranaki's future as a sector hub
New Zealand's two largest offshore wind energy proponents have reached at agreement to work together with Port Taranaki to assess whether the port can serve as a hub for the sector.