Energy

Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing.

The energy crisis has prompted a coalition of energy leaders to develop a series of policy actions to address the sector crisis. Audio

With power prices set to rise, electricity retailers have launched an online resource to help those struggling to stay "warm and well" this winter. Audio

Genesis Energy is ready to burn a million tonnes or more of coal to provide back-up electricity supplies if it is a dry winter.

The government is playing its part to unshackle the energy sector and now, the sector must deliver - or face further action, Simon Watts says.

Simon Watts has met with gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.

Proposed changes should lead to New Zealanders with solar power systems on their houses get more of a return for any power they put back into the system.

Its owner is looking at ways to extend the life of the coal and gas fired units due for retirement in the next few years.

A land deal as part of a controversial waste-to-energy plant proposal in South Canterbury has fallen over.

Canterbury's regional council is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications.

A research firm says plummeting sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief executive's polarising views - but some local graffiti shows a different view. Audio

.Advisers warned the Minister for Resources that his plans to limit industry liability for the clean-up costs of was more lenient that Australia and the UK.

Contact Energy is undeterred by a negative report from the Commerce Commission about its $1.9 billion takeover of Manawa Energy.

Neighbours have received advice indicating it was unusual to build solar farms close to houses, a spokesperson says.

Banks are avoiding lending to mining companies to avoid risk - not to intentionally drive them out of business, an expert says. Audio