Energy
Tiwai Point smelter saga continues: Community demands clarity
The future of the aluminium smelter remains uncertain, despite its chief executive saying they are working towards a multi-year contract.
How long before Fonterra gets rid of coal?
NZ Steel is going to halve its coal use by 2027 after the government partnering with it to install a Clean Electric Furnace at the Glenbrook Steel Mill in South Auckland.
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A different power future
The Energy Minister says future energy generation will be carbon-free and community based.
Govt to aid NZ Steel to halve its coal use: 'This project dwarfs anything we have done to date'
NZ Steel's Glenbrook plant will install an electric arc furnace to recycle its scrap steel - halving its coal use - in what the government is calling the country's largest ever emissions reduction…
Govt to aid NZ Steel to halve its coal use: 'This project dwarfs anything we have done to date'
NZ Steel's Glenbrook plant will install an electric arc furnace to recycle its scrap steel - halving its coal use - in what the government calls the country's largest emissions reduction project.
Funding for renewable energy on the Chatham Islands
A renewable energy source is to be established on the Chatham Islands, with funding announced in the budget yesterday. Noel Brown, CEO of the Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust, talks to Jesse. Audio
Sale of retail arm pays off for Manawa Energy
The power generator has reported a strong full year net profit, boosted by the sale of its Trustpower retail business to rival Mercury.
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
