Energy
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.
Communities don't trust the future of the electricity industry
A survey of residents and small businesses has found most don't trust that in the future the electricity industry will provide a reliable supply that they can afford.
The Consumer Advocacy Council's… Audio
New Zealanders could pay extra $7 billion for power - report
One day after the world's leading climate scientists told us we're tipping towards climate tipping points - the fossil fuel lobby is using the cost of living crisis to argue against rapidly investing… Audio
Consumer Advocacy Council surveys NZers' electricity concerns
The majority of New Zealanders are worried electricity is going to become unaffordable, and unreliable, within the next decade.
Those findings come from a survey late last year - before Cyclone… Audio
Consumers worried over affordability, reliability of electricity supply
Consumers are concerned that in the future the electricity industry will not provide a reliable supply they can afford, a survey shows.
Humanity at the tip of the tipping point - IPCC report
We're at the tip of the tipping point: that's the warning from the UN as the IPCC releases it's final report until 2030.
The report summarises decades of research, providing a scientific underpinning… Audio
More Kiwis opting for wood and charcoal over traditional gas BBQs
Interest in charcoal and wood barbecues has soared over the last two years as more people try out slow cooked meats, according to retailers.
Shortening consent process times could help reach 2050 emissions goal - report
New research shows the country needs to cut resource consent processing times in half to meet its emissions target. Audio
Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme cost estimate rises to almost $16b
That's four times more than original projections - and the National Party is promising to cancel it, should it win the upcoming election.
US government approves massive ConocoPhillips oil drilling project in Alaska
The US government has approved the huge Willow oil and gas drilling project in Alaska, to the approval of Alaskan officials and the oil industry but drawing criticism from environmental advocates.
Residents 'stoked' as power replaces candlelight for most in Hawke's Bay
One month on from Cyclone Gabrielle, some in Hawke's Bay remain without power - but the lights are slowly coming back on.
Warning consumers may be saddled with costs of weather damage to powerlines
That is unless other options are used, such as drawing on funds set aside for climate emergencies, an advisory body says.
Waimate residents sceptical over public meetings on waste to energy plant
The company behind a waste to energy proposal hopes a series of public meetings next week will put residents' minds at ease.
Is the Northern Sea Route Putin's gamble for Arctic supremacy?
Russia is operating more icebreakers along its Arctic coast now than at any time in the country's three-decade, post-Soviet history.
