Energy
Contact Energy and Genesis played no part in power blackouts, authority rules
The Electricity Authority has ruled that Contact Energy and Genesis played no part in power blackouts in August last year.
Fears over emissions goals as EU ministers seek deals on climate laws
Ministers from European Union countries will meet this week to attempt to agree joint plans on addressing climate change.
People should be prepared for power outages - Consumer NZ
Yesterday's brief power emergency is a good reminder for people to be prepared for power cuts, a consumer advocacy organisation says.
Consumer advocates call for smart-meters as power network shows signs of fragility
Following today's grid emergency, consumer advocates are calling on electricity companies to put power in the hands of the people and roll out smart-meters to avoid future outages. Audio
Midday News for 23 June 2022
Transpower says no power supply was disconnected during this morning's grid emergency, Dunedin Airport has plunged to its lowest June temperature in fifty years. Audio
Transpower asking people to reduce their power consumption
Transpower is asking people to reduce their power consumption if possible this morning, with insufficient electricity currently being generated to comfortably meet demand. A spokesperson says… Audio
Two Aussie firms vie for Southland hydrogen plant contract
The list of contenders to build a possible green hydrogen plant in Southland has been narrowed to two Australian firms.
UK energy regulator moves to protect consumers as prices skyrocket
Britain's energy regulator has proposed new measures to prevent energy suppliers charging high direct debit payments, as households struggle to meet soaring energy bills.
Opinion: White House tries to blame US refiners for its own overheating error
Opinion - The White House has sought to deflect the blame for high gasoline prices onto refiners for cutting capacity and not making enough fuel, but the real source of the price increases is the…
Large-scale solar farm planned in Mid Canterbury
A large-scale solar farm planned in Mid Canterbury will have the capacity to power the district on its own and could impact power prices.
The audacious plan to link the US with Russia
The 'Strait Guys' follows George, and his protégé, Scott, as they join forces with Russian visionaries and dare to try the impossible by connecting the InterContinental Railway through Alaska, to the… Audio
Australian's energy minister urges electricity saving to ease power crunch
Australia's energy minister has urged households in Sydney to switch off lights in the evening to avert blackouts, as the country's power market remained suspended with more than a quarter of its…
US gasoline average price tops $5 per gallon in historic first
Motorists filling up at petrol stations across the US are having to pay an average of $US5 a gallon for the first time, but it is still two-thirds the price New Zealanders have to pay at the pump.
Lodestone Energy raises $300m to fund five large solar farms
A company looking to build five large scale solar farms has got the financial backing of some well heeled and known investors.
Australia faces a 'perfect storm' on gas supply as prices soar
The new Energy Minister has warned Australia is on the precipice of a gas crisis, and the problem will not be solved quickly.
EU arrives at compromise deal on banning Russian oil
European Union leaders have agreed a compromise plan to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports after Hungary opposed a total ban.
Gas users face higher bills after hikes by operators approved
Natural gas consumers face higher bills after the Commerce Commission approved an increase in charges by gas pipeline operators.
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
IMF to release $900m when Pakistan removes fuel price caps - source
Pakistan entered a three-year, $6 billion IMF deal in 2019, but about half of the funds are yet to be released.
Can NZ hit its renewable electricity goal?
The government's set an ambitious target of hitting 100 percent of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030 – but it is achievable? Audio
