Energy
NZ wastes 12% of power each year - report
NZ Green Building Council's Andrew Eagles joins the Panel to discuss the amount of power New Zealand is wasting. Audio
Electricity Authority rules on dam spilling complaint
The electricity regulator has found that water spilled out of South Island dams in 2019 caused an unfair situation for consumers for power prices. But its not allocating blame to any one generator… Audio
Z Energy clashes with Refining NZ over processing fee
A dispute has broken out between Refining NZ and Z Energy over how much the fuel retailer should be paying to have fuel processed.
Analysis of disruption in the global energy markets
One of the world's foremost energy experts and Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr Daniel Yergin talks to Kathryn about the power plays in global energy and the interconnectedness to geo politics at… Audio
Power firms explore green hydrogen possibilities
Two big power companies are going to investigate the feasibility of producing green hydrogen in the South Island after the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes.
Tiwai Point: Fifty Years in the Furnace
Tiwai Point is a polarising place, people tend to love it or hate it. 2021 will be its 50th year of operations, it could also be the smelter's last. Eyewitness follows the history of the Tiwai Point… Audio
Warnings of NZ being a 'diesel dumping ground'
The Panel speaks to Mike Burrell, the executive director of the Sustainable Business Council NZ. Audio
Infratil considers selling windfarm firm stakes after interest
The utilities and infrastructure investor Infratil is considering selling its stake in the windfarm company Tilt Renewables.
Union calls for expansion of school funding for coal boiler transition
An education sector union says more schools will need access to funding if they are to adhere to a state sector phase-out of coal boilers by 2025 announced yesterday. Audio
Collins on why National opposes drug check law and climate emergency
National Party leader Judith Collins says declaring a climate emergency can mislead people, and a law allowing drug checks at festivals over summer is only providing a false sense of security. Audio
Dozens of Central Otago residents' power cut for six hours without notice
A Central Otago community was left scrambling when their power was cut for six hours yesterday without notice.
The lines company Aurora Energy which is upgrading its network took the action after… Audio
Data deluge - The environmental cost of going on-line
New research has revealed that a single Instagram post from Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo to his 240 million followers consumes as much energy as ten households. Audio
Otago facing Aurora big power bill hikes despite Commission cap
Otago residents may face a power bill increase of between $240 and $876 a year by 2026 in a draft decision on Aurora Energy's plans to hike prices to fix its failing network.
Govt announces $70m fund to make fossil fuel switch
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement on the fund today, which will allow businesses to access financial support to switch away from boilers run on coal and gas.
Energy expert says rail is a better bet than hydrogen fuel
The government should stop focusing on unproven hydrogen energy technology to tackle climate change, says an expert.
Coal Burner Ban could lead to rise in imported food – Growers
Crop, meat and dairy producers say any ban too soon on coal boilers could force New Zealand to increase its imports of food.
OMV planning 2022 in-fill drilling campaign at Maui
Austrian-based oil and gas company OMV says it is in the early stage of looking at tenders for a drilling campaign to extend the life of the Maui field offshore of Taranaki.
Green hydrogen projects: Plenty of chat but limited cash
Official enthusiasm for green hydrogen has not resulted in the investment and other supports necessary to make it a commercially viable fuel.
World first as all of South Australia's power comes from solar panels
South Australia's renewable energy boom has achieved a global milestone.
Offshore oil field supply company goes into liquidation
The owner of the floating oil and gas production vessel Umuroa - which has gone into voluntary liquidation - says it was necessary to stop it haemorrhaging money.
