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Govt exploring options after Onslow hydro plant cost balloons

The plant would act as a gigantic hydro power storage plant, representing a huge step in transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Energy •Sun, Mar 19

Lake Onslow hydro scheme cost estimate triples to $15.7b

The National Party is promising to cancel it should it win the upcoming election.

Energy •Thu, Mar 16

17 dead, thousands evacuated in Indonesian oil depot fire

The fire in Plumpang fuel storage station spread to a nearby, densely populated area of North Jakarta.

Asia •Sat, Mar 4

Benefits unclear for now-scrapped biofuel mandate

It could have reduced New Zealand's emissions by about 1 million tonnes, but some say the overall climate impact was going to be negative.

Climate Change •Sun, Feb 12

BP's profits double to $27.7b amid calls for windfall tax

The record profits come amid calls to implement a windfall tax on companies profiting from the high price of oil caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Business •Tue, Feb 7

Australia slowly moving towards renewable energy

It comes as power prices are forecast to rise by 50% in the next two years.

Australia •Mon, Jan 2

Vector backs down on move that 'would have cost customers millions'

The Commerce Commission began investigating Vector, New Zealand's largest electricity distribution business, in 2020.

Energy •December 23, 2022

Gull temporarily trims fuel prices by 20c per litre

The discount kicked in at 7am Thursday.

Cost Of Living •December 15, 2022

Energy security, climate change boosts nuclear energy interest

The Ukraine war has heightened attention on the low-carbon power source.

Energy •November 23, 2022

Plans for New Zealand's first offshore windfarm revealed

It would generate 10% of the country's electricity supply, enough to power over 400,000 homes.

Energy •November 14, 2022

Calls for Govt intervention over excess power dividends

A report claims the big power companies have been delivering excess dividends to shareholders.

Business •November 14, 2022

NZ's largest oil, gas operator to cease fossil fuel production by 2050

OMV announced its new global strategy this year, describing it as the "most fundamental strategic shift in the company's history".

Energy •November 10, 2022

Petrol prices could be set by Commerce Commission

The Government has today announced a suite of initiatives to help strengthen New Zealand’s fuel sector.

Transport •November 9, 2022

Taranaki wind farm powering half a million homes to be built

The project, which would see turbines fixed to the sea floor, is in the feasibility stage with any construction to start by the end of the decade.

Taranaki •November 6, 2022

Energy prices rising despite retailers' huge profits

Consumer NZ's Gemma Rasmussen recommended customers consider switching providers.

Business •November 3, 2022

Fault that caused grid emergency now fixed - Transpower

The warning that there could be power cuts in the North Island has now been lifted.

Energy •October 7, 2022

The 'land grab' rush for solar farms

Up and down the country, solar power developers are locking up farming land and being met with opposition.

Energy •October 2, 2022

Hydro lakes now full to brim after record-breaking rainfall

Manawa Energy, formerly known as Trustpower, told shareholders at its annual meeting that lake storage was now well above average, after a dry start to the current financial year in March.

Weather News •August 12, 2022

Top money-saving tips for keeping your home warm this winter

Energy NZ director Andy Logue gives a tour of his energy efficient home.

Energy •June 27, 2022

Many Kiwis struggling to pay power bills as prices rise

It comes just one month after low-use charges were scrapped by the Government.

Energy •May 5, 2022

Energy

Latest Stories

Govt exploring options after Onslow hydro plant cost balloons

Lake Onslow hydro scheme cost estimate triples to $15.7b

17 dead, thousands evacuated in Indonesian oil depot fire

Benefits unclear for now-scrapped biofuel mandate

BP's profits double to $27.7b amid calls for windfall tax

Australia slowly moving towards renewable energy

Vector backs down on move that 'would have cost customers millions'

Gull temporarily trims fuel prices by 20c per litre

Energy security, climate change boosts nuclear energy interest

Plans for New Zealand's first offshore windfarm revealed

Calls for Govt intervention over excess power dividends

NZ's largest oil, gas operator to cease fossil fuel production by 2050

Petrol prices could be set by Commerce Commission

Taranaki wind farm powering half a million homes to be built

Energy prices rising despite retailers' huge profits

Fault that caused grid emergency now fixed - Transpower

The 'land grab' rush for solar farms

Hydro lakes now full to brim after record-breaking rainfall

Top money-saving tips for keeping your home warm this winter

Many Kiwis struggling to pay power bills as prices rise

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