Energy
Green hydrogen electricity needs 'flexible', can work in with Tiwai Point demand
There won't be a fight over electricity to power green hydrogen in Southland, a Fortescue Future Industries director says.
How the Energy Authority's new pricing plan will affect cost in your region
The Electricity Authority has finally adopted a new pricing plan for power distribution - delivering savings to some users but increases of varying sizes to others.
How to save money on your power bill
In our Monday expert segment today we're looking at how to save money on your power bill. Senior Advisor at the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Dr Gareth Gretton talks to… Audio
Marsden Point's newly-rebranded owner on refinery closure
Last week the country's only oil refinery based at Marsden Point ceased operations and became an import-only terminal for already-refined products. The company that runs it, Refining New Zealand has… Audio
NZ Super Fund's wind energy project too big, too expensive - Forsyth Barr
Investment analysts are casting doubt over the New Zealand Super Fund's major offshore wind energy project.
Vector's smart meters attracting interest from potential buyers, investors
The country's biggest electricity lines company is considering the future of its smart metering.
Rush on gas guzzlers before clean car rules introduced
It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.
Motor Industry Association figures show… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard discuss the housing crisis, property tax, lava lamps and the listener poll results on nuclear power. Audio
Company allowed to search for oil and gas off Taranaki coast despite ban
An environmentalist says a decision to allow an oil and gas company to search off the coast of Taranaki shows the 2018 exploration ban is not genuine.
Scientists race to finish key UN climate report
UN scientists set to publish a major study on how the world can limit global warming in the coming decades.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Panellists Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson discuss online harrassment of women politicians, funding a wheelchair-friendly ride share service, and the energy entrepreneur named 2022's Young New… Audio
Refining NZ relaunches as Channel Infrastructure
Refining New Zealand has officially relaunched its business as Channel Infrastructure.
Z Energy blames NZTA's bitumen import plans for market exit
The shutdown of Marsden Point oil refinery is causing ructions in the road building industry which is already under intense pressure.
'Real turning point': Wind and solar now supply 10% of world electricity
Wind turbines and solar panels produced 10 percent of global electricity in 2021 but coal also had a resurgence.
NZ Super Fund explores offshore wind energy opportunity in partnership
It has partnered with Danish investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to see if such a project would be in the South Taranaki Bight.
Northland councils voice strong support for renewable energy zone pilot
Northland local government is strongly in favour of Tai Tokerau becoming New Zealand's first renewable energy zone pilot.
Ministers told to be 'cautious' about subsidising green hydrogen production
The environment watchdog is calling for the country to take stock of its whole energy set-up before charging down a path to green hydrogen.
Call for govt to subsidise sustainable aviation fuel
A trans-Tasman alliance is calling on the government to partner with the private sector to accelerate the use of biofuels by the aviation sector.
The energy problem
Two stories on addressing our energy problem - using AI to maximise locally produced renewable energy and reducing the carbon footprint of ammonia production. Audio
The energy problem
Two stories on addressing our energy problem - using AI to maximise locally produced renewable energy and reducing the carbon footprint of ammonia production.
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