Energy
Contact Energy under fire over Clyde Dam obligations
Community groups in Cromwell want Contact Energy's Clyde Dam consent conditions to be strengthened.
There's now a once-in-a-five-year chance to change the consent and, with part of Lake Dunstan now… Audio
Lines company boss says system working after latest warning
Transpower says there is no need to increase buffer capacity after a second power shortage warning in six days. Audio
Transpower warn of second power shortage on Tues night
A second power shortage warning in six days was issued by Transpower on Tuesday.
The grid operator was forced to ask suppliers to boost generation because of expected high demand last night.
The… Audio
Warning of power blackouts days after last emergency
Transpower says it is not expecting there will be power cuts this evening because of high demand.
More support urged for many struggling to keep warm in winter
New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.
Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Audio
Transpower asks power companies to boost electricity supply
Transpower is urging power companies to boost their electricity generation this evening, to reduce the risk of power cuts.
The lines company has asked the power companies to "ensure energy and… Video, Audio
Ecuador indigenous leaders agree to meet with government
Ecuadorean indigenous organisations say they will meet with the government to discuss demands for lower fuel and food prices, which have sparked two weeks of protests, hitting the country's weakened…
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.
