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National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
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Tauhara geothermal station finally opens after delays and cost increases
The cost soared from $580m to $924m but output capacity is up on original expectations.
Billionaire Adani charged in US over alleged $425m bribery scheme
Financial Times: Tycoon and others accused of lying to land lucrative contracts.
NZ consumers face 5% increase in power prices
From April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.
Inside Wellington’s nuclear fusion reactor experiment
This start-up is in an effort to achieve abundant energy.
Richard Harman: What’s obvious to Blind Freddy
OPINION: The emphasis has shifted from environmental protection to resource development.
Competition risks in 'super-peak' electricity hedging contracts
The Electricity Authority warns that a section of the market is neither deep nor liquid.
Rules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customers
The Electricity Authority is set to implement rules.
Power out for hundreds in south Wellington
The cause is unknown, Wellington Electricity says.
Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent
The power station will use geothermal fluid to generate electricity.
Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees
Financial Times: Facebook founder stung.
US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day
Financial Times: Few industries stand to gain – or lose – more this US election day.
NZ power generators not holding back on investing, electricity retailers group says
An Eranz report says the big power generators are investing heavily in renewable energy.
Pine Harbour Marina berth holders decry fix-it fees
Main power cables to the marina piers failed and need replacement, owner says.
Letters: Wind knocked out of power market
OPINION: 'The coalition's enthusiasm for mining is well understood, but this is madness.'
Genesis sells Hau Nui to NZ Windfarms
Genesis has sold its Hau Nui wind farm in the Wairarapa.
Winter price spike: Big power users had options, EA says
High power prices have been blamed for the closure of several mills.
Genesis gets more coal in for next winter
Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.
Power poll: Two-thirds slam Government inaction on electricity prices
It comes as one minister pursues Crown investment in geothermal energy.
Genesis Energy pares back retail arm
Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.
Little lines company that could: Business with seven staff takes on industry giants
'It is a really good experience, you learn some really good skills.'
Shane Te Pou: The $350 Entrust sugar hit and the energy future Auckland needs
OPINION: Entrust’s promotion of its dividend, a temporary sugar hit, masks real issues.
Don't expect Govt intervention in power, says energy minister
Wholesale market participants won't be insulated from risk.
Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast
Financial Times: Skills shortage, red tape, infrastructure deficit hamper growth.
New Pukenui solar farm takes shape as Government boosts climate change efforts
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts visits Pukenui solar farm
Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund
After a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.
Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water
Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.
Simon Wilson: Auckland election - here's $350, will you vote for us?
OPINION: It may be legal to pay voters but that doesn't make it right, says Simon Wilson.
Basis reinvents the switchboard
Kiwi startup Basis says its smart panel will be safer, cheaper, and shave up to $1000 per year from your power bill. Video / Dean Purcell