Energy Archive

Meat producer eyes millions in energy savings

14 Dec 12 - One of New Zealand’s largest exporters is set to save more than $2 million a year and enhance its global reputation as a sustainable producer through a company-wide energy management programme.

Power company grows home generators

7 Dec 12 - Meridian Energy says it has captured the growing home-generation market in New Zealand.

Get smart with power, says PowerSmart chief

30 Nov 12 - New Zealand could switch to solar energy generation more quickly if the industry was on a level playing field with traditional generation, says one of the founders of a company just named the...

Insulation scheme hot news, say Greens

30 Nov 12 - The Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme is a success story that shows how government can work with community groups and local businesses to create green jobs, improve the lives of...

Fracking report due next week

23 Nov 12 - The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report on fracking will be released on Tuesday.

Textile companies slash energy costs

9 Nov 12 - Ten New Zealand textile companies have cut energy costs by an average 17 per cent this year.

Wind turbine pioneer finds overseas market

2 Nov 12 - New Zealand wind turbine developer Windflow Technology has exported its first turbine.

How to build green - for free

2 Nov 12 - The Government is offering free advice on designing low-energy buildings.

Trustpower surges ahead with Snowtown 2

2 Nov 12 - The turning of the first sod for South Australia’s largest wind farm has signalled the start of construction for Snowtown Stage 11, a 90 turbine expansion of TrustPower’s existing Snowtown wind farm,...

Have your say on mining changes

2 Nov 12 - The Government is calling for public feedback on proposed changes to royalties and the taxation of minerals.

Denniston debate goes back to court

26 Oct 12 - A scheme to mine the Denniston Plateau will be back before the courts on Monday.

Poll shows Maori mood against mining

19 Oct 12 - Opposition to minerals exploration is stronger among Maori than it is among the general population, a poll shows.

Mining mood catches industry by surprise

12 Oct 12 - The mining industry is rethinking its communications strategy in the light of research suggesting most New Zealanders give mining qualified support.

Developing countries adopt green energy

12 Oct 12 - Investments in renewable energy continued their steady rise last year - and the developing world is taking the lead.

Emissions cut, but still at high level

28 Sep 12 - New Zealand’s emissions of greenhouse gases from the energy sector fell slightly last year, but overall, our growth remains high compared to other countries, jusat-out figures show.

CarbonScape picks up rich second prize

28 Sep 12 - New Zealand carbon-refining company CarbonScape has been pipped at the post in one of the world’s largest competitions for sustainable innovation.

RMA not all hot air, says wind chief

14 Sep 12 - The wind energy industry says that environmental groups should not lose sight of the good parts of proposed changes to the Resource Management Act.

Aquaflow wins major Asia award

14 Sep 12 - Kiwi renewable fuels company Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation won a Red Herring magazine Top 100 Asia Award in Hong Kong this week.

Europe bulbs ban leaves NZ unmoved

7 Sep 12 - Europe’s decision to cut power use by banning the sale of energy-hungry incandescent light bulbs has failed to impress the New Zealand Government.

Water-wise Maori now look to the wind

7 Sep 12 - As the Government prepares to negotiate with Maori over ownership of rivers, a Waitangi Tribunal claim is being finalised for Maori to earn a dividend for the use of wind for commercial electricity...

7 Sep 12  Blenheim innovator makes world final

31 Aug 12  Industry slams Govt biofuel backdown

31 Aug 12  Mining cuts won't ease gases liability

31 Aug 12  NZ to host EU energy conference

24 Aug 12  Billions back fossil fuels, says study

24 Aug 12  Fracking no answer, warn Greens

24 Aug 12  Aquaflow makes Asia tech final

17 Aug 12  Wave power popular, but progress is slow

17 Aug 12  Mill Creek wind farm to play key role

27 Jul 12  Petrobras protest skipper walks free

13 Jul 12  NZ helps Tonga build solar plant

29 Jun 12  Puketoi wind farm gets go-ahead

22 Jun 12  We'd like $25m, too, says wind industry

15 Jun 12  Wind energy pathway to jobs, says report

8 Jun 12  Big business gets busy with bioenergy

8 Jun 12  Jobs boom looms in clean energy

8 Jun 12  Power company backs green projects

1 Jun 12  Help us, pleads wind power innovator

1 Jun 12  Make it easier, says rivers champion

1 Jun 12  Solid Energy keen on Taranaki gas

25 May 12  LanzaTech takes global award ... again

18 May 12  Low lake levels affect gas emissions

4 May 12  Key must quit coal connection, says campaigner

27 Apr 12  Britain tempts NZ over marine power

20 Apr 12  Coal survey unfair, says protest group

20 Apr 12  Business takes over energy centre

13 Apr 12  Firm doubles sales of LED lights

13 Apr 12  Bioenergy group looks for scholars

13 Apr 12  City wins praise for fracking stand

5 Apr 12  Wind energy lobby predicts big things

5 Apr 12  EPA bombshell means big changes ahead

30 Mar 12  Wind is the word at Hamilton talks

23 Mar 12  Marine energy groups to join forces

16 Mar 12  Talks look at wood for bio-energy

9 Mar 12  Wind power forecast is for huge growth

24 Feb 12  Lucy joins oil ship boarding party

17 Feb 12  Meridian explains jump in emissions

17 Feb 12  Solid Energy wants coal from new mine

3 Feb 12  Developer goes solar for subdivision

3 Feb 12  Fancy fridges save country millions

3 Feb 12  Solid Energy buys back Spring Creek

27 Jan 12  Interest high in green-living project

27 Jan 12  Hydropower on rise worldwide

20 Jan 12  Taupo tempts clean-tech Americans

20 Jan 12  Meridian drops wind farm project

9 Dec 11  Drop Denniston, says business lobby

25 Nov 11  Hacker slams lignite on miner's website

18 Nov 11  Scrap lignite plan, says energy expert

11 Nov 11  LanzaTech lands a first with India

11 Nov 11  Aquaflow to show know-how in Australia

11 Nov 11  Wind power projects short of money

4 Nov 11  We can capture carbon, says report

4 Nov 11  Gas outage spurs forest biofuel option

28 Oct 11  Study urges care with harvesting for biofuel

28 Oct 11  Quake city to focus on energy-wise buildings

21 Oct 11  Windflow back in the black

21 Oct 11  Stewart Island wants to stand alone

14 Oct 11  Windflow puts future in shareholders' hands

7 Oct 11  Windflow founder backs shares plan

30 Sep 11  Nelson projects aim to cut emissions

23 Sep 11  Windflow signs deal in Shetlands

16 Sep 11  Labour plans for state clean energy push

9 Sep 11  Fossil fuel investment will damage NZ's reputation

2 Sep 11  Genesis surpasses cuts targets

2 Sep 11  Windflow seeks capital to take IP offshore

26 Aug 11  State deals cut out wind power pioneer

26 Aug 11  Windflow signs deal with NZ Windfarms

19 Aug 11  ETS cutting emissions, says minister

19 Aug 11  Wind farm adds to environment awards

5 Aug 11  Coal has major role in power generation

17 Jun 11  Hydro footprint light on environment

17 Jun 11  New standard measures energy efficiency

10 Jun 11  Wind energy now in the mainstream

10 Jun 11  Ten things they want you know about wind energy ...

13 May 11  Public has no say in southern lignite plant

13 May 11  LanzaTech makes mark in Silicon Valley

6 May 11  Who says homes can't be stylish ... and energy efficient?

15 Apr 11  Solid Energy hits out at Pike gas advice

25 Mar 11  Kaipara key first step, says energy group

18 Mar 11  Crest gets nod for Kaipara tidal plant

18 Mar 11  Biodiesel co-op wants to expand

18 Mar 11  Australia, Germany sign solar pact

18 Mar 11  Labour: All councils should look at solar

11 Mar 11  New Christchurch could show world the way

11 Mar 11  Taupo centre showcases clean energy

4 Mar 11  Windflow happy with UK tariff change

4 Mar 11  Waikato wind farm wins approval

25 Feb 11  Geothermal best bet, says Contact

18 Feb 11  Lignite mining could send emissions soaring

18 Feb 11  Windfarm decision worries developers

4 Feb 11  Lanzatech takes on international exec

4 Feb 11  Kiwi bach shows off power of solar

21 Jan 11  Investment in five wind farms tops $250m

10 Dec 10  Solid Energy happy to sit on lignite facts

10 Dec 10  Windflow rights issue raises $3 million

26 Nov 10  EECA 1 - bioenergy all the rage

26 Nov 10  EECA 2 - top honours to Te Kuiti

26 Nov 10  EECA 3 - pig-power in Taranaki

26 Nov 10  EECA 4 - two crowns for Christchurch

19 Nov 10  UK opening for turbines excites Windflow

5 Nov 10  Asia seen as hub of renewable energy

22 Oct 10  Carbon trade transparency key, says manager

22 Oct 10  NZ wind turbine makes California breakthrough

8 Oct 10  Solar returning to the White House

24 Sep 10  Delays frustrate Kaipara tidal energy developer

17 Sep 10  Brownlee chuffed with geothermal figures

17 Sep 10  Maari reaches ‘10 million barrel’ milestone

17 Sep 10  Meridian, landowners talk on North Bank hydro project

10 Sep 10  Bioenergy material going to waste, says report

10 Sep 10  LanzaTech signs for first coal-to-biological-fuel project

3 Sep 10  Mighty River likes look of carbon market

3 Sep 10  We pay $11m too much, say major power users

3 Sep 10  Go for natural gas - the price is right

20 Aug 10  Top Energy sells Fiji operation

13 Aug 10  Meridian to build huge Aussie wind farm

6 Aug 10  Coal-fired station predicts cut in emissions

6 Aug 10  Mighty River offers carbon deals to landowners

6 Aug 10  Lightbulbs - so you think you know the difference

6 Aug 10  Fuel prices mainly unaffected by ETS

30 Jul 10  Official energy website wins award

23 Jul 10  Vector shows off first of new-tech solar systems

23 Jul 10  NZ energy firm finds Aussie scheme profitable

23 Jul 10  Government releases energy update

2 Jul 10  Businesses could carve $2b off energy bills

18 Jun 10  Company tax cut puts $21m on Vector's books

18 Jun 10  Renewable generation remains high

11 Jun 10  LanzaTech eyes oil and coal waste gases

11 Jun 10  'Sensible' Norway halts new oil drilling, say Greens

4 Jun 10  Inventor claims he's beaten energy storage problems

4 Jun 10  Kiwis 'throwing away millions' in electricity savings

28 May 10  Power companies explain ETS price rises

14 May 10  Big player Genesis turns carbon market builder

14 May 10  Kiwi companies eye $800m Canberra fund

23 Apr 10  Gull might import ethanol to meet fuel demand

23 Apr 10  We're putting $650b into renewable energy

9 Apr 10  Solid Energy lawyers check out free credits

26 Mar 10  Coal users count the cost - but how much?

19 Mar 10  NZ pioneer sells first overseas clean-tech rights

19 Feb 10  NZ drags chain on clean-tech, says Crest director

12 Feb 10  Wind grows share of power generation

11 Dec 09  Power stations switch turns off Meridian

4 Dec 09  OBITUARY: Kiwi pioneered biochar research

9 Oct 09  ASX green move means good news for NZ

18 Sep 09  Renewable power runs at 70 per cent

21 Aug 09  Bio-oil from wood trials excite backers

21 Aug 09  Pioneer Pers is making waves in Denmark

21 Aug 09  Meridian buys US solar-farm developer

14 Aug 09  Wind energy key to cutting electricity emissions

7 Aug 09  Crest can't get its hands on million-dollar grant

24 Jul 09  Coal pushes NZ's emissions up

24 Jul 09  Companies link to hasten biofuel production

24 Jul 09  NZ House told to green up its act

24 Jul 09  Straterra goes to bat for mining industry

24 Jul 09  GNS sings praises of NZ oil potential

14 Jul 09  Small miner puts case for use of coal

3 Jul 09  Crown Minerals happy with tour of the majors

30 Jun 09  Why Top Energy is sitting pretty

19 Jun 09  Emissions from power generation at low level

19 Jun 09  Last of the coal to be mined at Kimihia project

16 Jun 09  German coal move good for NZ researchers

9 Jun 09  Decision near on greenhouse gas emissions rules

5 Jun 09  Coal mining takes on touch of the golden days

22 May 09  We'd rather have a tax break, say biofuels producers

22 May 09  Power companies' earnings 'disturb' minister

19 May 09  Biodiesel industry gets multi-million dollar boost

19 May 09  Consortium wins funding for wave energy device

19 May 09  Aquaflow keen despite poor share issue response

19 May 09  Forget Australia, urges wind energy expert

15 May 09  Analysis: Solid Energy reveals its hand

8 May 09  Australians merge to boost NZ coal gas search

5 May 09  Solid Energy on trail of carbon accounting

1 May 09  ETS certainty vital, says wind energy chief

24 Apr 09  Genesis buying credits, but quiet on NZUs deal

24 Apr 09  Origin could be player in southern coal gas

24 Apr 09  Deforestation must stop, says power company

24 Apr 09  King Solomon looking at more than gold

21 Apr 09  NZ could lead in wind energy, says global expert

17 Apr 09  Hydro dams carry concerns, says Greenpeace

17 Apr 09  Knock-backs no worry, says wind energy group

17 Apr 09  Coal-rich southern mine heads for closure

17 Apr 09  Carbon credits sale funds heat-loss spy in the sky

14 Apr 09  Drilling crews busy in hunt for Southland gas

14 Apr 09  US bank troubles could leave Transpower exposed

9 Apr 09  Greens and Nats do deal over home insulation

9 Apr 09  Wairarapa wind farms win consent

9 Apr 09  Rainbow Warrior chief here to talk wind power

7 Apr 09  Commissioners knock back wind farms

3 Apr 09  Blame transport, not animals, says energy expert

3 Apr 09  Togetherness key to our bioenergy success

31 Mar 09  Meridian tests Kaipara potential for wind power

31 Mar 09  Wellington eyes hydro plant at Wainuiomata

27 Mar 09  Solid Energy wants action on southern lignite

27 Mar 09  Blue Mountain finds the BOOT fits

24 Mar 09  Coal turned to gold for British millionaire

20 Mar 09  Brownlee facts spur power station protesters

20 Mar 09  Kiwi charcoal system in line for world prize

20 Mar 09  Wood-pellet industry resents officials’ disinterest

10 Mar 09  Time right for mass home insulation, says economist

6 Mar 09  Electricity Commission review puts M-co at risk

3 Mar 09  Don't count on Kaukapakapa thermal plant to solve electricity woes, Genesis tells commission

27 Feb 09  Minister's omission worries wood fuel backers

27 Feb 09  Manapouri power problems worry Government

24 Feb 09  NZ firms chase slice of Obama's clean-energy billions

24 Feb 09  Invasive jatropha might have dodged NZ security net

24 Feb 09  Costs slow action on fixing Cook Strait cables

24 Feb 09  New approach to electricity governance recommended

24 Feb 09  Green light for New Zealand’s first Solar City Pilot

24 Feb 09  Smith: DOC needs to be more transparent

20 Feb 09  Crest gathers support for Kaipara tidal project

20 Feb 09  GNS sees big benefits in geothermal link with Japan

20 Feb 09  Mission sparks high-level interest in marine energy

17 Feb 09  Aquaflow confident of getting $20m from investors

17 Feb 09  Capital fast-tracks tidal turbine trial

13 Feb 09  Regional council gives thumbs down to jatropha

13 Feb 09  Scientist pioneers cheaper solar cells

10 Feb 09  Kiwis a bit short on good ideas, UK expert says

10 Feb 09  Capital scraps over windfarms in parks

10 Feb 09  Wellington to stage micro-turbines trials

3 Feb 09  Learn from us, says UK renewables expert

30 Jan 09  JATROPHA: Toxic seeds could fool children

27 Jan 09  Farmers fear fuel-source jatropha will kill stock

27 Jan 09  NZ could pay the price for Australian energy targets

27 Jan 09  Biofuels a sham, says Goldsmith's ecology magazine

23 Jan 09  Australia better investment bet than NZ, says Trustpower

23 Jan 09  Anxious Asian buyers try to rewrite NZ coal deals

20 Jan 09  ETS puts NZ power users $360m behind Australia

20 Jan 09  Timber plant pioneers geothermal sequestration

20 Jan 09  British developers keen to work with NZ on clean energy

22 Dec 08  Environment Court confirms Mahinerangi windfarm

22 Dec 08  Greenpeace New Zealand Inc v Genesis Power Ltd

19 Dec 08  The new slavery - some say it's time to face up to the curse of oil

19 Dec 08  Board of inquiry into Turitea wind farm proposal

16 Dec 08  Banks praise direct selling of carbon credits

16 Dec 08  Ministry extends time for carbon-reporting comments

16 Dec 08  Brownlee urgently wipes thermal ban and biofuel requirement

16 Dec 08  Crown Minerals taking oil offers to Asia

12 Dec 08  Lightbulb move angers NZ manufacturer

12 Dec 08  Hugh Green: Contractor turns oil and gas hunter

12 Dec 08  Government does not support any form of mandatory bio fuel obligation

5 Dec 08  Westport coal export scheme could save port

2 Dec 08  Aquaflow woos big international players

2 Dec 08  Entries open for energy awards

25 Nov 08  Energy-saving scheme targets old industrial motors

25 Nov 08  New interest shown in southern oil shale field

25 Nov 08  Economic Development Minister to open Pike River coal mine

21 Nov 08  Report deals blow to wind-and-water power backers

21 Nov 08  NZOG shows way in Canterbury Basin oil search

18 Nov 08  Worried investors back off renewables sector decisions

18 Nov 08  Electricity watchdog might be made independent

14 Nov 08  New Zealanders get first chance to buy Aquaflow shares

14 Nov 08  NZ obstacles scare off major overseas companies

11 Nov 08  Port Taranaki gas terminal high on Nats' action list

7 Nov 08  Nat's bedfellows happy to cuddle up with energy policy

7 Nov 08  Solid Energy chief heads world coal body

4 Nov 08  Taranaki engineer in move to produce low-cost fuel

31 Oct 08  Crown Minerals eyes rich gas hydrates deposits

31 Oct 08  NZ magnets might play part in Big Bang showcase experiment

24 Oct 08  Contact puts $75 million price tag on carbon commitment

24 Oct 08  Nats' research stance worries wind turbine pioneer

24 Oct 08  National-Maori deal to put geothermal under Minerals Act?

21 Oct 08  Biodeisel demand fuels price of wood waste

17 Oct 08  Clean-tech investors need to bring money and skills

17 Oct 08  Northland, East Coast basins about to go to tender

17 Oct 08  Cook Strait cable in the spotlight

14 Oct 08  Nats won't back billion-dollar warm homes plan, says Smith

14 Oct 08  Company clustering aims to cut energy and waste costs

14 Oct 08  Hydro schemes on wrong side of the island, says report

10 Oct 08  Europe stand likely to boost carbon capture technology

10 Oct 08  Key players ponder Nat's 'unusual' R&D decision

10 Oct 08  Buffett makes a bid for power - that's our power

7 Oct 08  NZ in danger of missing clean-tech boom, warns expert

7 Oct 08  We can have cheaper street lights, says promoter

3 Oct 08  Power users unite in push for electricity reform

3 Oct 08  Wind power poser: Low lakes mean low wind speeds

3 Oct 08  Asian coal demand gives longer life to Stockton mine

3 Oct 08  Huntly helps Genesis to $10m profit increase

3 Oct 08  'Hard year' nearly halves Meridian profit

3 Oct 08  Houston company buy-in will boost Contact Energy coal

26 Sep 08  Hydrogen economy tumbles down the NZ wish-list

19 Sep 08  Crest appeal one of four over tidal power scheme

16 Sep 08  Kaipara hapu lodges appeal against Crest tidal project

16 Sep 08  Contact wins consent for Taupo geothermal station

9 Sep 08  NZ scientists unrecognised for work behind the scenes

5 Sep 08  US speculation regulator includes NZ among targets

2 Sep 08  Mobil closes in on carbon dioxide breathrough

2 Sep 08  Wholesale electricity index up 9.79 points on a year ago

29 Aug 08  Wind energy developers keep keen eye on new approvals process

29 Aug 08  MAF excited at finding cellulose perennial solution to biofuels

26 Aug 08  National goes quiet on coal-fired power

22 Aug 08  Northland gives nod to Kaipara tidal energy project

22 Aug 08  Genesis and Rodney council reach understanding on wastewater

22 Aug 08  Niwa scientists take serious look at algae for biofuel

12 Aug 08  Wind-turbine pioneer sceptical about National policy

12 Aug 08  Nats to reveal energy policy this week

12 Aug 08  Council delays decision on Kaipara tidal-power station

12 Aug 08  Caygill, Cayford new members on EECA

12 Aug 08  Nuclear power definitely not an option: Greens

8 Aug 08  Pike River deal trebles forecast revenues for first coal production

8 Aug 08  Supreme Court still quiet on Rodney gas power station

8 Aug 08  Crest expects Kaipara tidal power decision next week

8 Aug 08  Coal-seam gas exploration operations to begin

5 Aug 08  Unhappy Argent questions future of NZ biodiesel industry

5 Aug 08  'Too busy' Key suddenly finds time to meet power station opponents

5 Aug 08  Tiny turbines to power Antarctic science station

1 Aug 08  Biofuels player pulls $100m plug on New Zealand plant

1 Aug 08  ANALYSIS: Show faith in our emerging biofuels industry

1 Aug 08  National not opposing Helensville gas-fired power station plan

1 Aug 08  TrustPower rides rocky RMA road to win Mahinerangi approval

1 Aug 08  Government reopens marine energy chequebook

29 Jul 08  Millions on research could mean billions in earnings

25 Jul 08  Coal, wind, waves - the hunt is on for hydrogen energy

25 Jul 08  Energy authority cock-a-hoop over Tegel heat recovery success

25 Jul 08  Goldsmith organisation condemns plans for importing biofuels into NZ

22 Jul 08  Neptune in turbine talks over Cook Strait tidal energy plans

22 Jul 08  Meridian building windfarms in Australia and Antarctica

22 Jul 08  Contact plans wind farm for Southern Hawke's Bay

18 Jul 08  National Party hopeful targets Indonesian coal used at Huntly

18 Jul 08  Biofuel subsidies waste of money, says OECD report

15 Jul 08  Pure Power looking to up New Zealand investment

15 Jul 08  Crest waits for Kaipara nod as Portugal prepares to plug in to wave power

15 Jul 08  Waste-to-biofuel developer wins $12m in state funding

15 Jul 08  Contact Energy’s pending parent determined to go nuclear

11 Jul 08  Gas the way to go for home heating, say manufacturers

11 Jul 08  New gas system will make it easier to switch supplier

8 Jul 08  Branch out into willow, biofuel maker urges farmers

4 Jul 08  Wind-generated electricity blows past 2007 figures

4 Jul 08  Energy summit chance for power players to let off steam

27 Jun 08  Contact Energy drops Environment Court appeal against Meridian wind farm

20 Jun 08  Genesis starts $100 million entry into carbon market

20 Jun 08  Solid energy assessing coal-to-transport fuel scheme

20 Jun 08  Pike River coal manages emissions and looks forward to price increases

18 Jun 08  Extreme low hydro inflows reduces TrustPower's profit outlook

18 Jun 08  Lights out for the incandescent bulb

13 Jun 08  Kiwis cut power use 2%, advertisements and rain now due

13 Jun 08  Hydro lakes at their lowest this year

12 Jun 08  Kaipara marine energy plan worries fishermen

12 Jun 08  Push for wider use of geothermal energy, using "low heat" resources

12 Jun 08  US$100m, 20MW roof-top solar power plan detailed

12 Jun 08  O'Reilly: No excuse for faltering energy supply

12 Jun 08  Mobil joins the biofuel parade

11 Jun 08  Power saving radio and TV ads to start this weekend

11 Jun 08  First personal carbon trading scheme launches

11 Jun 08  The big debate comes down to heated towel rails?

10 Jun 08  DOC - Crest Energy allays our concerns over Kaipara tidal energy project

10 Jun 08  Public power savings campaign likely to start this weekend

10 Jun 08  Brownlee: So there IS a power crisis

10 Jun 08  TrustPower: Kiwi power users fortunate to have shelter from world fuel prices

10 Jun 08  Green MPs respond to power problem: Fridges get the flick

10 Jun 08  Spot electricity index down slightly in the past week

10 Jun 08  IEA shows way to sustained economic growth based on clean energy

10 Jun 08  No need to take IEA advice to quadruple nuclear power, says Greenpeace

9 Jun 08  $40m electricity price subsidy revealed, new geothermal on early

6 Jun 08  Clean energy attractive to investors

6 Jun 08  EU Parliament looks at rules for carbon capture and storage

6 Jun 08  Contact's Otahuhu gas-fired plant out

4 Jun 08  Crest Energy upbeat at close of Kaipara tidal energy consent hearings

4 Jun 08  Neptune’s non-notified consent a victory for innovation over caution

4 Jun 08  Transpower looks at possible new central North Island grid links for renewables

4 Jun 08  Overwhelming support for wind energy

4 Jun 08  Spot electricity prices fall

4 Jun 08  ECCA figures on Kiwis and renewables

4 Jun 08  Pike River tunnel reaches Hawera fault

3 Jun 08  NZ solar efforts look small compared with EU's strong sector growth

3 Jun 08  Brazillian ambassdor snaps back on rain forest-for-fuel claims

3 Jun 08  Red Stag co-generation plant puts $1m a year on bottomline

3 Jun 08  US study: US$35 per ton carbon price will cut emissions 10%

3 Jun 08  US wineries go for 100% solar power, lightweight bottles

3 Jun 08  Public investment in major clear coal plant project at risk

30 May 08  Marine energy on a roll - offshore investors lining up

30 May 08  New Zealand's largest gas field completed

30 May 08  Why Parker is enthisiastic about marine energy

30 May 08  Govt funding for Kaipara harbour tidal energy devices

29 May 08  Meridian fights local body troika's backdoor bid to ban windfarms

29 May 08  New petrol price impact research under way

29 May 08  Recipients of millions in marine energy grants announced today

29 May 08  Contact cranks part of New Plymouth plant back to life

28 May 08  Windflow falls victim to noise issue

28 May 08  Two news wells for Taranaki's Cheal oil field

28 May 08  Electricity bosses given new policy orders

28 May 08  Update on proposed national grid regulations

28 May 08  $100m smart meter policy ushers in future appliance remote control

27 May 08  Solar hot-water payback too slow

26 May 08  Continued tax incentives for renewables expected to boost growth 20%

23 May 08  Financiers: Is Kyoto factored into Contact Energy?

23 May 08  Greens get warm, energy-efficient houses in Budget win

23 May 08  Keep your hat on Mam: Queen invests in biggest wind turbine

23 May 08  BP: We've slashed emissions 24% below 2003 levels

22 May 08  Govt's moratorium won't affect electricity supply - Caygill

22 May 08  Delaying the ETS risks electricity security , delays to win energy investment

22 May 08  Brownlee - thermal generation shows need for power saving campaign

20 May 08  Electricity market: Prices continue to rise

19 May 08  Canadian with Kiwi connections to take over Genesis

16 May 08  NZ energy-miser motor could lead the world

16 May 08  Gas from our coal could provide energy for 1600 years

6 May 08  Heavy-emitters should buy now, says carbon trader

2 May 08  Crest Energy ready to power up the Kaipara

30 Apr 08  Lines companies can’t duck thermal ban - Parker

30 Apr 08  Hutt hi-tech could ground overhead pylons fears

29 Apr 08  Wholesale electricity prices fall on last month

29 Apr 08  New report: Power utilities could make efficiency impovements of up to 11%

29 Apr 08  OptiSolar applies to build world's biggest (16 sq km) solar farm

28 Apr 08  Woodhouse ready for commercialised carbon trade-off

28 Apr 08  NZ companies join UN emissions project

28 Apr 08  The big business question: How do we do it?

28 Apr 08  We're five times greener than the Aussies

24 Apr 08  Greens cool down on coal, but still hot on emissions

24 Apr 08  Power struggle as top energy companies go to war

24 Apr 08  Welcome to the age of ‘black power’

24 Apr 08  Christchurch centre starts probing methane absorbing gas molecules on sea floor

24 Apr 08  UN honours climate change ‘trailblazer’ Clark

23 Apr 08  Green Party pledges to shut Huntly, hobble coal industry

22 Apr 08  It's not so bad - a Carbon News series on mitigating the impact of emissions trading down on the farm

21 Apr 08  The other side of the PI story: how environmental extremists are attacking NZ companies

18 Apr 08  Genesis to build new $420m thermal plant unless regulations say not to

18 Apr 08  Carbon neutrality uncompromised by coal supply, Meridian says

18 Apr 08  Biofuels target of protests in UK

17 Apr 08  Contact Energy not defying thermal ban

16 Apr 08  ‘Mokihinui doomed by RMA if not by Mallard’

16 Apr 08  Labour’s energy strategy in tatters, Brownlee says

16 Apr 08  Contact signs contracts in $250 million peaking plant project

15 Apr 08  MP: Parachutes coming out on bio fuel imports

15 Apr 08  Drought sparks winter electricity contigency planning

14 Apr 08  Thermal ban ‘will kill oil exploration’ – Todd

14 Apr 08  Forest and Bird supports request to call in Mokihinui consent

11 Apr 08  EXCLUSIVE: Cook Strait tidal test turbine gains resource consent

11 Apr 08  New price control and investment law for utilities

11 Apr 08  Carbon neutrality? What about 400% electricity use cut instead?

10 Apr 08  No European-like second phase windfall profits for NZ generators

10 Apr 08  Local authorities to get message on renewables

10 Apr 08  Kiwi-based Windflow Technology does $12m plus turbine deal with Te Rere Hau

10 Apr 08  US expert: No technical barrier to 20% wind power goal in NZ

10 Apr 08  Contact No1 in electricity hedge market services

10 Apr 08  BP warned of political troubles in West Papua LNG project

7 Apr 08  Minister: There's a place for nuclear

7 Apr 08  Study confirms 50% CO2 reduction from use of home-grown biodiesel

4 Apr 08  Carbon News discovers "book-and-claim" scheme answer to bio-fuels impasse

4 Apr 08  Mallard foreshadows easier planning path for renewables, attacks polluters

3 Apr 08  Oil stocks agreement signed with the Netherlands

2 Apr 08  No timeframe on exploiting southern lignite fields

1 Apr 08  NZ Windfarms increases stake in WindPower Maungatua

1 Apr 08  Mighty River Power committed to new geothermal development

31 Mar 08  Skids under government’s bio-fuels mandate

31 Mar 08  Parker pooh-poohs 50% power hike report

31 Mar 08  Bio-fuels threaten food catastrophe

27 Mar 08  Spot electricity market summary

26 Mar 08  Environmental protests knock millions off Solid Energy's bottom line

26 Mar 08  Meridian half-year profit $94 million - $175 million special dividend

26 Mar 08  Half year loss but Solid Energy forecasts profitability for full year

20 Mar 08  Huntly sends electricity emissions into nosedive

19 Mar 08  Queensland drives net solar cost down to under $1500 per household

17 Mar 08  Government’s bio-fuel bubble fit to burst

17 Mar 08  Two marine energy fund applications

17 Mar 08  EU pumps up minimum taxes for diesel to equal petrol

12 Mar 08  Right House scores DOC carbon neutral contract

12 Mar 08  Half of inter-island pole 1 power link back before winter

12 Mar 08  Poll: National electricity grid greatly worries New Zealanders