Budget will include $20m for for oil seismic survey
The upcoming budget will include $20 million over three years to fund a seismic survey programme to encourage oil and gas exploration, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.
Energy
Windfarm hooked up to grid
Power cuts unlikely - Brownlee
Power cuts are unlikely but thermal generation may need to be increased after the Cook Strait power cable failed last night, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.
Power prices could rise $30/month - analyst
New Zealand power bills could increase by nearly $30 a month if New Zealand's gas price becomes linked to international prices, an energy analyst says.
Energy-saving workshop in Mataura
The intricacies of sustainable living will be explored at a workshop to be held at Mataura Community Centre this month.
Plant to get second turbine
Former Mataura paper mill will boost electricity supplied to national grid
Petrol tax let-up for Auckland
The whole country will soon find itself funding Auckland's roads after the Government yesterday announced it would increase the national petrol tax and revoke regional fuel taxes.
First stage of Antarctic wind farm completed
Tough times expected for Contact Energy
Further shake up to electricity sector planned
The future of the Electricity Commission looks uncertain with the Government promising yet another shake up of the electricity sector.