Generation from geothermal sources hits historical high
More electricity was generated from geothermal sources in the three months to June than at any other time in New Zealand's history, Economic Development Ministry figures reveal.
Energy
Blessing as work starts on wind farm
Otago's first wind farm will be supplying electricity to Dunedin by early next winter, TrustPower chief executive Vince Hawksworth says.
Government energy policy criticised
New Zealand is unlikely to meet the Government target of 90% of electricity generated from renewable sources by 2025, the Institute of Professional Engineers (Ipenz) and University of Otago energy
Lignite fast track proposed
Multibillion-dollar plans for a lignite-to-diesel conversion plant and urea plant in Southland are so significant the Government could fast-track their resource consents, Gore District Council ma
Fast switching of power firms could be costly
Cut-price power launched
Pulse Energy owner Pulse Utilities has launched a no-frills, cut-price brand that could be in the South by next year.
Energy-saving targets released for comment
Householders, businesses and the public service will be encouraged to save energy to help make New Zealand as energy efficient as its OECD partners, a pair of updated government strategies release
Meridian applauds consents progress
The issue of whether water should be granted for a new $1 billion power scheme on the lower Waitaki River was back before the Environment Court again yesterday in Oamaru.
Biodiesel grants scheme to be extended: Brownlee
The Government's biodiesel grants scheme is being extended, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.
Environment Court: still some issues to settle
The Environment Court this week will still have to settle some issues relating to conditions on resource consents granted for Meridian Energy's proposed $1 billion power scheme on the lower Waitak