Power firms against scrapping clause
A Central Otago district plan change sparked by proposals for new power generation projects is likely to cause confusion rather than clarify the issues, power companies say.
Energy
Mercury Energy increases prices to reflect ETS
Mercury Energy is blaming the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for its planned increase in energy prices from July 1.
Greens offer Budget package
A progressive power pricing system whereby a portion of all households' power bills has a set low price is among measures laid out in the Green Party's $4.46 billion a year alternative budget.
September start for Mahinerangi wind farm
TrustPower annual profit rises, revenue falls
TrustPower Ltd has reported after-tax profit rose 14 percent to $119.4 million in the year ended March 31, 2010 on a 3 percent fall in revenue.
Contact Energy loses customers
Contact Energy Ltd lost 2000 electricity customers in the past month and 6000 customers in the past year, according to its latest operating report.
NZ to join International Renewable Energy Agency
New Zealand intends to join an intergovernmental organisation that promotes the production and sustainable use of renewable energy, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Transpower to provide temporary electricity
Some areas of Lake Tekapo will get a temporary electricity supply when supply is cut on May 18 for 10 hours so Transpower can carry out maintenance.
Wind-power partner sought
The group hoping to put wind power into the houses around Blueskin Bay is looking for a joint-venture partner.
Taxes could add 10c to petrol prices
New Zealand diesel prices hit their highest level in 17 months in April on the back of rising crude oil prices, and tax increases could add another 10 cents a litre to the price of petrol by the en