Dunedin plans for biodiesel supplier
A Dunedin group hopes to bring a regular supply of biodiesel to the city in a scheme similar to one already operating in Queenstown.
Energy
Wind power and flat fish
West Coast iwi paid in Mokihinui dam deal
Meridian Energy has confirmed it donated money to a West Coast iwi which changed its mind over its opposition to the massive Mokihinui River hydro dam.
Mighty River Power to pay $56.2m interim dividend
State-owned Mighty River Power paid its first interim dividend to the Government - $56.2 million for the six months to the end of December - due to a strong performance for the period.
Meridian to pay $89.6m interim dividend
State-owned generator Meridian Energy Ltd will pay an interim dividend to the Government of $89.58 million.
Dunedin gets ready for Earth Hour
Little protection for Nevis
Niall Watson warns of dire and irreversible consequences if tenure review proposals for two properties in Central Otago's Nevis Valley proceed unchanged.
Call for NZ to develop a 'smart' power grid
Politicians considering the Electricity Industry Bill are being urged to provide for development of a "smart" electricity grid.
Hydro ownership change under fire
The three district councils bordering the Waitaki River oppose the Government's plan to force Meridian Energy to hand over its two Tekapo power stations to Genesis Energy, fearing it poses signific
Power prices need to rise: Contact
Power prices will need to be raised by 4 to 5 percent a year to cover the costs of building new power plants, Contact Energy says.