energy
The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
10th Jul 24, 8:27am
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The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
5th Jul 24, 11:30am
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Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
MBIE projects 80% increase in electricity demand by 2050 and expects 92% of NZ’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2035
3rd Jul 24, 3:32pm
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MBIE projects 80% increase in electricity demand by 2050 and expects 92% of NZ’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2035
When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
3rd Jul 24, 12:27pm
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When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
29th Jun 24, 9:00am
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EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
Murray Grimwood shines a light on what academics discuss among themselves when thinking about the global future. He reduxes some key presentations from a 2023 Stockholm conference you should watch
28th Jun 24, 12:00pm
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Murray Grimwood shines a light on what academics discuss among themselves when thinking about the global future. He reduxes some key presentations from a 2023 Stockholm conference you should watch
How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?
24th Jun 24, 2:12pm
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How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
20th Jun 24, 7:54am
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects
15th Jun 24, 9:30am
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New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects
Murray Grimwood says the future will be so different we need to go back to basics, and with degrowth inevitable it'd be better done voluntarily
15th Jun 24, 9:21am
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Murray Grimwood says the future will be so different we need to go back to basics, and with degrowth inevitable it'd be better done voluntarily
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
15th Jun 24, 9:10am
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
14th Jun 24, 9:48am
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Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
13th Jun 24, 10:14am
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Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
13th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
Cryptocurrencies use massive amounts of power – but eco-friendly alternatives come with their own risks
7th Jun 24, 1:38pm
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Cryptocurrencies use massive amounts of power – but eco-friendly alternatives come with their own risks
Solar farms can eat up farmland – but ‘agrivoltaics’ could mean the best of both worlds for NZ farmers
6th Jun 24, 2:29pm
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Solar farms can eat up farmland – but ‘agrivoltaics’ could mean the best of both worlds for NZ farmers
Martin Brook says New Zealand needs to consider how it can meet the demands of a new economy, practically as well as morally and ethically
5th Jun 24, 9:25am
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Martin Brook says New Zealand needs to consider how it can meet the demands of a new economy, practically as well as morally and ethically
Budget 2024/25 - Summary of all spending plans
Watch out for providers hiking prices to push consumers into service bundle deals, Juha Saarinen says
3rd Jun 24, 8:15am
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Watch out for providers hiking prices to push consumers into service bundle deals, Juha Saarinen says
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
31st May 24, 10:54am
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The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
Commerce Commission tentatively approves Transpower and local lines company revenue increases to cater for growth and replacing ageing assets
29th May 24, 11:33am
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Commerce Commission tentatively approves Transpower and local lines company revenue increases to cater for growth and replacing ageing assets
Energy Minister Simeon Brown says plans to shut down New Zealand's only spot market for gas is a matter for the industry
29th May 24, 7:07am
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Energy Minister Simeon Brown says plans to shut down New Zealand's only spot market for gas is a matter for the industry
Resources Minister Shane Jones hopes to increase the value of mineral exports to $2 billion over the next decade, even if it means digging up some conservation land
23rd May 24, 6:28pm
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Resources Minister Shane Jones hopes to increase the value of mineral exports to $2 billion over the next decade, even if it means digging up some conservation land
The Government has been told the supply of natural gas is getting worse
Cold snap causes an earthquake in wholesale electricity prices Wednesday morning
8th May 24, 8:32am
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Cold snap causes an earthquake in wholesale electricity prices Wednesday morning