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Genesis AI trial cuts energy use by 10% with smart hot water control

The trial involved 17,000 customers, shifting water heating to off-peak times.

Letters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable

OPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.

Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget

Ministers opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.

'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensioners

Electricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.

From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade

'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'

Surf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homes

Earthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.

'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant

Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.

'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power bills

Basis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.

Why energy is set to be a hot topic in next year's election

Meridian’s new CEO shares his thoughts on sector scrutiny amid electricity challenges.

New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather

The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.

Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised

FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.

'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflation

Statistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April.

Why Genesis is simplifying its brand under one unified name

Frank will merge into Genesis between June and September, allowing customer choice.

NZ's power system well-placed for winter - analyst

Lake levels are close to average, easing fears of a power shortage.

Dispatch from Ukraine: Frantic repair work follows Russian strikes on power plant

In full health, the Mykolaiv plant heats 160,000 homes.

'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for households

Household gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.