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Chief executive floats potential to combine its US, European and Asian renewables units.
Genesis Energy annual results FY21
Genesis Chief Executive Marc England gives a summary of the company’s financial results for the 2020-21 financial year and looks ahead to priorities for the next 12 months. Video / Supplied
Genesis forecasts coal use to halve this year
Hydro shortages saw electricity system rely heavily on coal to keep lights on this year.
Renewables giant urges Govt to recognise need for gas
Electricity giant promotes its 100% renewable credentials, but warns of need for gas.
Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
Mining giant BHP turning its back on fossil fuels - will investors follow?
Will investors be happy with a smaller BHP – one without petroleum and less coal?
Telstra said to be eyeing Meridian's Oz business
Meridian placed its Australian business under review in June.
Mercury earnings take hit on low rainfall and Kawerau outage
The company forecasts a better year in 2022.
'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families
Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
Contact lifts profit by 24%, makes a case for 'ThermalCo'
Contact Energy put in a solid earnings result for the 2021 year,
Contact Energy earnings lift by $107m
Contact lifted its earnings by 24 per cent and wants NZ's thermal assets to consolidate.
Lake Onslow project 'kneecapping' a solution to power problem
The Government's plans for energy may be contributing to the problems seen on Monday.
Focus: Energy Minister gives updates on power outage
Energy Minister Megan Woods is asked for any updates on Monday night's power outage. Video / Mark Mitchell
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
Power outages: No time 'to turn Huntly turbines on', former Genesis boss says
Talks need to start about encouraging long term investment in the country's power sector.
Audrey Young: Was this Ardern's worst day this term?
Jacinda Ardern's first instinct was damage control to get ahead of public outrage.
Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages
Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.
Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Z Energy sets aggressive non-fuel growth targets
Fuel retailer moves to counter declining tobacco sales, transition to low carbon energy.
Genesis and Tilt partner in new 75MW Northland wind farm
Genesis says Northland wind farm another step towards more renewable generation.
Genesis loses $53m carbon dispute
Board of energy company seeks review after "unexpected" loss over Kupe emission liability.
Sustainable Business: Smart idea secures power source
solarZero develops and installs solar energy systems for homes throughout NZ.
Contact Energy links loans to sustainable performance
Contact Energy now has all its loans in a sustainable finance portfolio.
Hamish Rutherford: Why Energy Minister Megan Woods should be worried
COMMENT: Energy Minister's letters reveal how under strain our energy sector has been.
NZ importing record amount of coal
Coal now fuels more than 10 per cent of the country's electricity as hydro power drops.
Southland could have 'world's largest hydrogen plant'
Gentailers seeking market for southern electricity if Tiwai Point smelter closes.
Former Contact CEO appointed to Mercury board
Former Contact CEO Dennis Barnes has been appointed to the Mercury board.
Energy Minister to seek advice about splitting powers from Electricity Authority
Woods' response to disgruntled retailer hinted regulatory split could be considered.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.
'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch Hospital
Two new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.
Green hydrogen: NZ scientists edge closer to climate-friendly fuel
Major project to make green hydrogen part of NZ's clean energy future gets a $9m boost.
Mercury to buy Trustpower's retail business for $441m
The transaction depends on several conditions including Commerce Commission approval.
Local Focus: Is geothermal really green energy?
One geothermal station is almost as bad as burning gas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.