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Genesis Energy says power shortage cost it $59 million
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Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation
It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.
One of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights back
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Genesis beefs up coal supply to avoid another power price spike
Genesis Energy has bolstered its coal supply to avoid another power shortage.
Nearly $19m paid out in energy bill support last year, average grant high
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Genesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependency
Genesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly.
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China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs
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It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.
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Simon Wilson: What will Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week?
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Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs
With about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.
US bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'
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The rise of nuclear-powered batteries
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Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
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