EnergyDesktop computers use twice as much energy as laptopsMany electronic and miscellaneous objects are never fully turned "off," and thus consume power all the time.18 Mar 01:25 AM
EnergyOil giants trade to profit from slumpKnown for their oil fields, refineries, and petrol stations, BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Total are also the world's biggest oil traders.15 Mar 10:55 PM
AgribusinessSolid Energy will need bank dealSolid Energy says it is solvent, but only just, and will need a new deal from its bankers to survive.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyTesla hiring for new stationary-storage unitTesla Motors' new stationary-storage unit making battery packs will help founder Elon Musk expand beyond electric vehicles.06 Mar 12:57 AM
EnergyMinister wants to increase electric car useTransport Minister Simon Bridges wants to increase the use of electric and hybrid cars in new Zealand04 Mar 10:26 PM
EnergySwift oil price recovery doubtedA growing consensus is emerging from the likes of BP, the International Energy Agency, shale wildcatters and even the Saudis.04 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin council's debt drops by $25 millionThe Dunedin City Council's group debt has dropped by more than $25 million on the back of stronger results by its companies, new figures show.02 Mar 05:52 AM
EnergyHumble light bulb helps Japan fill nuclear gapJapan's push to keep power flowing after it shuttered its nuclear program may best be illustrated by 73 million light bulbs.26 Feb 10:40 PM
EnergyTales from an oil-sands slideIn the midst of the price swoon, many executives and workers remain confident the oil-sands industry will pull through.25 Feb 01:15 AM
EnergyMRP writedown puts spotlight on ContactMighty River Power's $69 million writedown on two failed geothermal developments overseas is a lesson for Contact Energy, says an analyst.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyAmbitious Powershop develops Oz marketKiwi energy company Powershop is expanding its Australian market before targeting Europe and Asia next year.22 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian pencils in $625m capital returnMeridian Energy has raised its dividend and says it intends to return $625 million of capital to shareholders over the next five years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnexpected power outage 'cavalier'Dunedin residents are angry after they lost power for eight hours a week earlier than expected - saying the power company's attitude to the mistake was 'cavalier'.17 Feb 10:32 PM
BDBDEnergyNZOG takes hit on falling oil priceNew Zealand Oil & Gas, the exploration company, turned in a loss in its first half after the global drop in oil prices.17 Feb 09:10 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian earnings up, capital return possibleMeridian Energy, which generates about 30 per cent of the country's electricity, lifted first-half earnings 21 per cent.17 Feb 09:00 PM
EnergyShowdown looms for Contact EnergyContact Energy could be heading for a showdown with minority shareholders over what to do with a $1 billion pot of cash.16 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower shares lead fall in stock indexNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, led by Contact Energy after it flagged plans to invest offshore. Genesis Energy and Meridian Energy declined as enthusiasm for the sector cooled.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyContact shares slump after profit fallContact Energy shares have fallen nearly 9 per cent today after reporting a plunge in half-year profits.15 Feb 11:20 PM
BDBDEnergyNZOG mounts full bid for CueNew Zealand Oil & Gas is fulfilling analysts' predictions that falling oil prices would prompt mergers and acquisitions by mounting a full takeover bid for Cue Energy, just two months after....12 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyOil's surge in volatility just what traders wantThe CBOE Crude Oil Volatility Index climbed to 63.14 on February 5, the highest level in almost six years.11 Feb 01:45 AM
EnergyHow China is turning faecal sludge into 'black gold'A growing portion of China's toilet waste is converted into fertiliser and biogas.08 Feb 10:30 PM
EnergyMeridian to replace faulty transformersMeridian Energy is replacing two of its transformers at its Manapouri power station after finding a fault with cooling units.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyPower giants hold pricesMighty River Power and Meridian Energy will keep the price they charge for electricity on hold this year for the third year in a row.22 Jan 04:00 PM
