Carbon prices: what goes up must come down
Markets

Carbon prices: what goes up must come down

The first carbon auction of the year takes place on Wednesday and many are wondering where the price of carbon is going.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Mar 2022
Ukraine invasion caused reconsideration of refinery closure
Policy

Ukraine invasion caused reconsideration of refinery closure

Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused shockwaves through the energy system and prompted  NZ to have another look at closing its refinery.

Ian Llewellyn 10 Mar 2022
Depts advised to pause dismissal of unvaccinated workers
Public sector project Free

Depts advised to pause dismissal of unvaccinated workers

Departments and agencies were advised pausing actions that would dismiss those not vaccinated for covid-19.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Mar 2022
Keeping Tiwai open could increase renewable power
Energy

Keeping Tiwai open could increase renewable power

Modelling has come up with a seemingly counterintuitive conclusion that keeping the Tiwai smelter open will increase renewable electricity generation in the long run.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Mar 2022