The Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.
BCG warns that without action, supply could drop another 50% within five years.
Contact Energy says the appeal could delay the solar farm by up to a year.
The 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.
Act leader says burning some coal to enable more renewable power 'not a bad deal'.
Genesis chairwoman Barbara Chapman says the company is reviewing its equity options.
But supply of LNG won't be an issue with glut predicted to come on to market.
OPINION: Repaying debt would be better for taxpayers and the market.
Worth perhaps $2b, the deal follows NZ Government's LNG import announcement.
The deal is tipped to value Clarus Group at about $2 billion.
An LNG import terminal is being explored to bolster dwindling local gas supply.
Nicola Willis confirmed the Crown will maintain its 51% stake in power firms.
The job cuts will be in Europe, Norway and Canada.
Genesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.
The long awaited Frontier Report on the electricity sector is due out this week.
The telco's CEO is talking up some big corporate wins.
Genesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.
Decline largely because of higher reliance on shale and deep offshore resources.
Contact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.
EECA says simple fixes like sealing steam leaks can slash energy use by 30%.
Wholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.
The power grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission for approval.
Brookfield is said to be negotiating the deal alongside New Zealand distributor Powerco.
'Two major droughts and a dramatic decline in gas availability' were among the challenges.
The midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.
Vector's adjusted earnings rose 16% to $401.1m in the June year.
Transpower CEO James Kilty says project throughput increased 75% this year.
Transpower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata.
The Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.
Tough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year.
