New Zealand's largest wood pellet fuel plant was opened today by the Prime Minister, the Hon John Key.

If you're racking up the kilometres these holidays, don't pay more for it than you need to for fuel - challenge yourself to cut 10% off your fuel bill.

Nearly 5000 Kiwi homes benefited from retrofitted insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme during November, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.

A panel of four experts has been chosen to consider applications to the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

The panel will allocate grants to projects which aim to develop and harness New Zealand's tidal and wave technology.

Motorists could save millions in lost time and fuel costs without the need to invest in new road works, according to a series of trials conducted by leading infrastructure consultancy firm GHD.

Contrary to predictions, Environment Canterbury's Clean Heat project, which has seen thousands of Christchurch homeowners install electric heat pumps, has not increased overall household electricity consumption in Christchurch.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) will save taxpayers thousands of dollars thanks to new energy efficiency upgrades planned for campgrounds around the country.

New Zealand car owners are very keen on fuel efficiency and want to be able to buy biofuels at the pump. But in general we'd prefer to be driving a 'dream' car than a 'green' car.

Leading New Zealand and Central Otago Pinot Noir producer, Mt Difficulty is bucking the trend following excellent sales during a tough economic period, by investing $1.5m to expand its wine production capacity.

More and more New Zealanders are switching on to efficient lighting to reduce their power bills. A new Electricity Commission report reveals 84 per cent of homes now utilise energy-efficient bulbs.