Electricity Authority 'disappointed' after customers left without power, is reviewing the blackout event
The Electricity Authority says it’s “disappointed” some people were left without power on Monday night, and will be reviewing the blackout event.
Cities and towns across the North Island were plunged into darkness on one of the coldest nights of the year on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday night, the authority said that as the industry regulator, it is “concerned about the system response”.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Author: Henry Cooke
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Source: nzherald.co.nz
Author: Bryan Leyland
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New Zealand is likely to import more coal this year than it has in any other year, in the midst of a government-declared climate emergency. Last year the country's main coal users imported more than they had in 14 years, and this year government officials expect even more to come in. Most of this coal is burned to power our homes and businesses.
Source: Radio New Zealand
Author: Jordan Bond
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Source: stuff.co.nz
Author: Tom Pullar-Strecker
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