Contact Energy’s power play

Why you’ll be paying more for power  We find out in our conversation with gentailer Contact Energy off the back of its improved $153m net profit for six months to December 31.    CEO Mike Fuge explains why consumer power prices are set to rise above inflation. Ouch!  You’ll also hear Mike’s view on the future of gas and why it’s necessary but tricky. Why the aluminum smelter Tiwai Point must remain open. Why there’s more to batteries. And why solar is niche in NZ.   For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.