ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about Aurora Energy's information disclosure requirements expresses concerns over the departure from good regulatory practice. The submission addresses issues such as the impracticality of proposed voltage quality requirements, the de facto mandating of Aurora’s voluntary customer charter, and the compartmentalisation of safety-related expenditure.

ENA submission to Transpower about consultation on Benefit-Based Charges and Adjustments. The submission emphasises the need for consistency in methodologies regarding beneficiaries and costs, and suggests that the complexity of the proposed TPM could lead to disputes without a clear resolution, urging Transpower to ensure an efficient and durable implementation.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed amendments to the electricity information exchange protocols (EIEPs). The ENA appreciates the efforts but suggests that the proposed changes are premature given the ongoing pricing reform and potential redundancy when the technical work group completes its review.

ENA submission to Transpower Ltd about feedback on the supplementary consultation regarding the first mover disadvantage (FMD). The ENA supports the pragmatic approach to allocation mechanisms for connection assets and suggests the Commerce Commission is suitable for managing surplus capacity provision rather than adjusting rules within the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM).

ENA submission to Transpower about challenges and opportunities related to Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in New Zealand. ENA supports initiatives to resolve the first mover disadvantage and high connection costs, highlighting the importance of facilitating renewable energy projects and encouraging collaboration with government and stakeholders to address planning system barriers.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the 2020 DPP Reset Issues paper focuses on improving the quality and reliability incentive regimes for electricity distribution businesses. The submission suggests modifications to current incentive schemes and emphasises the importance of consumer engagement and innovation in ensuring that EDBs meet consumer needs effectively.