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First steps in improving outage coordination

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the consultation paper on improving outage coordination. The submission addresses potential ambiguities regarding the inclusion of Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) in the proposed changes and requests clarification to avoid unnecessary burdens on distributors.

Fnanceability issues paper

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the financeability concerns regarding electricity distribution services. The submission addresses issues related to decarbonisation expenditure, regulatory discretion, and the importance of maintaining certain credit metrics to ensure financial sustainability without resorting to complex processes like a CPP.

Fourth emissions budget (2036–2040)

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Climate Change Commission about the draft advice on the fourth emissions budget for 2036–2040. It expresses support for the Commission’s propositions and stresses the need for significant investment in electricity distribution infrastructure to enhance demand response capabilities, manage peak demand from electric vehicle charging, and contribute to New Zealand's climate change goals.

Future operation of New Zealand’s power system

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the future operation of New Zealand's power system. The submission emphasises the need for improved coordination and alignment across the electricity sector, advocating for increased data access, dynamic regulation, and proactive roles for electricity distribution businesses in system operation and flexibility markets.

Gas pipeline DPP

  • Updated February 10, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the draft default price-quality paths for Gas Pipeline Businesses. The submission addresses the impacts of New Zealand's decarbonisation efforts on both gas and electricity distribution sectors, advocating for equitable regulatory measures that support long-term consumer benefits and continued investment in infrastructure.

General consumer pricing factsheet

  • Updated December 16, 2024

The General Consumer group comprises consumers who are not residential or large commercial. This factsheet explains how pricing structures and consumption data are applied to this group.

Glossary for the electricity sector

  • Updated January 29, 2025

There are a huge number of acronyms and terms used in the electricity sector. This glossary outlines many of the terms regarding electricity connections and electricity pricing.