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LFC mid-point review

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment about the phase-out of Low Fixed Charge (LFC) Regulations. The submission argues for the continuation of the phase-out, citing its significance for more efficient distribution pricing and the development of innovative retail pricing enabled by electricity distribution businesses (EDBs).

Local Government (Water Services) Bill

  • Updated February 24, 2025

ENA submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee about concerns with the Local Government (Water Services) Bill. The submission highlights issues with clauses that allow third parties to modify or remove electricity infrastructure, which ENA believes could pose security, cost, and safety risks, and suggests amendments to align with existing laws.

Low voltage limits

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment about proposed amendments to expand the permitted voltage range for electricity supply. The submission supports changing the statutory voltage in New Zealand and discusses the potential benefits and implications for electricity distribution networks, including enhanced capabilities for distributed generation like solar PV and accommodating electric vehicles.

Low-emissions economy draft report

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA and ERANZ joint submission to the New Zealand Productivity Commission about the Low-Emissions Economy draft report. The submission supports many points in the draft but emphasises the need to remove the current low fixed charge regulations as they present significant barriers to achieving a low emissions economy by hindering the uptake of electric vehicles and adoption of cost-reflective pricing.