ENA submission to Transpower about feedback on proposed changes to connection charges. The submission discusses alignment of cost recovery methods and proposes adjustments to the classification and treatment of connection assets under the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM) to enhance long-term consumer interests and handle investment contracts better.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed changes to the default distribution agreement (DDA). The submission argues against certain changes which are seen as overreaching, potentially interfering with the Commerce Commission's jurisdiction and imposing costly operational burdens on electricity distribution businesses (EDBs), which may ultimately harm consumers.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about proposed amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 focused on consumer care obligations for distributors. It highlights concerns that the proposed obligations are impracticable and may lead to safety risks for medically dependent consumers.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the process proposed for the 2020 Default Price-Quality Paths (DPP) reset for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs). The submission emphasises the need for staggered draft releases to allow for comprehensive feedback, and highlights concerns regarding the integration of new quality of service information and timing issues related to the draft decision process.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed process for the upcoming Default Price-Quality Paths (DPP) for electricity distribution businesses. The submission emphasises the need for a longer consultation period, discusses asset management plans, addressing decarbonisation challenges, and maintaining infrastructure resilience following events like Cyclone Gabrielle.

ENA submission to the Ministry for Regulation about the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document. The submission supports the intent of improving regulatory quality and urges for a regulatory framework that balances cost, efficiency, and sustainability while meeting New Zealand’s decarbonisation goals.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed incorporation of the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM) into the Electricity Industry Participation Code. ENA supports the proposal but raises concerns about the use of 2019 as the base year for a transitional cap on transmission charges, suggesting instead that the most recent pricing year's estimate should be used to ensure household bills reflect actual impacts.

This study evaluates the likely outcomes from two possible futures. Firstly, continuation with the low-fixed charge (LFC) regime. And secondly, removal of the LFC regime.