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Updated February 14, 2025
A report from Competition Economists Group (CEG) to Commerce Commission about the industry debt statistics and related input methodologies review. This document details the analysis on various aspects of debt, including terms, credit ratings, and transaction costs associated with debt issuance and interest rate swaps.
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Updated February 14, 2025
A report from Competition Economists Group (CEG) to Commerce Commission about the critique of the Commission's methodology for estimating Debt Risk Premium (DRP) slopes. The report highlights problems with the pooling of data across different months and suggests amendments that lead to more accurate estimations of DRP slopes from 2010 to 2016, ultimately recommending the use of more recent data for better alignment with actual market conditions.
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Updated February 10, 2025
ENA submission to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) about the proposals for a new Emergency Management Bill. The submission expresses concerns over the lack of detail in the proposals, particularly in terms of the Planning Emergency Levels of Service (PELOS), and how these would impact electricity distribution businesses, emphasizing the potential burdens and the need for clearer guidance.
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Updated November 27, 2024
ENA submission to the Climate Change Commission about the draft advice informing the strategic direction of the second emissions reduction plan. The submission emphasises the importance of accelerating renewable electricity generation and addressing the barriers to scaling up vehicle charging infrastructure to support New Zealand's decarbonisation objectives.
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Updated February 11, 2025
ENA submission to the Climate Change Commission about the critical investments required for transforming electricity networks in New Zealand to support decarbonisation goals. The submission emphasises the need for timely investments in infrastructure to accommodate increased demand and technology integration, while calling for a supportive regulatory framework to enable these changes.
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Updated February 11, 2025
ENA submission to Transpower regarding the allocation of transmission charges for the Clutha and Upper Waitaki Lines Project (CUWLP). The submission argues against the proposed allocation where electricity distribution businesses and load customers are expected to cover a disproportionate share of the costs without corresponding benefits.
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Updated February 12, 2025
ENA submission to Transpower New Zealand about recommending a pause in the implementation of the Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project until an appropriately scoped options analysis is conducted. This analysis should evaluate the costs and benefits of the project, especially considering the uncertainties surrounding NZAS's future operations and the impact on transmission charges for consumers.
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about proposed amendments to Part 8 of the Electricity Industry Act. The submission emphasizes the need to consider aggregators within the scope of the Code and to address issues related to their role and responsibilities, alongside the evaluation of amendments pertaining to under-frequency events, energy storage systems, and the definition of generating units.
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the 'Code amendment omnibus four: September 2024'. The submission focuses on the proposed change to remove the obligation on the Authority to consult on under frequency events, which ENA supports for reducing regulatory burdens and expediting processes.