Review of tree regulations finally starting
A long-awaited government review of the tree regulations has started.
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Unfair low-user subsidy must go
Electricity price controls which penalise consumption may finally be headed for the regulatory dust bin, writes ENA chief executive Graeme Peters.
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Pricing reform workshop agrees to work together on proposed timing of changes
Around seventy representatives from retailers, distributors, regulators and consumers attended ENA’s pricing reform update workshop in Wellington in November.
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ENA recommends changes to distribution sector regulation
All electricity-related regulation of the distribution sector should be under the ambit of the Commerce Commission, and an energy ‘ambassador’ should be considered to amplify the voice of ordinary consumers, the ENA says.
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Wellington Electricity makes progress on seismic strengthening
A milestone was marked by Wellington Electricity last week with the completion of seismic remedial work at its Miramar substation as part of its three-year, $31.2 million earthquake preparedness programme.
ENA response to first report of Government Electricity Price Review
Electricity distributors have welcomed a report on the status of New Zealand’s electricity industry, and will be preparing a detailed and measured response to its findings.
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ComCom decision rams home need for more leeway in electricity reliability standards
A Commerce Commission decision today shows the importance of giving electricity distributors greater flexibility in meeting their reliability standards without facing financial penalties.
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Collaboration between lines companies celebrated
Counties Power officially thanked their southern neighbours, WEL Networks, last week at a breakfast to recognise WEL crews for their storm response assistance.
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Safety concerns over privately-owned power lines and poles
Most people are unaware that they own the power lines that feed electricity from the poles and wires on the public roads to their house — and are therefore responsible for their safety and maintenance.
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Why the tree regulations aren’t working
Approximately 180,000 Aucklanders had their power disrupted after strong winds caused massive damage to Vector’s network. A further 15,000 customers went without power in the Counties Manakau area.
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Vector lights up the Auckland harbour bridge with solar power
Late January saw the Auckland Harbour Bridge lit up for the first time by Vector, using 90,000 LED lights and 200 floodlights - all solar powered.
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Terms of reference for Government electricity price review
The Government released its draft terms of reference for its retail electricity price review just before Christmas.
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