Encouraging industrial use of electricity
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is working on new policy that encourages customers to use electricity for process heat.
Read moreTransitioning out of the low fixed charge pricing option for electricity
Electricity lines companies welcome the Government’s decision to phase out regulations which create unfair pricing.
Read moreLong history of collaboration in electricity distribution sector
With ENA hosting its first joint CEO and chair forum, bringing local EDB board chairs into the discussion of current sector issues, ENA chief executive Graeme Peters delved into the history of collaboration in the sector stretching back to the 1920s.
Read moreTaking the lead on new ways to generate and distribute electricity
The way electricity is generated and delivered to consumers is changing to embrace more off-grid options.
Read moreGetting ready for electrification
Electricity networks are preparing for much greater use of electricity to meet ambitious climate goals, says Graeme Peters, chief executive of the Electricity Networks Association (ENA).
Read moreImproving visibility helps networks prepare for megashifts in electricity
Lines companies’ readiness to meet the technological challenges of electrification will be greatly enhanced by improved ability to monitor the performance of their low-voltage networks.
Read morePreparing for the climate challenge
ENA has reviewed its structure so that it continues to deliver value to members and engages positively with stakeholders.
Making sure the consumer voice is heard
Businesses know that quality feedback from their customers is precious, but it’s not always easy to come by. Never more so than when the customer is buying something they’d prefer not to think about.
Read moreENA to become a nominal shareholder in Are Ake
The ENA board has agreed to become a shareholder in Taranaki-based Are Ake – previously known as the National New Energy Development Centre – conditional on a review of the shareholder agreement.
Read moreENA responds to Climate Change Commission report
The ENA has welcomed the draft report from the Climate Change Commission setting out its pathway for New Zealand to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Read moreEncouraging consumers to shop around
Many lines companies are frustrated that reductions in lines charges mandated by the Commerce Commission are not being passed on to consumers.
Read moreSix members in box seat for excellence awards
Six ENA members are finalists in the annual New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
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