ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) about their examination of high-level policy settings necessary for the transition to an expanded and highly renewable electricity system. The submission primarily focuses on the regulatory settings impacting electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) and suggests that these should remain flexible to meet net zero emissions targets by 2050.

We commissioned research to model what electricity demand peaks might look like for Aotearoa up to 2050. Using Climate Change Commission forecasts and data from the Electricity Authority and lines companies, the research from Sapere maps out three scenarios: naïve; energy-optimised; and network-optimised.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about pricing reform methodologies. The submission critiques the Authority's proposals on distribution pricing principles, addressing potential impacts on consumers, and discusses implementation and transition strategies necessary for reform in a consumer-centric manner.

ENA submission to Inland Revenue about concerns regarding the taxation of mutual membership subscriptions and the associated policy changes. We emphasise the importance of maintaining these subscriptions as non-taxable income, increasing the deduction threshold, and phasing in any changes to protect the functioning of member-based organisations that provide public and industry benefits.

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the draft national adaptation plan and managed retreat. The submission emphasises the need for regulation and information that supports the infrastructure sector in adapting to climate change, focusing on the unique challenges faced by electricity distribution businesses.

ENA submission to the amendments to the national environmental standards for electricity transmission activities about improving the planning framework for New Zealand’s electricity distribution infrastructure. The submission highlights the importance of implementing a consistent and enabling regulatory framework to facilitate essential infrastructure development, supporting network resilience, and achieving decarbonisation goals.