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Proposed transmission pricing methodology

  • Updated February 12, 2025

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.

Quantifying the LFC Counterfactual

  • Updated December 16, 2024

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.

Raising awareness of Utilities Disputes

  • Updated February 12, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the 2020 Utilities Disputes awareness consultation. ENA supports the role of Utilities Disputes but argues against the proposed initiative to raise general awareness among all consumers, suggesting it is inefficient and not cost-effective.

Reconsideration of customised price-quality path for Aurora Energy

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the reconsideration of Aurora Energy's customised price-quality path due to a capacity event. ENA agrees with the draft decision to allow an additional capital expenditure budget and emphasises the challenges in demand forecasting and the need for mechanism adjustments to accommodate unforeseen capacity needs.

Redesign of the vocational education and training system

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Ministry of Education about the redesign of the vocational education and training system, discussing the potential implications of disestablishing Te Pūkenga and re-establishing regional Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics. The submission also addresses funding system changes and highlights concerns regarding financial viability, administrative complexities, and consistency in standards across the sector.

Regulatory Systems (Immigration and Workforce) Amendment Bill.

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Education and Workforce Select Committee about the Regulatory Systems (Immigration and Workforce) Amendment Bill. The submission emphasises the importance of modern standards for electricity safety and supports the Bill's provisions that allow WorkSafe to update these standards efficiently.