Sapere Research Group were engaged by the Electricity Network Association (ENA) to prepare a comparison of the Authority’s draft default distribution agreement (DDA)

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the update to scarcity pricing settings. ENA supports the proposed changes but emphasises the importance of a careful approach to code revisions to not undermine existing systems like hot water load control, which play a critical role in network operations and consumer pricing.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the Settlement Residual Allocation Methodology (SRAM). The ENA emphasises the need for the SRAM to be cost-effective, transparent, and simple in administration, and stresses that flexibility in pass-through mechanisms is crucial.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the consultation on the Settlement Residual Allocation Methodology (SRAM). The ENA supports principles encouraging effective grid use and cost-effectiveness, while expressing concerns about the mitigation of volatility and full cost recovery, ensuring long-term consumer benefits.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the joint project on 'Spotlight on emerging contestable services'. The submission suggests that the project should maintain a balanced approach to the involvement of Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) in contestable services and emphasises the potential benefits of EDBs in supporting emerging technologies, while also pointing out the need for improvements in regulatory settings to promote socially desirable investments.