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.

Alongside South Island EDBs, we engaged DETA Consulting to forecast demand and potential sites for EV journey charges in the South Island. At a maximum – only around 107 additional 50kW journey chargers are required for the South Island.