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Supporting reform to efficient distribution pricing

  • Updated February 12, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about supporting reform to efficient distribution pricing. The submission emphasises the importance of transitioning to more efficient distribution prices and the relevance of updated pricing guidelines to accommodate the phase-out of the Low Fixed Charge Tariff Option, aiming to ensure fairer pricing for all residential consumers in the long term.

Supporting the uptake of smart electric vehicle charging

  • Updated August 1, 2025

ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment about supporting the uptake of smart electric vehicle charging. The submission discusses the need for smart functionality in EV chargers to manage demand peaks and avoid costly network upgrades, emphasising smart EV charging as a tool for managing electricity demand and network resilience.

Targeted information disclosure for 2024

  • Updated February 10, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed amendments to information disclosures for electricity distribution businesses. The submission emphasises the importance of meaningful data disclosure for performance assessment, expresses concern over the introduction of new quantitative requirements for 2024, and discusses views on asset management, decarbonisation, and regulatory burdens.

Targeted information disclosure review - draft decision

  • Updated February 11, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about proposed amendments to the information disclosure requirements for electricity distribution businesses. The ENA supports the Commission's focus on decarbonisation and quality of service but expresses concerns about the retrospective application of new reporting obligations and clarity in some proposed amendments.

Tax treatment of expenditure on distribution networks

  • Updated February 11, 2025

ENA submission to the Inland Revenue Department about proposed legislative amendments impacting tax treatment on expenditure related to distribution networks. The submission addresses the need for a grandparenting position for past tax positions and suggests a prospective application of changes to allow companies to adapt financially.

Taxation of amounts paid to households selling excess electricity

  • Updated June 5, 2025

ENA submission to the Inland Revenue about the consultation on taxation of amounts paid to households selling excess electricity. The submission focuses on concerns regarding the potential financial and administrative burdens of the proposed tax changes, emphasising the evolving nature of flexibility markets, and highlights the importance of considering equity and policy intent to avoid unintended consequences.

Temporary traffic management guidelines

  • Updated February 11, 2025

ENA submission to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency about the draft New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management. The submission supports a modern, risk-based approach to traffic management but calls for the guidelines to better recognise utility providers’ short-duration, small-scale activities in road corridors to ensure administrative efficiency.