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Transmission pricing methodology: Second issues paper

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM). The submission critiques the Authority's proposal, expressing concerns about the reallocation of transmission investment costs and its potential impact on stakeholders, emphasising issues with the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and the proposal's durability.

Transmission pricing review

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed changes in the 2019 Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM3) Issues Paper. The submission raises concerns about the effectiveness of the proposals in improving economic outcomes and questions the material benefits to consumers while emphasising the need for adaptable and less prescriptive guidelines.

Transpower’s individual price-quality path issues paper

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about Transpower's individual price-quality path issues paper focuses on the infrastructure needed to facilitate New Zealand’s decarbonisation and the service level maintenance expected by electricity users. ENA addresses concerns about the Commerce Commission's cautious approach to expenditure allowances due to potential deliverability challenges and advocates for mechanisms like contingent and use-it-or-lose-it allowances to incentivise Transpower and align with infrastructure delivery goals.

UDL 5-yearly independent review consultation

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to Utilities Disputes Ltd about the proposed changes to the Energy Complaints Scheme arising from an independent review. The submission articulates concerns over UDL's perceived bias towards complainants, suggests improvements in governance transparency, and comments on several key recommendations such as natural justice principles and levy mechanisms.

Uncertainty mechanisms

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about uncertainty mechanisms. The document discusses the need for adjustments to input methodologies, suggesting a three-step approach to reform: adjusting existing reopener structures, adding new uncertainty mechanisms, and modifying the IRIS if necessary.

Unlocking the potential of demand flexibility

  • Updated November 11, 2025

ENA submission to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) about demand flexibility in the residential sector. The submission discusses the importance of incentivising and adopting demand flexibility products to manage network capacity constraints and mitigate electricity price rises, while highlighting the potential use of demand flexibility for emergency response.

Updating regulatory settings

  • Updated February 10, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about updating the regulatory settings for distribution networks to ensure efficient connection and utilisation of new technologies for a reliable and cost-effective electricity supply. The submission emphasises the importance of data exchange, flexibility services, and distributed energy resources in supporting New Zealand's transition to a low-carbon economy.