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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.

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.

Vector re-opener – Cyclone Gabrielle catastrophic event

  • Updated July 18, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the reconsideration of DPP3 default price quality path for Vector Lines Limited in response to Cyclone Gabrielle. ENA argues that combining interrelated catastrophic events under Input Methodology reopener provisions is consistent with the methodologies and supports consumer benefits by maintaining investment incentives and supporting efficient service delivery.

Vector’s health and safety DPP reconsideration request

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the reconsideration of Vector’s health and safety DPP. ENA disagrees with the Commission's narrow interpretation of legislative changes and highlights the need for recognising the broader context of these changes in assessing their impact on electricity distribution businesses (EDBs).

WACC review

  • Updated February 10, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about adjustments to the cost of capital framework to better support the decarbonisation needs of New Zealand. The submission emphasises maintaining or increasing the WACC percentile, suggests improvements in modelling financeability, and discusses potential benefits for end consumers through enhanced policies facilitating electrification and decarbonisation.