News and events
Network Transformation Roadmap launched
A roadmap helping lines companies prepare for disruptive shifts in electricity production, use, and consumer behaviour was launched today by the Minister of Energy and Resources, the Hon Dr Megan Woods.
ENA responds to the Electricity Price Review options paper
The ENA submitted its response to the Electricity Price Review options paper - welcoming the proposed phasing out of the low fixed-charge regulations for residential electricity.
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“A falsehood can travel halfway round the world before the truth can get its boots on” is an oft-repeated quote. The maxim clearly has as much merit today as when first uttered two centuries ago.
Review of tree regulations finally starting
A long-awaited government review of the tree regulations has started.
Unfair low-user subsidy must go
Electricity price controls which penalise consumption may finally be headed for the regulatory dust bin, writes ENA chief executive Graeme Peters.
Pricing reform workshop agrees to work together on proposed timing of changes
Around seventy representatives from retailers, distributors, regulators and consumers attended ENA’s pricing reform update workshop in Wellington in November.
ENA recommends changes to distribution sector regulation
All electricity-related regulation of the distribution sector should be under the ambit of the Commerce Commission, and an energy ‘ambassador’ should be considered to amplify the voice of ordinary consumers, the ENA says.
Wellington Electricity makes progress on seismic strengthening
A milestone was marked by Wellington Electricity last week with the completion of seismic remedial work at its Miramar substation as part of its three-year, $31.2 million earthquake preparedness programme.
ENA response to first report of Government Electricity Price Review
Electricity distributors have welcomed a report on the status of New Zealand’s electricity industry, and will be preparing a detailed and measured response to its findings.
