Getting ready for electrification
Electricity networks are preparing for much greater use of electricity to meet ambitious climate goals, says Graeme Peters, chief executive of the Electricity Networks Association (ENA).
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Improving visibility helps networks prepare for megashifts in electricity
Lines companies’ readiness to meet the technological challenges of electrification will be greatly enhanced by improved ability to monitor the performance of their low-voltage networks.
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Preparing for the climate challenge
ENA has reviewed its structure so that it continues to deliver value to members and engages positively with stakeholders.
Making sure the consumer voice is heard
Businesses know that quality feedback from their customers is precious, but it’s not always easy to come by. Never more so than when the customer is buying something they’d prefer not to think about.
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ENA to become a nominal shareholder in Are Ake
The ENA board has agreed to become a shareholder in Taranaki-based Are Ake – previously known as the National New Energy Development Centre – conditional on a review of the shareholder agreement.
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ENA responds to Climate Change Commission report
The ENA has welcomed the draft report from the Climate Change Commission setting out its pathway for New Zealand to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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Encouraging consumers to shop around
Many lines companies are frustrated that reductions in lines charges mandated by the Commerce Commission are not being passed on to consumers.
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Six members in box seat for excellence awards
Six ENA members are finalists in the annual New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
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Consulting with consumers
ENA’s consumer reference panel met recently, comprising a diverse group of sixteen consumer stakeholder representatives including Federated Farmers, the Property Investors’ Association, Fincap, Age Concern New Zealand, Multi-Cultural New Zealand and the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
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Tree trimming awareness campaign reaches millions
There were nearly six million views across various online platforms of ENA’s recent online tree trimming advertising campaign.
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Keeping the lights on during the pandemic
The pandemic response plans in place and long practiced by electricity lines companies around the country meant lines companies have been well able to ‘weather the storm’ of the pandemic and keep New Zealand’s lights on.
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Lines charge reductions don't make their way to consumers' pockets
The Electricity Networks Association is calling on the Electricity Authority to bring forward its investigation into whether lines charge reductions have been passed to consumers – because clearly they haven’t.
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