ENA submission to the Electricity Authority and Energy Competition Task Force about various initiatives concerning distribution pricing and consumer incentives. The submission emphasises the need for a principles-based approach to adapt to evolving market conditions, concerns about regulatory overload, and the necessity for implementing efficient pricing signals for distributed generation to ensure network benefits.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about EDB expenditure forecasting. The submission discusses the importance of using EDBs' own forecasts for expenditure allowance setting rather than relying on historic data or the Commission's mechanistic approaches. It emphasises the need for confidence in EDB forecasts due to different and evolving expenditure drivers, particularly in light of decarbonisation and resilience requirements.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the CEPA EDB Productivity Study emphasises the complexities of accurately measuring productivity in electricity distribution. ENA asserts that the CEPA report's findings should not lead to regulatory changes due to inherent inaccuracies in modeling and recommends retaining a 0% productivity factor in regulatory frameworks.

ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment discussing the need for reforms in the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003. The main points address issues with the current system of managing vegetation risks near power lines, advocating for a risk-based approach and a class-based differentiation between private and commercial vegetation owners to improve compliance and safety.

ENA submission to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment about the consultation on the introduction of a consumer data right in the electricity sector. The submission expresses support for these efforts as it is expected to enhance consumer engagement and drive innovation and competitive tension in the retail electricity market.

We developed a national residential customer segmentation model for Aotearoa. It combines actual electricity usage data from participating lines companies with 2023 Census data to create a consistent, nationwide picture of how different households use electricity, their ability to pay, and their likely needs. This report also overlays research exploring customer attitudes related to affordability, energy-saving behaviour, solar, EVs and home energy management systems.