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Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 discussion document

  • Updated February 7, 2025

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.

Electricity consumer data rights

  • Updated August 26, 2025

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.

Electricity Industry Amendment Bill

  • Updated February 12, 2025

ENA submission to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee about the Electricity Industry Amendment Bill. The submission discusses ENA's general support for the Bill’s initiatives to modernise the electricity sector, while expressing concerns about potential regulatory overlaps between the Authority and the Commission. It advocates for clearer guidance on the use of new powers granted to the Authority.

Electricity lines company discounts

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to Inland Revenue about the tax treatment of discounts provided by electricity lines companies. The submission argues that discounts should be considered a tax-deductible expense rather than a distribution of profits, emphasising discrepancies in the Commissioner's analysis and the need for factual clarity.

Electricity Price Review

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Price Review about the potential implications of changes in electricity price structures and regulatory frameworks. The submission discusses the need for cost-reflective pricing to ensure fair distribution of costs, highlights the potential benefits and risks associated with emerging technologies, and calls for regulatory adjustments to accommodate new business models.

Electricity price review options paper

  • Updated February 12, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Price Review Panel about proposing reforms to improve electricity pricing, regulatory systems, and consumer protections. The submission supports various recommendations from the panel, emphasising fair, affordable, and efficient electricity pricing, alongside enhancing consumer voice and ensuring regulatory efficacy.