ENA submission to Wellington Electricity about the draft EV Connect Roadmap focuses on the essential steps and considerations for effectively managing the impacts of widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption on New Zealand's electricity networks. It underscores the importance of government involvement, the need for flexibility in the implementation of demand response services (DR), and the critical role of Electricity Distribution Businesses in facilitating the transition.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about evolving multiple retailing and switching proposals. The submission focuses on concerns related to multiple trading relationships and the risks posed to lines companies, arguing that the proposals do not sufficiently account for risks and could result in significant operational challenges and increased costs.

ENA submission to the Department of Internal Affairs about Fire and Emergency New Zealand Levy Exemptions. The submission argues for maintaining exemptions for electricity distribution assets from the levy and suggests further exemptions where benefits from FENZ do not justify the associated costs.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the draft Fibre Input Methodologies. The submission expresses concerns about the implications of the draft decisions, particularly the absence of a WACC percentile uplift and its potential impacts on investment incentives and quality of service incentives for electricity distribution businesses.

Submission to the Commerce Commission focused on the Commission’s proposal to review the methodology for the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) across both Part 4 and Part 6. ENA continues to recommend that the Commission implement a trailing average cost of debt in order to smooth the WACC profile, resulting in less volatility for consumers. This submission was paired with a joint letter signed by ENA and eight other organisations including energy companies, internet companies, Major Electricity Users' Group and Consumer NZ.