ENA submission to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) about the regulation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers to improve their performance. The submission supports mandating smart capabilities for residential aftermarket AC EV chargers in New Zealand, highlighting the potential for these regulations to contribute to a more efficient electricity system and ultimately lower electricity costs for consumers.

The ENA submission to Transpower about the HVDC link upgrade programme highlights our support for Transpower’s preferred option (option 3) for the replacement and upgrade of the HVDC cables. ENA has no additional information or considerations to share but is open to further discussion.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed amendments to thresholds for related party transactions in electricity distribution. We support increasing the threshold from $20 million to $30 million due to inflation and recommend an annual CPI adjustment be included to prevent future discrepancies.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about reviewing the Information Disclosures (ID) for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs). The submission emphasises the need for updates in light of decarbonisation efforts and the regulatory changes that will impact EDBs' operations, advocating for a balanced approach that ensures consumer protection while fostering innovation and investment.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission on the proposed amendment to input methodologies (IMs) for electricity distribution businesses regarding shifted revenue. ENA supports the amendment which ensures neutrality of revenue recovery by reconciling under- or over-recovery when moving into a customised price path (CPP).

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about proposed amendments to input methodologies for electricity distribution businesses and Transpower. The submission discusses issues related to the reopener event allowance, connection pricing, and quality path amendments, emphasizing the need for clarity and alignment with ongoing projects by the Electricity Authority.