We commissioned research to model what electricity demand peaks might look like for Aotearoa up to 2050. Using Climate Change Commission forecasts and data from the Electricity Authority and lines companies, the research from Sapere maps out three scenarios: naïve; energy-optimised; and network-optimised.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about pricing reform methodologies. The submission critiques the Authority's proposals on distribution pricing principles, addressing potential impacts on consumers, and discusses implementation and transition strategies necessary for reform in a consumer-centric manner.

ENA submission to Inland Revenue about concerns regarding the taxation of mutual membership subscriptions and the associated policy changes. We emphasise the importance of maintaining these subscriptions as non-taxable income, increasing the deduction threshold, and phasing in any changes to protect the functioning of member-based organisations that provide public and industry benefits.

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the draft national adaptation plan and managed retreat. The submission emphasises the need for regulation and information that supports the infrastructure sector in adapting to climate change, focusing on the unique challenges faced by electricity distribution businesses.

ENA submission to the amendments to the national environmental standards for electricity transmission activities about improving the planning framework for New Zealand’s electricity distribution infrastructure. The submission highlights the importance of implementing a consistent and enabling regulatory framework to facilitate essential infrastructure development, supporting network resilience, and achieving decarbonisation goals.

ENA submission to the Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga about the development of a long-term National Infrastructure Plan that addresses New Zealand's infrastructure challenges over the next 30 years. The submission emphasises the need for collaboration among infrastructure providers to electrify the economy, tackle climate goals, improve infrastructure resilience, and manage risks associated with extreme weather events and other future uncertainties.

ENA submission to amendments to the national policy statement on electricity transmission focuses on expanding the policy scope to include electricity distribution networks, emphasising the critical role in achieving New Zealand’s climate targets and infrastructure resilience. ENA supports creating a unified framework to improve the efficiency of electricity infrastructure and suggests refinements to better align with operational realities and government policy objectives.

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making (NPS-NHD). ENA advocates that electricity distribution assets should not be included in the scope of the NPS-NHD because electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) are already well-equipped to evaluate and mitigate risks posed by natural hazards and have adequate incentives to manage these risks effectively.

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity. The submission emphasises the necessity for including electricity infrastructure within urban planning frameworks as it is crucial for the development of new urban areas.