ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the process proposed for the 2020 Default Price-Quality Paths (DPP) reset for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs). The submission emphasises the need for staggered draft releases to allow for comprehensive feedback, and highlights concerns regarding the integration of new quality of service information and timing issues related to the draft decision process.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed process for the upcoming Default Price-Quality Paths (DPP) for electricity distribution businesses. The submission emphasises the need for a longer consultation period, discusses asset management plans, addressing decarbonisation challenges, and maintaining infrastructure resilience following events like Cyclone Gabrielle.

ENA submission to the Ministry for Regulation about the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document. The submission supports the intent of improving regulatory quality and urges for a regulatory framework that balances cost, efficiency, and sustainability while meeting New Zealand’s decarbonisation goals.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed incorporation of the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM) into the Electricity Industry Participation Code. ENA supports the proposal but raises concerns about the use of 2019 as the base year for a transitional cap on transmission charges, suggesting instead that the most recent pricing year's estimate should be used to ensure household bills reflect actual impacts.

This study evaluates the likely outcomes from two possible futures. Firstly, continuation with the low-fixed charge (LFC) regime. And secondly, removal of the LFC regime.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the 2020 Utilities Disputes awareness consultation. ENA supports the role of Utilities Disputes but argues against the proposed initiative to raise general awareness among all consumers, suggesting it is inefficient and not cost-effective.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the reconsideration of Aurora Energy's customised price-quality path due to a capacity event. ENA agrees with the draft decision to allow an additional capital expenditure budget and emphasises the challenges in demand forecasting and the need for mechanism adjustments to accommodate unforeseen capacity needs.

ENA submission to the Ministry of Education about the redesign of the vocational education and training system, discussing the potential implications of disestablishing Te Pūkenga and re-establishing regional Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics. The submission also addresses funding system changes and highlights concerns regarding financial viability, administrative complexities, and consistency in standards across the sector.