ENA submission to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill about the need for significant investment in electricity distribution networks to support New Zealand's electrification and the importance of clear regulatory frameworks that do not impede timely infrastructure development.

With the Future Networks Forum, we've commissioned a report that explores potential Distribution System Operation (DSO) models for Aotearoa. It sets out possible paths for how DSO could evolve here and raises the key questions we’ll all need to grapple with as DER (like EV chargers, batteries and solar) continue to take off. The report is intended to be a discussion starter. We’re not claiming to have the answers — but we think these options are a good place to start the kōrero.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about Powerco’s default price path transition, supporting operational cost adjustments and emphasis on smart meter data procurement within operational expenditure allowances. The submission underscores the importance of updating expenditure benchmarks to reflect current operating environments in support of New Zealand's net carbon zero goals.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about concerns regarding the process for implementing price-quality regulation in the water sector. The submission highlights issues with the timing, transparency, and potential precedents set by the proposed approach, as well as challenges in accessing relevant communication updates.

ENA's pricing guidelines for electricity distributors is a handbook for pricing practitioners and was last updated in September 2022. It supports the standardisation of definitions, formats and structures used in electricity delivery pricing.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the targeted reform of distribution pricing to facilitate New Zealand's transition to a low-emission economy. The submission emphasizes the need for the Authority to provide clear guidance to Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) on efficient pricing methods to benefit consumers, while expressing concerns over potential regulatory interventions that might delay pricing reforms.