ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about proposed amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 focused on consumer care obligations for distributors. It highlights concerns that the proposed obligations are impracticable and may lead to safety risks for medically dependent consumers.

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 Transport and Infrastructure Committee about the Public Works Amendment Bill. The submission supports the bill's efforts to modernise the Public Works Act by advocating for clear and efficient processes for land acquisition, compensation for infrastructure relocation, and statutory powers for all electricity distribution businesses to facilitate timely and equitable delivery of critical infrastructure.

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.