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Strengthening national direction on renewable electricity generation and electricity transmission

  • Updated February 7, 2025

ENA submission to MBIE and MfE about the consultation on strengthening national direction on renewable electricity generation and transmission. The document addresses topics such as the treatment of high-voltage electricity lines within the NPS-ET and NES-ETA, suggesting that transmission provisions should cover these lines regardless of ownership, and proposing adjustments to the voltage threshold for high-voltage transmission to facilitate decarbonisation and support renewable electricity generation.

Strengthening resilience of CNI

  • Updated February 10, 2025

ENA submission to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet about the resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system highlights the need for appropriate resilience standards and an enabling regulatory environment that do not impose unnecessary burdens. The submission underscores the importance of safeguarding electricity as a critical infrastructure that affects many essential services and supports New Zealand's transition to a decarbonised energy system.

Submission on Multiple Trading Relationships

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the challenges and potential benefits associated with allowing consumers to engage in multiple trading relationships within the electricity market. The ENA emphasises the need to balance consumer choice with the practicalities of additional costs and complexities that may arise, advocating for a cautious approach to any policy changes.

Supporting reform to efficient distribution pricing

  • Updated February 12, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about supporting reform to efficient distribution pricing. The submission emphasises the importance of transitioning to more efficient distribution prices and the relevance of updated pricing guidelines to accommodate the phase-out of the Low Fixed Charge Tariff Option, aiming to ensure fairer pricing for all residential consumers in the long term.