ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the Settlement Residual Allocation Methodology (SRAM). The ENA emphasises the need for the SRAM to be cost-effective, transparent, and simple in administration, and stresses that flexibility in pass-through mechanisms is crucial.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the consultation on the Settlement Residual Allocation Methodology (SRAM). The ENA supports principles encouraging effective grid use and cost-effectiveness, while expressing concerns about the mitigation of volatility and full cost recovery, ensuring long-term consumer benefits.

ENA submission to the Simplifying Local Government team about the draft proposal to simplify local government. The submission emphasises the need for structured engagement with critical infrastructure providers and highlights the importance of consistency in regional governance to prevent additional complexities for electricity distribution infrastructures.

Alongside South Island EDBs, we engaged DETA Consulting to forecast demand and potential sites for EV journey charges in the South Island. At a maximum – only around 107 additional 50kW journey chargers are required for the South Island.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the joint project on 'Spotlight on emerging contestable services'. The submission suggests that the project should maintain a balanced approach to the involvement of Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) in contestable services and emphasises the potential benefits of EDBs in supporting emerging technologies, while also pointing out the need for improvements in regulatory settings to promote socially desirable investments.

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.