ENA submission to the Inland Revenue Department about proposed legislative amendments impacting tax treatment on expenditure related to distribution networks. The submission addresses the need for a grandparenting position for past tax positions and suggests a prospective application of changes to allow companies to adapt financially.

ENA submission to the Inland Revenue about the consultation on taxation of amounts paid to households selling excess electricity. The submission focuses on concerns regarding the potential financial and administrative burdens of the proposed tax changes, emphasising the evolving nature of flexibility markets, and highlights the importance of considering equity and policy intent to avoid unintended consequences.

ENA submission to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency about the draft New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management. The submission supports a modern, risk-based approach to traffic management but calls for the guidelines to better recognise utility providers’ short-duration, small-scale activities in road corridors to ensure administrative efficiency.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the future operation of New Zealand’s power system, advocating for a hybrid model for distribution system operation. The submission emphasises minimal regulatory intervention and maintaining the existing roles of electricity distribution businesses, while fostering consumer choice and contributing to decarbonisation efforts.

The time of use (ToU) pricing method refers to prices that vary based on the time of consumption (or use). This factsheet explains how ToU pricing plans work.

We commissioned Sapere to answer the question, what can we expect for total annual average household energy costs through to 2040?