Consultations
Settlement and Prudential Security Review
18/06/2013 — 20/08/2013 5:00pm
The Authority is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to make improvements to the wholesale market settlement and prudential security system. Read more »
Arrangements to manage a retailer default situation
18/06/2013 — 20/08/2013 5:00pm
The Authority is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to establish arrangements for managing a situation where an electricity retailer does not meet its financial obligations or becomes insolvent (a retailer default situation). Read more »
Temporary changes to configuration of the grid
11/06/2013 — 23/07/2013 5:00pm
The Authority is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to enable Transpower to make temporary changes to grid configuration in certain situations. Read more »
Pricing in a pivotal supplier situation
28/05/2013 — 09/07/2013 5:00pm
In recent times, some generators have offered and set spot prices at high levels when they have been in a pivotal position. Read more »
Allocation of constrained-on and constrained-off amounts to system operator
14/05/2013 — 25/06/2013 5:00pm
The Authority is proposing to amend the Code to change and clarify the provisions for allocating the liability for constrained-on and constrained-off payments. Read more »
Removal of technology-specific references from frequency keeping provisions
14/05/2013 — 21/06/2013 5:00pm
The Authority is consulting on proposed amendments to Part 1 and Part 13 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (the Code) to remove technology specific references from the Code. This would have the practical effect of enabling participation in the frequency keeping market by demand-side participants and other non-generators. Read more »
Review of domestic contracting arrangements – issues paper
16/04/2013 — 11/06/2013 5:00pm
The Retail Advisory Group (RAG) is reviewing the domestic contracting arrangements, including an assessment of: Read more »
Options for increasing consumers propensity to compare and switch retailers
09/04/2013 — 04/06/2013 5:00pm
The Retail advisory group (RAG) is considering options for promoting retail competition by increasing consumers propensity to compare and switch retailers. Read more »
Wholesale Market Information Disclosure Obligations (clause 13.2) Guideline
26/03/2013 — 07/05/2013 5:00pm
The Authority is seeking feedback on a proposed guideline to assist participants in applying proposed changes to clause 13.2 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code. Read more »
Part 10 implementation: Proposed Guideline for Metering Equipment Provider Audits
25/03/2013 — 07/05/2013 5:00pm
Part 10 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) establishes the regulatory framework for metering in the New Zealand electricity industry. Read more »