Consultations
Reconciliation rule change proposal 62 - second consultation
22/12/2005 — 21/02/2006 5:00pm
The Commission is undertaking a second round of consultation on the proposed amendments to the rules in relation to reconciliation. Read more »
2007 Reserve Energy needs assessment
12/12/2005 — 14/02/2006 5:00pm
In accordance with the Electricity Act and Government energy policy the Commission is charged with ensuring New Zealand 's electricity needs can be met in a 1-in-60 dry year, and without the need for emergency conservation campaigns. Read more »
Policy statement, procurement plan and SO self-review timeline rule amendments
22/12/2005 — 13/02/2006 5:00pm
The Commission invites submissions from interested parties on the policy statement, procurement plan and system operator self-review timeline rule amendments consultation paper.The purpose of this paper is to: Read more »
Scenarios for the wind generation investigation project
22/12/2005 — 09/02/2006 5:00pm
A key issue facing the electricity sector, in particular the Electricity Commission (Commission) and System Operator, is the accommodation of further wind generation while maintaining the security of the New Zealand power system and the integrity of the electricity market. Read more »
Grid development proposals
22/12/2005 — 08/02/2006 5:00pm
On 31 October 2005, Transpower applied to the Electricity Commission for approval of interim grid expenditure (IGE) for a number of investments designed to improve the transmission grid. Read more »
Grid Update Plan - Rule Change Proposal
23/12/2005 — 02/02/2006 5:00pm
Under section III of part F of the Electricity Governance Rules 2003, the Commission may approve grid investments proposed by Transpower. Read more »
HVDC Transmission Pricing Guidelines - cross submissions
22/12/2005 — 27/01/2006 12:00pm
On 11 November 2005 the Commission published an issues paper to re-consult on guidelines for the charging regime for the HVDC transmission line and cable between Benmore and Haywards (HVDC Link), as directed by the High Court. Read more »
Auckland Transmission Alternatives short short-list
20/12/2005 — 24/01/2006 12:00pm
In accordance with the Commission's transmission alternatives process, the Commission has now completed analysis to compile a “short short-list” of alternatives for the Grid Investment Test (GIT) application during December 2005 and January 2006. Read more »
Issues paper HVDC transmission pricing methodology
11/11/2005 — 12/12/2005 5:00pm
The purpose of this paper is to re-consult on guidelines for the charging regime for the HVDC transmission line and cable between Benmore and Haywards (the HVDC Link). Read more »
Revised draft core grid determination October 2005
21/10/2005 — 14/11/2005 5:00pm
Rule 5A of section III of part F of the Electricity Governance Rules 2003 (Rules) requires the Commission to recommend a core grid determination to the Minister of Energy (Minister), in order to give effect to clause 4.2 of the grid reliability standards (GRS). Read more »