Proposed Code amendments to improve access to product data
Consultation
We recently consulted on a proposal to replace the current voluntary Electricity Information Exchange Protocol 14 (EIEP14) with a regulated, modular suite of new protocols. Almost all submitters supported this, though many raised concerns about the scope of EIEP14B (the protocol for requesting all retail tariff plans offered by a retailer).
We have decided to move forward with a redesigned suite of EIEP14s to standardise the exchange of electricity product data.
We are also proposing to introduce a new system requiring all retail electricity plans to be associated with a unique product identifier code to make all plans easily identifiable
We propose to amend the Code to:
- extend the existing requirement on retailers to provide information on generally available retail tariffs to also provide information on ‘legacy’ plans on request
- introduce a unique product identifier system that requires retailers to apply a unique code to every retail plan
- require retailers to provide the applicable product identifier codes to consumers or agents upon request
- empower the Authority to prescribe an Electricity Information Exchange Protocol for the provision of electricity product information through the Electricity Information Exchange system.
Make a submission
Our preference is to receive submissions in the format shown in Appendix B. Submissions in electronic form should be emailed to consumer.mobility@ea.govt.nz with “Code amendments to improve access to electricity product data” in the subject line before 5pm Tuesday 18 November.
If you cannot send your submission electronically, please contact us at consumer.mobility@ea.govt.nz or 04 460 8860 to discuss alternative arrangements. We intend to publish all submissions we receive. If you consider that we should not publish any part of your submission, please:
- indicate which part should not be published and explain why, and
- provide a public version of your submission that the Authority can publish (if we agree not to publish your full submission).
All feedback, including any parts that the Authority does not proactively publish, can be requested under the Official Information Act 1982.