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Submissions published: improving visibility of generation investment

  • Generation
  • Policy

Submissions on the Electricity Authority’s consultation on improving visibility of generation investment have been published.

This consultation sought feedback on two proposed information gathering notices to support better information on the pipeline of proposed new generation and large load.

We would like to thank the seven submitters who provided input on this consultation:

We are considering all feedback and intend to publish a final decision before the end of 2024.

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