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Submissions published: improving visibility of generation investment
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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:
- Business NZ Energy Council
- Genesis Energy
- Meridian Energy
- Major Electricity Users Group
- Nova Energy
- Sustainable Energy Research Group
- Transpower NZ Ltd
We are considering all feedback and intend to publish a final decision before the end of 2024.
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