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MEUG Statement On Electricity Authority’s Wholesale Market Review
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 2:32 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
MEUG wishes to acknowledge the Electricity Authority’s review of the wholesale electricity market, including its issues and discussion paper released today. At stake is confidence in the wholesale electricity market to deliver good outcomes ... More >>
Major Electricity Users Take Renewable Generation Project To Market
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 3:23 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
“Major electricity users have this week gone to market with a project to stimulate the development of new renewable electricity generation in New Zealand,” says John Harbord, chairperson of the Major Electricity Users’ Group. “The project aims ... More >>
Major electricity users’ aim to fast-track renewable energy
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 10:41 am | Major Electricity Users Group
Several of New Zealand’s largest electricity users are backing a business case to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy through a project facilitated by the Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG). More >>
MEUG welcomes release of Electricity Price Review report
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 2:10 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG) welcomes the release of the Electricity Pricing Review report and the Government’s response says chair John Harbord. More >>
MEUG welcomes O-I New Zealand as latest member
Monday, 21 August 2017, 7:33 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users Group (MEUG) welcomes O-I New Zealand as the latest member of MEUG. More >>
MEUG welcomes report by the Auditor- General
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 9:45 am | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users Group (MEUG) welcomes the report by the Auditor-General yesterday on Managing the assets that distribute electricity.1 More >>
MEUG welcomes reduced electricity efficiency levy
Friday, 16 September 2016, 9:57 am | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users Group (MEUG) welcomes recent changes to energy levies by the Minister of Energy and Resources, Hon Simon Bridges, that will result in a reduction of 60 per cent ($7.8 million per annum) to the current electricity levy ... More >>
Monthly update for July 2016 from MEUG Chair
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 2:42 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
We are working to finalise our submission on transmission pricing over the coming weeks, with submissions closing on 26 July. That marks an important milestone on the TPM pathway, but it’s equally important to keep an eye on the remaining process ... More >>
Major Electricity Users Group to analyse draft TPM decision
Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 12:03 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users Group (MEUG) plans to carefully analyse the announcements today by the Electricity Authority on proposed changes to the Transmission Pricing Methodology. More >>
MEUG Update from the Chair March 2016
Monday, 7 March 2016, 2:04 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
A primary focus for March is the Downstream conference on 2-3 March, but after that there remains plenty for MEUG to do with substantive submissions due and the looming prospect of a draft transmission pricing decision by the Electricity Authority. More >>
MEUG appoints John Harbord as Chair
Monday, 3 August 2015, 1:16 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users Group (MEUG) has appointed John Harbord as Independent Chair following a rigorous selection process. More >>
Consumers object to paying for Transpower’s cost overrun
Friday, 24 April 2015, 9:31 am | Major Electricity Users Group
The original approved cost for Transpower’s North Island Grid Upgrade (NIGUP) was set by the Electricity Commission at $824 million; however costs overran this by $70 million. Now the Commerce Commission has released a draft decision approving ... More >>
Consumers object to paying for Transpower’s cost overrun
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 4:16 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
The original approved cost for Transpower’s North Island Grid Upgrade (NIGUP) was set by the Electricity Commission at $824 million; however costs overran this by $70 million. Now the Commerce Commission has released a draft decision approving ... More >>
MEUG appeal on cost of capital
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 9:21 am | Major Electricity Users Group
The Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG) has elected not to apply for special leave to appeal the High Court decision on the cost of capital used for regulated energy transmission and distribution services. More >>
Direct electricity market participant guide for customers
Friday, 6 June 2014, 5:04 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
Medium sized commercial and industrial power users’ can reduce costs by becoming direct market participants – MEUG launches guide More >>
Orion decision helpful but challenges remain
Friday, 29 November 2013, 5:04 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
“The Commerce Commission decision today on the price path for Orion, the electricity line company serving Christchurch customers, will leave customers better off than the higher price path proposed by Orion, some good principles have been established, ... More >>
Good and bad news in ComCom decisions
Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 2:12 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
“The Commerce Commission decisions for monopoly electricity, gas and airfield services are a mixed bag for consumers” said Ralph Matthes, Executive Director of MEUG. He was commenting on the decision on 23rd December by the Commerce Commission on ... More >>
Loss of export earnings must be explained by power suppliers
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 3:38 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
“The announcement today by Rio Tinto NZ of a 5% cutback in aluminium production because of high spot prices needs an explanation from power suppliers” said Ralph Matthes, Executive Director of MEUG. This will cost over $1m per week in lost export ... More >>
Extreme spot electricity prices hit export industries
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 5:10 pm | Major Electricity Users Group
“Energy intensive industries have reduced output and have warned that their exports will decline as a consequence of the ultra high spot power prices currently being experienced” according to Terrence Currie, Chairman of MEUG. More >>
Review of sudden spot price increase welcomed
Friday, 10 December 2010, 11:45 am | Major Electricity Users Group
“Spot prices this morning reached 30 c/kWh that it is looking into the increase in wholesale electricity prices since the end of November” said Ralph Matthes, Executive Director of the Major Electricity Users’ Group. More >>
