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Record number of power switches in 2013
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 10:29 am | Electricity Authority
The number of Kiwis shopping around for a better power deal continues to rise, with an 11 per cent increase in recorded switches in 2013, compared with 2012. There were a total of 396,376 completed switches in 2013, compared with 356,881 in 2012. “It ... More >>
Appointments to electricity Security and Reliability Council
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:57 pm | Electricity Authority
The Board of the Electricity Authority has announced two new appointments to the Security and Reliability Council (SRC). Judi Jones and Barbara Elliston have both been appointed to three-year terms. More >>
Authority to check retailers' reasons for higher prices
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 3:15 pm | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority will be checking the claims electricity retailers are making about the reasons for their price increases for 2014. More >>
A good time for an electricity check-up
Friday, 28 February 2014, 12:00 pm | Electricity Authority
New Zealanders made a record number of electricity retailer switches in 2013. As electricity retailers update their pricing plans for 2014 taking into account increases in distribution and transmission charges, the Electricity Authority is encouraging ... More >>
New evidence on retail market competition
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 12:41 pm | Electricity Authority
New findings show that strong competition in the electricity market is forcing retailers to absorb cost increases rather than pass these fully on to their customers. More >>
Electricity charges below costs for many decades
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 1:17 pm | Electricity Authority
A new report from the Electricity Authority shows that electricity charges in New Zealand were far below the cost of supply for many decades, and that current charges are almost in line with the costs that have been incurred to supply electricity. More >>
One million smart electricity meters now installed
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 11:01 am | Electricity Authority
The rollout of smart electricity meters has reached a milestone with one million of the electronic meters now installed in New Zealand homes and businesses. New Zealand’s smart meter rollout has largely been driven by three of the large electricity retailers ... More >>
Improving competition in the retail electricity market
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 2:21 pm | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority has just announced new market rules that will improve competition in the retail electricity market. “Today’s announcement is one of the biggest steps towards enhancing competition in the retail market, by reducing barriers to ... More >>
Strategic directions for market development
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:22 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority has finalised and published its strategic directions for market development. The strategic directions reflect the Authority’s view of the key challenges and characteristics likely to influence the electricity sector in the next 10 years. ... More >>
Market Brief – Electricity Authority - 15 June 2013
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 1:27 pm | Electricity Authority
Four new exemptions have been granted by the Authority and gazetted. They are listed below and the full Gazette notices and reasons for approval for each have been published on the Authority’s website. More >>
Electricity Authority - Market Brief
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:12 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority intends making a Code amendment under the urgency provisions of the Electricity Industry Act 2010. More >>
Market Commentary - Special Edition - June 2013
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 5:21 pm | Electricity Authority
Welcome to Market Commentary , the Electricity Authority’s publication providing an in-depth look at the electricity sector. More >>
Market Brief - Electricity Authority 18 June
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 11:51 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority has reviewed the wholesale market information disclosure obligations set out in clause 13.2 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (the Code) in response to a recommendation from the Wholesale Advisory Group (WAG). More >>
Market Brief – Electricity Authority - 11 June 2013
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 2:28 pm | Electricity Authority
The first auction of financial transmission rights (FTRs) is scheduled for Wednesday 12 June 2013. The introduction of FTRs is expected to promote greater competition in the retail electricity market for the long-term benefit of consumers. More >>
Launch of FTRs brings fresh tool to electricity market
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 10:01 am | Electricity Authority
A new era in electricity market competition starts on 12 June 2013 with New Zealand’s first auction of financial transmission rights (FTRs). More >>
Market Brief – Electricity Authority - 5 June 2013
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 11:41 am | Electricity Authority
Welcome to Market Brief, the Electricity Authority’s weekly update on regulatory and market developments. More >>
Electricity Authority: Consumer and stakeholder Surveys
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 10:33 am | Electricity Authority
Consumers’ and stakeholders’ perceptions of competition within the electricity sector have improved over the last two years, recent surveys show. More >>
Key improvements in electricity market in 2012
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 1:57 pm | Electricity Authority
There were three key developments in the electricity market in 2012 – increased competition in the retail market, increased activity on the ASX futures market and improved hydro management by the sector in response to the 2012 dry winter. More >>
Market Brief - 9 April 2013
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 9:21 am | Electricity Authority
Market Brief 9 April 2013 Welcome to Market Brief , the Electricity Authority’s weekly update on regulatory and market developments. More >>
Market Brief - 3 April 2013
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 9:49 am | Electricity Authority
3 April 2013 Welcome to Market Brief , the Electricity Authority’s weekly update on regulatory and market developments. More >>
