Archive - Barriers to group switching and mass-market aggregation
Buying groups are a useful tool for consumers to improve their bargaining position. They are common in parts of the electricity market here and overseas, but not in the residential sector in New Zealand. This project examined opportunities and benefits to consumers of buying groups for retail electricity. The project also assessed factors limiting the creation or success of buying groups for retail electricity, and whether any of these factors should have been addressed by the Authority.
Overview
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2014 | Outcome: The RAG has recommended the Authority take no specific action in respect of group switching and mass market aggregation, but continue addressing general barriers to consumer switching. The Authority has accepted the RAG’s recommendation. Read more |
| 07 Apr – 20 May 2014 | Consultation: Review of barriers to group-switching and mass-market aggregation Read more |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Advisory Group: Retail Advisory Group meeting Read more |
| Aug 2013 | Background: Background Read more |
