Market Brief

26 November 2013
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Contents

Sixth stress test results


Reports on the stress test results for the October-December 2013 quarter have been published.

The stress testing regime (referred to in the Code as Spot Price Risk Disclosure) requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to apply a set of standard stress tests to their market position, and report the results to their respective Boards and to an independent registrar appointed by the Authority. Questions about the reports or the stress tests can be directed to info@ea.govt.nz. Please include 'stress test' in the subject line.

Retail Advisory Group papers


Papers from the 20 November 2013 meeting of the Retail Advisory Group have been published.

Current consultations


Under Frequency Management initiatives – second consultation

The Authority is consulting for a second time on an under-frequency management initiative that will require participants to provide fast instantaneous reserves information to resolve data issues. Started: 29/10/2013, Ending: 10/12/2013 5pm

Retail Advisory Group – options paper on domestic contracting arrangements

The Retail Advisory Group is seeking feedback on options for addressing issues with the operational effectiveness of domestic contracting arrangements Started: 05/11/2013, Ending: 17/12/2013 5pm

Transmission Pricing Methodology: Avoided cost of transmission payments for distributed generation

The Authority is consulting on the working paper on avoided cost of transmission payments (ACOT) for distributed generation, which explains the efficiency implications of any changes to the TPM in relation to ACOT payments. Started: 19/11/2013, Ending: 31/01/2014 5pm

 

NZ electricity hedge contracts - 22 November 2013


Information plays an important part in building market confidence and strength.

To assist interested parties in tracking market development, the Authority publishes NZ electricity hedge contracts as a standard section of its weekly Market Brief. 

 

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