We have declined a request from Vector for an exemption relating to Transpower’s application of clauses 8 to 26 of the TPM. Various components of the North Auckland and Northland (NAaN) grid upgrade project are classified as connection assets under these clauses. The request sought to have those components treated as interconnection assets for a period from 25 May 2013 until the necessary wash-ups are complete.

We have declined Vector’s request because it does not satisfy the requirements in section 11(2) of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 for granting exemptions.

• Decision

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We have published our final quarterly update against the 2014/15 work programme. The report outlines progress made during the year on our projects. 

The report is available on our website.

• Work programme report

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We have published our annual review of the system operator’s performance for the year ended 31 August 2014. Overall, the conclusion of this review is that the system operator performed well in the review period. The system operator undertook significant steps to improve strategic alignment with the Authority and to continually improve its service. The establishment of the relationship charter during the review period was a very important development between the Authority and the system operator. We acknowledge that the review period was one of significant positive change within the system operator.

• Review

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We have redeveloped Market Commentary from a PDF email newsletter to a blog-style, online platform.

The new Market Commentary will ensure the information you care about is delivered in a way that’s easy to access and digest.

We’ll use the online platform to deliver commentary from Authority staff members about the things we’re working on and the things that impact you.

We’ll post articles, on a regular basis, to keep you in the loop about our projects, events, our focus for the future, useful market data and other important updates.

We'll also share articles from Market Commentary on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages. You can add your email address to the Market Commentary recipient list by clicking on the link below.

• The new Market Commentary
• Electricity Authority Twitter page
• Electricity Authority LinkedIn page
• Add email address to the Market Commentary recipient list

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Generation fault ride through

• Generation fault ride through consultation paper

Started: 25/08/2015; Ending: 5/10/2015 5pm

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Demand response guiding regulatory principles

We welcome feedback on an information paper about demand response guiding regulatory principles. 

• Demand response information paper

Started: 11/08/2015; Ending: 23/09/2015 5pm

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