We are proposing to amend Part 13 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) to restrict the bid prices for dispatch capable load stations (DCLS).

The proposed amendment is expected to achieve a more efficient dispatch of DCLSs, particularly in situations where there is insufficient, or close to insufficient, generation and reserves available to meet load and reserve requirements. The amendment should enhance the efficiency of the electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers. 

Submissions close at 5 pm on Tuesday, 1 March 2016.

•    Consultation paper

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We have issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the registry manager role.

The RFP is available on the Government Electronic Tenders Service www.gets.govt.nz (reference number 17115718).

• Market Operations Service Provider - Registry Manager

Key dates for the RFP process are:

• release of RFP on 15 January 2016
• supplier briefing session on 28 January 2016
• deadline for questions at 4 pm, 12 February 2016
• deadline for proposals at 4 pm, 26 February 2016.

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We have published submissions on the consultation paper for our review of the participant audit regime.

• Submissions

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We have decided to amend the Code by making a number of discrete amendments to various Parts of the Code.  The amendments are to Parts 1, 3, 6, and 8 to 15 of the Code. 

We have also published a decision and reasons paper, and a summary of submissions for this Code amendment. 

The amendment will come into force on 1 February 2016.

• Decisions and reasons paper
• Summary of submissions
• Code amendment and Gazette notice

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Distribution pricing review

We have published a consultation paper, and a supporting companion paper, on the implications of evolving technologies for the pricing of distribution services.

• Implications of evolving technologies for the pricing of distribution services

Started: 03/11/2015; Ending: 02/02/2016 5pm

System operator and market services review

We have published a consultation paper on a proposal to amend the Code to alter the way the system operator and other market operation service providers perform their roles.
Note: on 12 January 2016 we made two revisions to the consultation paper to ensure the policy intent is delivered in the Code.

• Proposed Code amendments relating to the system operator and alignment with the statutory objective

Started: 08/12/2015; Ending: 10/02/2016 5pm

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