We have published our annual review of the system operator’s performance for the year ended 31 August 2015. Overall, the conclusion of this review is that the review period has been one of strong performance and growth for the system operator. 

The system operator has clearly developed its thinking about its role and how to deliver on it, and has made changes that will enhance its value to the industry. Also, the system operator’s activities during the review period had additional emphasis on improving its business processes, which appears to be having observable positive impacts. 

• Annual review of system operator's performance

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We are considering running further hands-on training courses for registry users in June 2016. These courses will be repeats of the courses we have previously run. 

We are considering running two courses, both in Wellington: 

• a two-day course on 14 and 15 June 2016 (9am to 4pm). It is suitable for new registry users or people wanting to gain some knowledge of the operation of the registry and lifecycle of an ICP. This course will be similar to previous one day courses run but with increased hands on exercises and role playing
• a one-day course on 16 June 2016 (9am to 4.30pm) for existing registry users who wish to manage an ICP through its lifecycle.

We are seeking expressions of interest from people interested in attending.  As the course requires us to set up individual workstations for registry access, total attendance numbers will be limited and may also be limited by organisation.

If you are interested in attending either of these courses, please email by COB 9 March 2016 your name and contact details to marketoperations@ea.govt.nz with ‘June 2016 registry training’ in the subject line, and include your preference for a two day or one day course. Course dates, timing and venue details will be confirmed after we have considered the responses received.

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We have calculated the reconciled levy rates for the financial year ending 30 June 2015 in accordance with regulation 11 of the Electricity Industry (Levy of Industry Participants) Regulations 2010.

The levy rates are available on our website and were gazetted on Thursday 11 February.

• Levy Rates

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We have published submissions on the consultation paper for our proposed Code amendments relating to the system operator and alignment with the statutory objective. 

• Submissions 

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Reminder that on behalf of the Rulings Panel we are making its draft revised procedures available for feedback. Feedback to the Rulings Panel should be received by 5:00 pm, Thursday 24 March 2016. We will pass any feedback that we receive to the Rulings Panel for its consideration.

• Draft revised procedures

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Operational enhancements to dispatchable demand

We have published a consultation paper on dispatchable demand during tight market conditions. We are proposing to amend Part 13 of the Code to restrict the bid prices for dispatch capable load stations.

• Dispatchable demand during tight market conditions

Started: 19/01/2016; Ending 01/03/2016 5 pm

System operator Policy Statement

We have published a consultation paper that proposes changes to the system operator policy statement. 

• Proposal for changes to Policy Statement

Started: 02/02/2016; Ending 15/03/2016 5 pm

Default distribution agreement

We have published a consultation paper that proposes to introduce a default agreement for distribution services.

• Proposal for a default distribution agreement

Started: 26/01/2016; Ending 04/04/2016 5 pm

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