We have published a decision paper following the Authority Board’s decision that a UTS did not occur in relation to trading periods 35–40 on 2 June 2016.

The Authority Board has instead requested a market performance review. The review will look at trading on 2 June, as well as other similar events, and how the wholesale electricity market performed in regard to those events.

A copy of the decision paper, a copy of Electric Kiwi’s UTS claim, and a media release about our decision are available on our website.

• Decision paper, UTS claim and media release

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We have published submissions in response to our consultation paper that proposes a voluntary file format for exchanging generally available retail tariff plan data.

• Submissions

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We are undertaking a review of the distribution pricing methodology and related load control practices used by The Lines Company (TLC). The review will consider TLC’s pricing and related load control practices, the incentives they place on consumers, and the outcomes they influence. The review will also help promote long-term efficient outcomes for consumers by informing the wider industry of issues associated with implementing a peak-pricing approach, such as that used by TLC. 

We expect to complete the review within six to 12 months. It will not cover aspects already addressed by previous reports on TLC’s pricing, such as the effectiveness of TLC’s communication of their pricing methodology.   

• Media release

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Our work programme covers all of our significant projects for the year. We publish four-monthly reports on progress.

We have published our final work programme report for the 2015/16 year and the report is available on our website.

• Work programme report

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Wholesale market information: Review of disclosure exclusion

The Wholesale Advisory Group seeks feedback from interested parties on the Wholesale market information: Review of disclosure exclusions discussion paper. 

• Wholesale market information: Review of disclosure exclusion

Started: 28/06/2016; Ending 23/08/2016 5 pm

The Authority’s changes to the FTR Allocation Plan

We are seeking feedback on changes to the FTR Allocation Plan submitted by the FTR manager to the Authority on 6 May 2016. 

• The Authority’s changes to the FTR Allocation Plan

Started: 2/08/2016; Ending 13/09/2016 5 pm

Consultation on revising advisory group structures

We are seeking feedback on proposals to establish two new advisory groups, and on changes to the Advisory Group Charter and terms of reference for advisory groups. 

• Consultation on revising advisory group structures

Started: 9/08/2016; Ending 20/09/2016 5 pm

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