Nominations for the Standing Data Formats Group (SDFG) close at 5 pm today.

We are calling for nominations for one distributor member and two metering equipment provider members. The SDFG provides independent advice to the Authority on information exchange protocols between:

• participants and the market operation service providers
• participants and consumers
• participants and third-party providers.

The expected term of appointment is three years. We intend to appoint the successful nominees in November 2017.

Nominations and accompanying documents (as described in the call for nominations) should be emailed to marketoperations@ea.govt.nz, with 'Nomination for SDFG membership' in the subject line, by 5 pm today.

• Call for nominations and SDFG terms of reference

We encourage registry users to keep up-to-date with the latest plans and changes.  

Jade Software is holding its registry user group meeting in Wellington on Thursday 23 November, from 9 am to 1 pm. 

To assist Jade to provide a useful and informative experience, they would like to hear suggestions about what to include in the meeting. 

To send your suggestions, or if you would like to attend, a form is available on Jade’s website.

• Registry user group meeting 2017

NZX are holding a Market Operator User Group meeting in Wellington on Thursday 23 November, from 2.15 to 4.30 pm.

The meeting will provide updates for the WITS manager, reconciliation manager and clearing manager roles. This will also be an opportunity for NZX to hear feedback on the services they provide. 

NZX will stream a live webinar of the meeting. 

If you would like to attend, an RSVP form is available at the link below. 

If you have any questions or need a copy of the agenda, please send an email to the NZX team at cm@nzx.com.

• NZX Market Operator User Group meeting

The Authority supports the Energy Trader Forum. The Forum’s quarterly meetings provide insight and updates for all electricity market participants. 

The November quarterly meeting will be held in Wellington, and is a fascinating afternoon of information and networking for those interested in the electricity markets. The agenda is available at the link below.

• Date: Wednesday 15 November, 1.30 pm to 4.45 pm, followed by drinks until 6.00 pm
• Location: Rydges Hotel, 75 Featherston Street, Wellington.

Please send an email to trader@freemanmedia.co.nz if you wish to attend.

• November quarterly meeting agenda (PDF)

Wind offer arrangements

We have published a consultation paper for our proposal to amend the Code to improve the offer arrangements for wind generation. The proposed amendment would allow wind generators to offer their generation in up to five price bands, like most other generators.

• Wind offer arrangements

Started: 26/09/2017; Ending 7/11/2017 5 pm

Data and data exchange for market transactions

We have published a consultation paper on data and data exchanges for market transactions. We want to make sure data and data exchange arrangements continue to promote the competitive, reliable and efficient operation of the electricity industry.

• Data and data exchange for market transactions

Started: 26/09/2017; Ending 7/11/2017 5 pm

Draft determinations of the causers of the 11 and 15 June 2017 under-frequency events

We have published a consultation paper on our draft determinations of the causers of the 11 and 15 June 2017 under-frequency events.

• 11 and 15 June 2017 under-frequency events

Started: 10/10/2017; Ending 7/11/2017 5 pm

Draft determinations of the causers of the 2 March 2017 under-frequency events

We have published a consultation paper on our draft determinations of the causers of the 2 March 2017 under-frequency events.

• 2 March 2017 under-frequency events

Started: 10/10/2017; Ending 21/11/2017 5 pm