The Authority is considering running a hands-on training course for registry users either in Auckland or Wellington in mid-November 2018.

The course is suitable for new registry users and participants wanting to gain some knowledge of how the registry works. Attendees will engage in hands-on exercises and will receive practical experience in:

• the operation of the registry
• the lifecycle of an ICP, including the registry roles of distributor, trader and metering equipment providers
• the operation of the reconciliation manager portal to upload and download files, manage trade notifications, and add/edit changes to NSPs and balancing areas.

We need to set up individual workstations for registry access, so total attendance numbers are limited and numbers may also be limited by organisation.

To express interest in attending the course, please email your name, contact details and preferred location to conference@ea.govt.nz by 5pm Monday, 20 August 2018 with ‘registry training’ in the subject line.

Places will fill fast, but please do not book flights and accommodation until you have received confirmation of attendance.

As part of its work to provide insight and updates for participants in the electricity market, the Energy Trader Forum is hosting its quarterly meeting at Rydges Hotel in Wellington on Wednesday, 8 August from 1.30pm to 6.00pm. 

Colin Magee, Head of Conduct from the Financial Markets Authority, will clarify the company’s involvement in energy markets and markets for financial products.

The meeting will also include a presentation from ICAP (markets operator and provider of information services) and Nova Energy will talk about the market drivers and forward view around the decision to move ahead with the Junction Road power station.

The Buyers’ and Sellers’ Forum will feature Te Papa, Progressive Enterprises, and Meridian Energy.

For the full agenda and to register, please visit the website.

• Energy Trader Forum