Compliance case studies
We share case studies to provide assistance and guidance on compliance issues that are common to participants. Confidentiality issues are addressed before publication.
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Compliance Case Study – MEP & Retailer Obligations for verification of metering information
Compliance-case-study-1.docx (DOCX, 99 KB)
This case study provides a reminder to all industry participants that the Code often contains overlapping and complimentary obligations, and all must be complied with. A participant’s relevant compliance obligations remain even when there are contractual or other agreements in place with other participants or entities.
Last updated: 17 January 2023
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Compliance case study August 2021: Authority access to exchange data
Compliance-case-study-August-2021-Authority-access-to-exchange-data.pdf (PDF, 108 KB)
This case study discusses a case in which a participant did not take all necessary steps to ensure the Authority could access its exchange data
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Determination of connection charges payable by distributed generator
Determination-of-connection-charges-payable-by-distributed-generator.PDF (PDF, 480 KB)
Distributors may impose connection charges on distributed generators. This is an anonymised version of a determination of connection charges payable by a distributed generator.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Case study June 2013 Requirement to submit a test plan for control system upgrades
Case-study-June-2013-Requirement-to-submit-a-test-plan-for-control-system-upgrades.pdf (PDF, 98 KB)
This case study discusses cases in which participants are required to submit test plans for control system upgrades to the system operator.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Case study Non-compliance with dispatch instructions
Case-study-Non-compliance-with-dispatch-instructions.pdf (PDF, 169 KB)
This case study discusses non-compliance with dispatch instructions. It involves a situation where Genesis Power Limited’s (Genesis) operators and traders anticipated a quick return to pre-event levels.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
Electricity Commission case studies
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Electricity Commission case study Voice communication protocols between asset owners and the System Operator
There are rules which set minimum process requirements for asset owners and the System Operator to follow when communicating with each other.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Electricity Commission case study The importance of checking backup systems are operating
This case illustrates the importance of not only having a backup system in place to acknowledge dispatch instructions, but also periodically testing that system.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Electricity Commission case study Grid emergencies and ancillary service provider obligations to provide interruptible load
This case study reminds participants of their obligations to continue to provide interruptible load during grid emergencies.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Electricity Commission case study Compliance plan for non-compliant assets
Electricity-Commission-case-study-Compliance-plan-for-non-compliant-assets.pdf (PDF, 33 KB)
This case study shows how the Commission worked with a participant to develop a process that resulted in assets that previously failed to meet technical requirements of the Rules, being made compliant with the Rules.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Electricity Commission case study October 2008 Compliance with Dispatch Instructions Part 2
This study is about compliance with dispatch instructions in circumstances where the automated control system in combined cycle thermal power plant takes the control of the generation output.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Electricity Commission case study August 2008 Compliance with Dispatch Instructions Part 1
This study is about compliance with dispatch instructions. This has been chosen because data shows that it is the most commonly breached rule and because of the potential for breaches of this rule to impact quite seriously on the electricity market and system security.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
