In November 2014 we set Transpower's individual price-quality path that applies new revenue limits and quality standards for the period April 2015 to March 2020.
Emerging technologies are having an increased impact on the monopoly parts of the electricity sector. We are gathering information to better understand its impact.
On 10 October we made our decision on Transpower’s proposal to replace the conductors and strengthen the structures of a 9.5km section of its high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission network in Wellington.
On 28 March 2018 we set a customised price-quality path applying new revenue limits and quality standards for Powerco covering the period April 2018 to March 2023.
Transpower have notified us of their intention to plan a major capex project in the Waikato region. This potential investment need has been identified by Transpower based on its demand forecasts.
Transpower’s New Zero Grid Pathways comprise a series of proposed investments to enhance the capacity of the core electricity transmission grid between Bunnythorpe and Whakamaru power stations, and the HVDC link across the Cook Strait, in order to accommodate potential new renewable generations and meet expected future electricity demand.
This project amends the 2020–2025 default price-quality path (DPP) determination for electricity distributors to contain price settings that provide for Powerco’s transition to the default price-quality path on 1 April 2023.
We have now completed the Targeted Information Disclosure Review (2024) for electricity distribution businesses as required under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986.
Transpower’s Net Zero Grid Pathways comprise a series of proposed investments to enhance the capacity of the core electricity transmission grid between Bunnythorpe and Whakamaru power stations, and the HVDC link across the Cook Strait, in order to accommodate potential new renewable generations and meet expected future electricity demand.