December 2007
Commission publishes discussion document on resetting thresholds for electricity distribution businesses from 2009
19 December 2007
*What:* The Commerce Commission has today released a discussion document concerning the reset of thresholds for electricity distribution businesses ("EDB"). It has been published as part of a consultative package including supporting research.Relates to: Electricity
Commerce Commission consults on Vector's proposed settlement offer to rebalance prices
14 December 2007
The Commerce Commission is seeking the views of interested parties on the voluntary offer put forward by Vector as an alternative to regulatory control being imposed.Relates to: Electricity
November 2007
Electricity Industry Reform Act: Commission grants exemption to Lloyd Morrison
19 November 2007
The Commerce Commission has granted Lloyd Morrison an exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (the EIR Act) in relation to his potential appointment to the board of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL), an electricity lines business.Relates to: Electricity
Commission receives application for EIR Act exemption from Lloyd Morrison
2 November 2007
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Lloyd Morrison, seeking exemption from section 17 of the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 in relation to his nomination for a position of director of Auckland International Airport by Infratil.Relates to: Electricity
Commission receives application for EIR Act exemption from Babcock & Brown International Limited
2 November 2007
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Babcock & Brown International Pty Limited, seeking exemption from section 17 of the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 in relation to Powerco, Glenbrook Power Station and Te Rere Hau wind farm.Relates to: Electricity
Electricity Industry Reform Act: Commission grants exemption to The Lines Company
1 November 2007
The Commerce Commission has granted The Lines Company Limited (TLC) a limited exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (the EIR Act) in relation to its proposed involvement in the development of a hydro-generation plant, located on the Waikohu Stream near Gisborne.Relates to: Electricity
October 2007
Commerce Commission consults on its draft decision to accept an administrative settlement offer from Transpower
5 October 2007
The Commerce Commission is proposing to accept an administrative settlement offer from Transpower, instead of placing Transpower's transmission services under regulatory control.Relates to: Electricity
Electricity Industry Reform Act: Commission grants exemption to Vector
1 October 2007
The Commerce Commission has granted Vector Limited a limited exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (the EIR Act) in relation to its proposed involvement in the development of the Te Rere Hau wind farm situated on the Tararua Ranges near Palmerston North.Relates to: Electricity
Review of 2006/07 electricity asset management plans
1 October 2007
The Commerce Commission has today released a summary report of its review of the 2006/07 asset management plans of electricity lines businesses.
Relates to: Electricity
September 2007
Supreme Court affirms Commission's electricity threshold decisions
10 September 2007
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by Unison Networks Limited to the Commerce Commission's thresholds for large electricity lines businesses. The Court found that the Commission acted lawfully in setting both initial and revised thresholds.Relates to: Electricity
May 2007
Commission receives application for EIR Act exemption from Vector Limited
31 May 2007
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Vector Limited, seeking exemption from section 17 of the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 in relation to its involvement in the proposed development of the Te Rere Hau wind farm situated on the Tararua Ranges near Palmerston North.Relates to: Electricity
Exemption granted for Top Energy Ngawha expansion
17 May 2007
The Commerce Commission has granted Top Energy Limited a limited exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act to expand its geothermal generation plant at Ngawha Springs, Northland.Relates to: Electricity
Commission alleges global cartel affected NZ electricity industry
16 May 2007
The High Court has granted the Commerce Commission leave to serve proceedings against three European companies for an alleged global cartel that affected the New Zealand electricity industry.Relates to: Fair Trading, Electricity
Commission reaches settlement with Unison Networks
11 May 2007
The Commerce Commission has accepted an administrative settlement offer from Unison Networks Ltd. This means the company's distribution services will not be placed under regulatory control.Relates to: Electricity
