November 2009
Determination for electricity distribution businesses' price-quality path released
30 November 2009
The Commerce Commission has today released its determination and decisions paper for the price-quality path which will apply to electricity distribution businesses from 1 April 2010. This marks the first determination published by the Commission under the Commerce Act's new Part 4 regime and announces significant decisions for electricity distribution businesses on price and quality.Relates to: Electricity
Energy companies warned over alleged anti-competitive behaviour
24 November 2009
The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to two energy companies alleged to have attempted to engage in anti-competitive conduct during the purchase by tender of a power station near Nelson in 2002.Relates to: Business Competition, Electricity
Electricity Industry Reform Act: Commerce Commission grants exemption to Mark Tume
16 November 2009
The Commerce Commission has granted Mark Tume an exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (EIR Act) in relation to his potential appointment to the board of Powerco, subject to certain conditions.
Relates to: Electricity
Compliance review of electricity distribution business asset management plans for 2009 released
11 November 2009
The Commerce Commission has today released a review of the asset management plans disclosed by electricity distribution businesses for the period beginning 1 April 2009. The Commission notes the continued progress made by many electricity distribution businesses toward achieving best practice in asset management planning.Relates to: Electricity
