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November 2010

Price-quality path decision for electricity distribution businesses released

30 November 2010

The Commerce Commission today released its decision to amend the determination setting out the default price-quality path (DPP) applying to electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) for the period 2010-2015. The DPP comprises a price path that places an upper limit on the aggregate prices that EDBs may charge, and also the quality standards that EDBs must meet in supplying electricity lines services to customers.

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Commerce Commission announces revenue cap for Transpower

26 November 2010

The Commerce Commission today announced that the revenue cap for Transpower's 2011/12 pricing year will be set at $644 million.

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Final consultation on input methodologies for Transpower

12 November 2010

The Commerce Commission today released its revised draft input methodologies determination for Transpower for technical consultation. This is expected to be the last consultation step before the input methodologies for Transpower are finalised.

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Consultation on draft individual price-quality path determination for Transpower

9 November 2010

The Commerce Commission today released for technical consultation its draft individual price-quality path determination in respect of electricity lines services supplied by Transpower.  This is expected to be the last consultation step before the individual price-quality path applying to Transpower is finalised in December 2010.

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Commerce Commission takes over responsibility for grid upgrade plan approval

1 November 2010

From 1 November 2010 the Commerce Commission assumes responsibility for requesting or approving electricity grid upgrade plan proposals by Transpower New Zealand Limited.

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