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ENA supports mandating EV smart chargers
ENA supports the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s proposal to require all residential electric vehicle (EV) chargers sold in New Zealand to have ‘smart’ capabilities.
Modelling will show household energy spend in 2035
ENA has commissioned an economic model of what New Zealand consumers are likely to be spending on energy by 2035 to show the benefits of electrification.
International Energy Agency reviewing New Zealand
The International Energy Agency (IEA) returns to our shores this year for the first time since 2017.
Innovation happening across the sector
One of the keys to unlocking a low-carbon and customer-centric future is innovation.
Megan Woods urges a ‘joined up’ energy sector approach to decarbonisation
Speaking at an ENA forum recently, energy and resources minister Megan Woods urged a collective approach across the energy sector to achieve decarbonisation goals.
Northland solar taking off
Solar uptake is on the rise in Northland with both Top Energy and Northpower registering solid growth in solar connections over the past two years.
Network transformation site launched
ENA’s new mini-website aimed at providing information around network transformation was launched in July.
Consumers prefer effective outage communications as measure of EDB performance
Measures around outage communications were the preferred tools to judge EDB performance according to ENA’s latest consumer reference panel meeting.
Sector needs more responsive regulatory regime, ENA says
ENA has told the Commerce Commission that responding to climate change is not optional for electricity lines companies and that the sector needs a more responsive regulatory regime to deal with the challenges of electrification.
Managing the impact of EV charging on grid demand
ENA is proposing changes to regulatory settings that would make it a requirement that local lines companies are notified of any new electric vehicle charger installations in homes.
