ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the implementation design of the DPP4 innovation and non-traditional solutions allowance (INTSA). The submission emphasises the necessity for clear, efficient processes that do not hinder electric distribution businesses from innovating. It has a focus on incentivising collaboration and ensuring that all regulatory processes provide net benefits to consumers.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the draft framework and process and issues papers as part of the Part 4 Input Methodologies Review. The submission emphasises the need for a regulatory framework that supports New Zealand’s decarbonisation goals and adapts to the uncertain path to achieving a net-zero carbon economy.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed amendments to input methodologies for electricity distribution businesses, specifically addressing wash-up amounts. The submission expresses support for the amendments, as they address technical errors in transitional arrangements and provide clarity on calculations related to time value of money adjustments.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the draft Input Methodologies (IM) review decision, highlighting concerns over regulatory rigidity. ENA supports some amendments but stresses the need for a more flexible regime to cater for the impending transition towards an electrified and decarbonised economy.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the input methodologies review draft decisions. The submission discusses the proposed changes and selected draft decisions not to make changes to the input methodologies, including ENA's recommendations and concerns.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed changes in the form of control for electricity distribution businesses, specifically recommending the application of a pure revenue cap to align incentives for efficient market outcomes. The submission critiques the potential impacts on pricing efficiency and investment incentives, suggesting that wash-up mechanisms and incentives for connecting new customers be streamlined.s

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about proposed improvements in Default and Customised Price-Quality Path methodologies. The submission advocates for reducing the cost and complexity of Customised Price-Quality Path applications and assessments, improving certainty and flexibility, and ensuring better alignment with information disclosures.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the impact of emerging technologies on electricity distribution businesses (EDBs). The submission discusses the need for regulatory adjustments to mitigate partial capital recovery risks due to technological advancements, proposing measures like a reduction in asset lives and setting a maximum life for new assets to maintain investment incentives.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the draft review of weighted average cost of capital input methodology (WACC IM) highlights the association's concerns with the proposed changes in debt compensation estimations. It argues for a trailing average methodology, and presents evidence suggesting the existing and some proposed methodologies undercompensate electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) and may not reflect real-world debt strategies and market conditions.