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Transpower’s CEO resigns
Transpower chief executive Alison Andrew is stepping down on June 30 this year. “After 10 years leading Transpower, Alison has decided that the time is right for her…
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Transpower buoyed by half-year results
Trranspower’s board is pleased with the stable first half results for the 2024 financial year both in performance and returns to shareholders. So says Transpower chair Dr Keith…
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Transpower wants upper South Island flexible service proposals
Transpower is seeking proposals from potential providers of non-transmission solutions in the upper South Island to help manage growing electricity use at peak times. Growing electricity use in…
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ComCom seeks feedback on Transpower’s expenditure proposal
The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining key issues it will focus on as it works to set expenditure and quality levels for Transpower from 2025. As…
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ComCom strengthens regulatory foundations to support future infrastructure investment
The Commerce Commission has released its final decisions on its Input Methodologies Review, updating key regulatory rules for electricity lines, gas pipelines, and airports in New Zealand. The…
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ComCom draft approval for Transpower grid spend
Consumer benefit in Transpower’s proposed $393 million spend on the grid is seen by the Commerce Commission (ComCom) in its draft decision approving the investment. However, commissioner Vhari…
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Cyclone impacts on grid highlight resilience planning
Impacts on households and business customers from electricity outages following Cyclone Gabrielle highlight the need for a ‘new normal’ in asset management planning and investment strategies, says the…
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Transpower has ‘solid’ performance in spite of challenges
Transpower net profit after tax (NPAT) dropped 24% to $127 million, its report shows for the financial year ending June 30, 2023 (FY23). Operating revenue increased by 3.2%…
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11,000 home solar batteries to add 30MW to electricity grid
Ara Ake and SolarZero are collaborating on an innovative winter 2023 peak solution for electricity -enabling 30MW of additional network capacity on-demand. Hailed as a world-leading pilot project,…
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Transpower working with sector to manage winter capacity risks
Potential tight power situations could develop during winter cold snaps, warns Transpower, adding it’s working with the electricity sector to manage that and keep power on, including EV…