Appropriations for 2008/2009 [Closing date: 2008/01/14 17:00:00 GMT+13]

The Electricity Commission has released its draft proposal for its appropriations for the 2008/09 year in accordance with section 172ZCA(1) of the Electricity Act 1992 (Act).

Submissions close on 14 January 2008.  However, the Commission would welcome submissions before Christmas.

• Consultation paper pdf [346 KB]
• Optional template for responses doc [189 KB]
• Additional information in relation to the Commission’s work priorities and appropriations consultation for 2008/09 pdf [40 KB]

The purpose of the paper is to seek input on the Electricity Commission’s proposed:

(a)    work priorities for 2008/09; and

(b)    appropriations for 2008/09 (as required by section 172ZCA of the Electricity Act 1992 (the Act). 

The paper does not include potential increases in cost as a result of current negotiations for the System Operator Service Provider Agreement (SOSPA).  Discussions are continuing on the costs and services to be provided.  A separate consultation process will take place once SOSPA discussions have progressed to an appropriate stage.

The Commission does not require a specific format to be followed for submissions.  However, an optional template for responses has been provided with this consultation paper.  You may wish to use the template, which is designed to assist the Commission with assessment of the submissions in response to this consultation.
Comments should preferably be sent by e-mail, in Word format, to:

Jenny Walton
Electricity Commission
PO Box 10041
Wellington

Email: info@electricitycommission.govt.nz

Telephone: (04) 460 8860
Fax: (04) 460 8879

The Commission is required to undertake its functions with a high degree of transparency. Accordingly, please be aware that any information provided to the Commission may be discussed with, or provided to, other parties UNLESS you specify that information is provided to the Commission as “Commercial in Confidence”, in which case you should specify the information that is confidential and the reasons. You should also be aware that the Commission is subject to the Official Information Act 1982.