Issues paper—options for ensuring efficient reactive power investment [Closing date: 2008/10/31 17:00:00 GMT+13]

In response to a number of concerns electricity industry participants have expressed in relation to the power factor requirements in the Connection Code, the Commission is exploring what options are available to address those concerns.

The Commission has no fixed view about whether change is required to the power factor requirements in the Connection Code or, if so, which of the options is the most appropriate (or whether there is a better option).  At this stage, the Commission is seeking feedback from the interested participants so that it is better informed to form a view on its preferred option.

Following consideration of submissions, the Commission intends to develop a preferred option and consult on it and the reasonably practicable alternatives.

• Issues paper pdf [300 KB] Please note this was updated on 7 October 2008 to correct the closing date for submissions in the table on page 42
  
• Appendix 2 - VAr Measurement at Unity Power Factor pdf [127 KB]
  

On 26 September 2008, the Commission invited submissions on the questions in this paper and any other matters submitters wish to comment  by 5pm on 24 October 2008. The Commission has extended the closing date for submissions on the ‘Issues Paper – Options for ensuring efficient reactive power investment’ following a request by Transpower. The new closing date is by 5pm on 31 October 2008.Please note that submissions received after this date may not be considered.

The Commission requests that submissions are provided in electronic format (Microsoft Word). The electronic version should be emailed with “Consultation on Issues Paper – Options for efficient reactive power supply” in the subject header to: info@electricitycommission.govt.nz.

If submitters do not wish to send their submission electronically, they should post one hard copy of their submission to the address below.

Any queries should be directed to:

Maree McGregor
PO Box 10041
Wellington

Email: info@electricity commission.govt.nz
Tel: (04) 4608860

The Commission will acknowledge receipt of all submissions electronically. Please contact Maree McGregor if you do not receive electronic acknowledgement of your submission within two business days of sending your submission.

Your submission is likely to be made available to the general public on the Commission’s website. Submitters should indicate any documents attached, in support of the submission, in a covering letter and clearly indicate any information that is provided to the Commission on a confidential basis.  The Commission is subject to the Official Information Act 1982.  Therefore, if the Commission receives a request for information, including information in a submission, the Commission must consider the request in accordance with that Act.