Posted 24 June 2005

The Commission, in conjunction with the system operator, has been preparing a proposal to establish the “Wind Generation Investigation Project”.  This strategic initiative is targeted at identifying and addressing the issues surrounding the accommodation of additional wind generation in the New Zealand system.  It is this project that is the focus of this consultation paper.

• Consultation paper .pdf [146 KB]

Note: the closing date for submissions has been extended from 8 July 2005 to 14 July 2005.

Submission requirements 

The Commission invites submissions on the proposal by 5pm on 14 July 2005.  The Commission’s preference is to receive submissions in electronic form (Microsoft Word format).  The electronic version should be emailed with the phrase “Submission on Wind Generation Investigation Project” in the subject header to info@electricitycommission.govt.nz.

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

Jenny Walton
Electricity Commission
Level 7, ASB Bank Tower
2 Hunter Street
PO Box 10041
Wellington
New Zealand

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

Submissions should be provided in the format shown in appendix 3 of the consultation paper.  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.  All information provided to the Commission is subject to the Official Information Act 1982.