Advanced metering infrastructure

The Electricity Commission (Commission) views Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) systems as an important enabler to further the Government Policy Statement on Electricity Governance ((GPS), see paragraph 64)). In particular, AMI systems have the potential to significantly increase demand-side participation in the electricity market.

The Commission considers that AMI system designers and operators should be allowed to find the best technical and economic means to deliver the outcomes sought. The policy areas identified, and the associated guidelines that have resulted, are intended to assist platform operators in the task of establishing and operating their advanced meter infrastructure to best support the strategic objectives and hence maximising the likelihood they will give rise to the benefits sought over time.

• Advanced metering policy pdf [582 KB]
• Guidelines on advanced metering infrastructure v2.0 pdf [587 KB]

Report to the Minister of Energy and Resources

In December 2009, the Commission reported to the Minister of Energy and Resources on:

• whether the roll-out of AMI should be regulated; and
• whether technical standards for AMI systems should be regulated, or
• whether the voluntary AMI guidelines currently in place (Guidelines) are adequate.
• Report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure in New Zealand: Roll-Out and Requirements pdf [500 KB]

Supporting documentation:

• NZIER: Cost-benefit analysis of additional smart meter functionality pdf [238 KB]

Currently consulting on

• Amendments to the advanced metering infrastructure guidelines March 2010

Previously consulted on

• AMI consultation paper July 2007
  
• Submissions received as a result of consultation in July 2007
  
• Discussion and monitoring paper: Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Interim Metering Compliance