Utilities and resources

Passage of the Emissions Trading Scheme is proving to be anything but smooth
In this article, senior associate Kate Radka provides a brief update on the changes to and positions being taken on the Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill as it nears the end of the Select Committee process.

Challenges to Transpower's North Island grid upgrade continue
The battle is still being fought against Transpower's North Island grid upgrade proposal for the supply of electricity into, and north of, Auckland, both under the Board of Inquiry, which is now underway, and through the courts. In this article, senior associate Louise Hill provides an update on recent events and outlines why one interest group was unsuccessful in the first judicial review application to be heard on an aspect of the grid upgrade.

More guidelines for decision-makers in the electricity sector
A new National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission, a revised and updated Government Policy Statement on Electricity Governance, and a draft Grid Upgrade Investment Review Policy will provide the Electricity Commission, Transpower and other decision-makers with further guidance on electricity transmission and security of supply issues.

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