Electricity sector reviewers appointed to bring 'fresh perspective'

Electricity sector reviewers appointed to bring 'fresh perspective'
The review will look at how the market operates. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
The Government says those appointed to review the electricity sector will bring a “fresh perspective” to the debate on the structure of the market.Tenders for the work closed in December, and the announcement was delayed for some weeks, leading to speculation in the sector about the reason for the delay.On Tuesday evening, Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones said global consultancy Frontier Economics will be the lead reviewer to address the seven questions specified in the terms of reference.NERA UK...

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