Govt unlikely to intervene in transmission pricing

Govt unlikely to intervene in transmission pricing
Gavin Evans
The government appears unlikely to intervene in planned changes to the way electricity transmission costs are allocated. The electricity price review completed last year had recommended the government issue a policy statement on transmission pricing, given the potential for wealth transfers between customers of different regions and the need to cut-through a divisive and protracted process. Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods said she is taking advice on the need for a policy statement, but she noted that most of the issues raised i...

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