close
MENU
General Business
2 mins to read

Market power a possible factor in electricity market, says EA

Regulator finds retailers affected by lack of viable hedge contracts to mitigate peak price risk.

Retailers struggle to hedge price risk at times of peak demand, said the Electricity Authority.

NBR Staff Thu, 07 Nov 2024

The Electricity Authority has found evidence of a lack of competition in the electricity market that could affect retail prices.

In a report on the findings of a review of hedge contracts available to electricity retailers, the EA said although baseload and peak contracts appeared to be competitive,

Want to read more? It's easy.

Choose your best value subscription option

Student

Exclusive offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).
Individual
Group membership
NBR Marketplace

Yearly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Monthly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$44.95 / monthly

Smartphone Only Subscription

NZ$24.95 / monthly

Premium Group Membership 10 Users

NZ$350+GST / monthly

$35 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 20 Users

NZ$600+GST / monthly

$30 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 50 Users

NZ$1250+GST / monthly

$25 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 100 Users

NZ$1875+GST / monthly

$18.75 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Yearly Premium Online Subscription + NBR Marketplace

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Already have an account? Login
NBR Staff Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Contact the Writer: editor@nbr.co.nz
News tip? Question? Typo? Let us know: editor@nbr.co.nz
© All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription.
Market power a possible factor in electricity market, says EA
General Business,
106601
true