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Review of Section 62 of the Electricity Act "Continuance of Supply" (2013 review)


On 2 June 2005 the Minister of Energy announced a review would take place in 2007 of Section 62 of the Electricity Act 1992. Section 62 of the Act provides that electricity lines companies must maintain services to connections established as at 1 April 1993. This section expires on 31 March 2013, and from this date, is deemed to be repealed.  Lines built after April 1993 are not affected by this clause.

The objective of the review is to consider what new arrangements, if any, should be put in place to ensure that affected communities continue to have access to an electricity supply after 2013 that is efficient, fair, reliable and delivered in an environmentally sustainable manner. The review is being led by the Electricity Group, Energy and Communications Branch, Ministry of Economic Development.

  • Cabinet Documents
    Cabinet documents relating to the review of section 62 of the Electricity Act "Continuance of Supply".
  • Summary of Submissions
    Summary of submissions received on the Review of Section 62 of the Electricity Act 1992 "Continuance of supply" discussion document.
  • Submissions
    Submissions received on the Review of Section 62 of the Electricity Act 1992 "Continuance of supply" discussion document. Submissions closed on 28 September 2007.
  • Review of Section 62 of the Electricity Act 1992 "Continuance of Supply" (2013 review): Discussion Document
    This discussion paper identifies a number of options for "continuance of supply" after 2013 and seeks feedback from stakeholders on their preferred option and any other feasible options that they may identify.
  • Terms of Reference 2013
    The Terms of Reference outlines the proposed scope of the review, review process and timeframe.
  • Media Statements
    Media Statements relating to the review of Section 62 of the Electricity Act 1992.
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