Wellington Electricity''s 2022–2025 DPP. This page was updated 1 year ago. This project amends the 2020–2025 default price path determination for electricity distributors to contain price settings that provide for Wellington Electricity''s transition to a default price path on 1 April 2021. 2025 reset of the electricity default price
READ MOREBy working with you, Wellington Electricity (we*) can keep our network safe and reliable. Under the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, we* has responsibilities to work with tree owners to keep
READ MOREWellington Electricity is your local lines company responsible for managing the poles, wires and equipment that safely deliver electricity to Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley. Our prices and quality standards are regulated under Part 4 of the Commerce Act, which is governed by the Commerce Commission.
READ MOREAt Wellington this 1st day of March 2010. Present: Revocation of Electricity Regulations 1997: 121: Amendment to Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003: 122: Amendments to Electricity (China Free Trade Agreement) Regulations 2008: Schedule 1. Prescribed electrical work.
READ MOREOnly arborists authorised by Wellington Electricity are legally allowed to trim trees within 4 metres of our power lines (but no closer than 1.5m without isolation of the electricity supply). This is known as the
READ MORE2. Policy. All new underground connections to Wellington Electricity''s network (rated up to 100 A) shall be made via a service pillar or underground pit, with some exceptions as detailed in section 6.5 and 6.6 below. Pillars and pits shall be installed, tested and connected in accordance with this document. 3.
READ MOREinterest'' and Wellington Electricity will remove the tree if it is likely to cause an on-going problem. There are specific regulations about which trees qualify for ''no interest''. Details are available from The Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 which can be viewed via a link on our website''s page on ''Tree Trimming'': https://
READ MORECommerce Commission/Electricity Authority combined work programme 2023/2024. The Commerce Commission and the Electricity Authority (EA) are the primary economic regulators of the electricity system in New Zealand. We recognise the value of working closely together to deliver our respective work programmes. Read more.
READ MOREContact an electricity retailer to arrange for the installation of metering and the creation of an account for your new connection. When everything is ready to be livened, you can have your nominated retailer send us the new connection request on your behalf. We will create a unique identification number for the connection and send one of our
READ MOREYes. Wellington Electricity treats a temporary builder''s supply the same as any other new connection. Often the electrician will install the temporary supply box on the section and arrange for a Wellington Electricity Approved Contractor to connect it to the network. In many cases the temporary supply box is positioned close to the final
READ MOREWellington Electricity''s policies and procedures for the application for, installation and connection of Distributed Generation are in accordance with the requirements of Part 6 of The Electricity Industry Participation Code
READ MOREPublished 25 Sep 2020. The Commerce Commission has released a draft decision on how it proposes to move Wellington Electricity Lines Limited from a customised price-quality
READ MOREGet Connected. This tool is designed for requesting new network connections, but can also be used to request other things like moving or burying our equipment and specialised disconnection services. We''re working on customising the tool further, but for now, you can state "n/a" or select any option if the question doesn''t apply to what you''re
READ MORE0800 248 148. For all other matters, please view our contact details here or call your electricity retailer. If we''re unable to resolve a complaint, you can call Utilities Disputes on 0800 22 33 40 or visit Please see our main contact page for more information. In particular, Wellington Electricity has obligations under Part 4 of
READ MOREIf you have any problems or concerns regarding your electricity supply or bill, please contact your retailer in the first instance. If your concern is regarding the service you have received from Wellington Electricity or our service providers, please phone 0800 248 148 or email us.. We''ll respond to you within 3 working days with an answer to your question
READ MOREYour surplus electricity will flow onto Wellington Electricity''s network. Therefore, your system must, as a minimum, comply with Wellington Electricity''s ''Technical
READ MOREUnder the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, your local electricity distribution company is responsible for making sure tree owners are aware of not letting
READ MOREWe aim to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective and high quality delivery of electricity throughout the Wellington region.
READ MORENews | 29 Apr, 2024. A contingent of 40 people completed the inaugural Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) study tour from 18-22 March 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. The delegation was made up of lines company Chairs, CEs and GMs and staff from ENA. Read more.
READ MOREUnder the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, we* has responsibilities to work with tree owners to keep vegetation clear of overhead power lines. On our network, we use Treescape, a specialist tree maintenance company, to check and notify tree owners if their trees are too close to our power lines.
READ MOREThis is the agenda for the Electrical Workers Registration Board meetings being held Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June 2024 in Wellington. Electrical Workers Registration Board 383rd meeting agenda Date published: 14 May 2024. This is the agenda for the Electrical Workers Registration Board meetings being held over Zoom on 16 to 17 May 2024.
READ MORELines and cables, poles, substations and other network equipment (assets) installed on private land or within buildings before 1993 are protected by existing use rights under the Electricity Act 1992 (the Act). This means that many of our assets will not have, or need, an easement. An easement is a property interest registered on a property''s
READ MOREElectricity Industry (Enforcement) Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/362) At Wellington this 11th day of October 2010. Present: Her Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council. Note. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 have been made in this official reprint.
READ MOREIf your tree is getting close to power lines, contact Wellington Electricity. For further information on maintaining your trees near power lines read Tree Trimming FAQ answers – Wellington Electricity; To learn about NZ Legislation about why and how trees need pruning visit Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 – NZ Legislation
READ MOREThe Building Compliance and Consents team is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. If you have a Building Compliance and Consent related query, you can submit it through our online form: Send a query. Phone: 04 801 4311. Email: [email protected]. You will need a building consent for most building work in Wellington City.
READ MORE0800 248 148. For all other matters, please view our contact details here or call your electricity retailer. If we''re unable to resolve a complaint, you can call Utilities Disputes on 0800 22 33 40 or visit
READ MOREThe reliability of our Wellington network is high by both New Zealand and international standards. Wellington Electricity is subject to a range of legislative and regulatory obligations to ensure our network is safely and
READ MOREWellington Electricity has outstanding practices in terms of efficiency and is following the guidance provided by the Authority. Their pricing methodology has some room for
READ MOREEach distributed generation situation is different and needs to be discussed with a Wellington Electricity representative. For further information about distributed generation, please call (04) 915 6100 or email WE_Enquiries@welectricity .nz. 3. Distributed generation setting the scene.
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