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… of the proposal and is a supporting attachment to our main report (‘Western Bay of Plenty Development Plan Major Capex … is for the near- term work required on the interconnected transmission grid only. 1 Approach to estimating capex We … project delivery procedures including governance oversight, planning, TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND | WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY …

… but uncleared generation, ▪ request Transpower as the transmission grid owner to increase transmission offers or require them to reconfigure the grid … https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/notices-and-reporting TRANSPOWER NZ | SYSTEM OPERATOR CONSULATION PAPER …

… regarded as the preferred solution for bulk electricity transmission, both onshore and offshore, with numerous … replacement will involve significant complexity, detailed planning, and rigorous testing. Our investigations have also … identified in the thermal fuel transition impact assessment reports.15 Where a step load appears to be also captured in …

… Review, paragraph 106(b), page 30. 4 Electricity Authority Report Northland tower collapse, page 7. 5 RNZ - Blame laid … System Operator’s (CAISO) program requires a 17% Planning Reserve Margin (increased from 16% in 2024), which … https://www.caiso.com/generation-transmission/resource-adequacy …

… is low and renewable generation is high nationwide or when transmission constraints bind in regions with high renewable … finalises-response-to-mdag-report/. Enabling negative price offers could be considered … discretionary interventions, supports reliable operational planning, and benefits inflexible generators. It also …

… and include expenses related to consenting and designation. Transmission lines construction works This includes material … replacements and costs are as advised by Transpower Asset Planning Management and can be considered as Class 4. 1 … • Technical reviews. • Performance monitoring and reporting. Transpower will allocate experienced management …

… Grid compliance modes, and so can offer a range of network, transmission and energy market services within NZEM’s … https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/notices-and- reporting/notices-insufficient-generation Q2. Do you agree … https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/notices-and-reporting/notices-insufficient-generation …

… option but raise concerns regarding the application of the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM) on this project. … need date. 5c Uncertainty of electrification caused by RETA reports. We recognise the uncommitted nature of the projects … are reasonable and appropriate for infrastructure planning. 5e Tiwai demand response contract. Following …

… under increased capital costs. Additional points raised 1. Transmission charges: Westpower expressed concerns about the … summer months, requiring careful consideration in upgrade planning. • Evolving load control strategies: The shift from … if and when required. 3.1 Other points raised 1. Westpower reported significant recent increases in transmission …

… Generation and the National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission. As the pRPS21 is currently under mediation, … of accessing contingency storage • Monitoring and reporting program of potential effects during extent of … Yours sincerely Anita Dawe General Manager Regional Planning and Transport and Joanna Gilroy General Manager …