In late November 2024, Meridian Energy requested that Transpower in its system operator role permanently amend the Security of Supply Forecasting and Information Policy (SOSFIP) to lift the hydro storage level at which contingent storage would be accessed, and any official conservation campaign could be triggered.
We have considered Meridian’s request in accordance with clause 7.14 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code (the Code) and determined that we will consider Meridian’s requested amendment as part of the next review under clause 7.15 of the Code.
A redacted copy of Meridian’s request and our final decision have been published below.