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Market CommentaryDecember 2014

Friday, 12 December 2014, 3:36 pm
Press Release: Electricity Authority

Market Commentary December 2014

Welcome to Market Commentary, the Electricity Authority’s publication providing an in-depth look at the electricity sector.

The final Market Commentary for the year includes an overview of the market operation service providers, an update on the development of the hedge market and details of the smart meter roll out in New Zealand.

• Market Commentary - December 2014 [pdf]

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