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By Grant Miller of
Aurora Energy says the power price rises mooted for Otago residents will not be enough and is pleading for some residents to be charged hundreds of dollars more per year.
Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly
The company slated the Commerce Commission after the release of a draft decision about pricing, arguing Aurora s ability to deliver its programme would be harmed, heightening safety and reliability risks in the medium term.
It warned its essential works and reinvestment programme could be significantly compromised and the company might be forced to shed more than 40 staff.
In the draft decision residents face power price increases of up to an average of $876 per year by 2025-26 for heavy users in Central Otago.
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Aurora Energy s investment in its aging network will result in significant power price increases. Photo / 123RF
Aurora Energy s investment in its aging network will result in significant power price increases. Photo / 123RF
Otago Daily Times
Aurora Energy says the power price rises mooted for Otago residents will not be enough and is pleading for some residents to be charged hundreds of dollars more per year.
The company slated the Commerce Commission after the release of a draft decision about pricing, arguing Aurora s ability to deliver its programme would be harmed, heightening safety and reliability risks in the medium term.
By Grant Miller of
Aurora Energy has complained about foul language, public rage and insults directed at it during meetings about looming power price hikes.
The lines company has been heavily criticised for the state of its network and its planned hike in prices to pay for an upgrade.
Photo: AFP
The Otago lines company objected to what it has described as rude and disruptive behaviour at public and stakeholder meetings - including scoffing, laughing and people misrepresenting the truth - and criticised the Commerce Commission for failing to maintain control of the meetings.
But the commission says the proposed price increases and the state of Aurora s network have a major impact on consumers and it was important that those affected had a chance to express their views.
Aurora Energy complains of public rage ahead of looming price hikes
10 Jan, 2021 06:25 PM
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Aurora Energy objected to what it has described as rude and disruptive behaviour at public and stakeholder meetings. Photo / 123RF
Otago Daily Times
Aurora Energy has complained about foul language, public rage and insults directed at it during meetings about looming power price hikes.
The Otago lines company objected to what it has described as rude and disruptive behaviour at public and stakeholder meetings including scoffing, laughing and people misrepresenting the truth and criticised the Commerce Commission for failing to maintain control of the meetings.