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.