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.
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.
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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.
Optional Musical Accompaniment
Well, Vanderbilt basketball is off to an 0-2 start in SEC play, but has another shot at ending the losing today. The Mississippi State Bulldogscome to town for a noon CT tip on the SEC Network. Vanderbilt is coming off a near-miss at Kentucky on Tuesday night, while Mississippi State drilled Missouri at home so, this probably won’t be easy, but then I had Mississippi State picked to finish last in the conference in the preseason.
On Friday, Jerry Stackhouse had some injury updates: Clevon Brown is close to returning, while Issac McBride, it seems, is going to be out for a while.
Taylor Swift is releasing an album to mark her 31st birthday
The 30-year-old singer - who will celebrate her birthday on Sunday (13.12.20) - will drop her ninth studio album Evermore at midnight on Thursday (10.12.20) to give back to her fans who have been thoughtful on her past birthdays 13 December 2020
She wrote on Instagram: Ever since I was 13, Iâve been excited about turning 31 because itâs my lucky number backwards, which is why I wanted to surprise you with this now. Youâve all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something! I also know this holiday season will be a lonely one for most of us and if there are any of you out there who turn to music to cope with missing loved ones the way I do, this is for you.