Introduction
Transpower is a state owned enterprise responsible for power transmission and distribution in New Zealand. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electricity Corporation of New Zealand (ECNZ). From the 1950s to 2007, New Zealand has seen constant increase in the demand for electricity. However, since 2007, the overall industry as well as residential demand has stagnated. Especially, in the South Island, the overall industrial demands have actually declined in the last 6 years (MFE, 2015). However, Auckland is one exception to the rule. Auckland, where the demand of electricity is still growing at a high rate, is by Continue reading...