OPINION: Keeping the lights on is one of the most basic, but fundamental, requirements for a properly functioning electricity market, or society for that matter. READ MORE:* Power cut blame: Transpower to be scrutinised first, 'then wider issues'* Electric Kiwi files 'UTS' complaint over Monday's electricity market failure* Electricity Authority 'disappointed' after customers left without power, is reviewing the blackout eventEveryone was expecting a cold snap. DAVID WHITE/STUFF Keeping the lights on is one of the most basic, but fundamental, requirements for a properly functioning electricity market, or society for that matter. Electric Kiwi and Haast care about the wellbeing of all New Zealanders and ensuring the lights stay on. That’s why Electric Kiwi and Haast, and other small retailers, are calling for the break-up of the big guys.

Source: Stuff August 16, 2021 02:15 UTC