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The DDA Template contains more standardised default terms for distributors and traders on distribution networks using an interposed arrangement 1  \n(b) requiring distributors to develop, publish and offer a DDA based on the DDA Template written by the Authority to all traders seeking to trade on their distribution network  \n(c) introducing separate default terms for some additional services commonly provided alongside the distribution service (but are not themselves part of the distribution service) . These default terms include:  \n(i) providing distributors access to consumer consumption data on reasonable terms (Data Template) , and ,2  \n(ii) allowing a distributor’s shareholder trust to credit beneficiaries accounts with annual dividend distributions or collect beneficiary information in order to send a dividend direct to the consumer (for example, through cheque) .  \nPromoting competition and efficiency through default terms  \nThe DDA Template will provide traders access to local distribution networks on more standardised terms and conditions. We expect introducing the DDA Template will:  \n reduce transaction costs and effort required to negotiate contracts between traders and distributors  \n(b) promote more equal bargaining positions between distributors and traders, and between traders in similar circumstances  \n(c) promote competition in emerging markets by unbundling distribution services from contestable services.  \nThe Data Template will give distributors access to some historical consumption data on reasonable terms. We expect introducing the Data Template will better allow distributors to:  \n develop more cost-reflective distribution prices,  \n(b) expand their networks more efficiently by analysing consumption patterns to improve their investment plans ,  \n(c) plan maintenance more easily, and  \n1 Proposed Schedule 12A.4 Appendix A of the Code  \n2 Proposed Schedule 12A.1 Appendix C of the Code  \n(d) respond more effectively to electrification and new technologies, like electric vehicles (EVs) .  \nThe Code change promotes the long-term benefit of consumers  \nWe consider that the revised Part 12A of the Code, the DDA Template and the Data Template will better promote competition in and efficient operation of the electricity industry for the longterm benefit of consumers.  \nConsumers are the ultimate recipient of the terms negotiated between a trader and a distributor. We expect that:  \n(a) The DDA Template should mean consumers receive better retail electricity services. The DDA Template will reduce undue barriers to traders entering and expanding across markets , and also promote competition in retail and emerging service markets (such as demand response) . This enhanced competition means traders will compete on price and quality to win consumers and develop innovative and new products providing consumers with more choice.  \n(b) The Data Template should mean consumers throughout New Zealand receive abetter distribution service , because distributors are able to better plan and maintain their networks to improve network resilience.  \nMonitoring and Support  \nWe will support distributors in developing and publishing their DDAs. The DDA proposal is a significant change to the Code. We will help distributors interpret the drafting of the terms inside the DDA Template.  \nWe expect the needs of industry to evolve over time as new participants enter and new business models are introduced. We will be monitoring the terms included in all distributor ag","cbCailrGVcOEyswj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailrGVcOEyswj","pdf",842355,39,"English","# Executive summary\n## We have decided to introduce the DDA Template and the Data Template\n## Promoting competition and efficiency through default terms\n## The Code change promotes the long-term benefit of consumers\n## Monitoring and Support\n## Glossary\n# 1 We have decided to amend Part 12A of the Code to introduce the DDA Template and Data Template\n## We have conducted two consultations on the amendment\n## We revised the DDA Template and Data Template\n## General feedback on proposal\n## Monitoring and support\n## Next steps\n# 2 Background\n## There are barriers associated with negotiating access to local distribution networks\n## Ongoing problems with contract negotiations\n## Voluntary solutions were unsuccessful\n## We considered a range of alternative solutions\n## The DDA Template aims to address the problems\n## There are also barriers to negotiating access to smart meter data\n## Some traders were concerned about privacy and permitted uses for data\n## Most distributors need access to data to develop more effective and efficient network management practices\n## The Data Template will address the problem\n## A distributor’s trust must be able to distribute income payments to their beneficiaries\n## Traders control access to some income payment information\n## Default Terms for Income Payments will address the problem\n# 3 The amendment promotes our statutory objective\n## The amendment promotes competition and efficiency in the electricity industry\n## The benefits of the proposal\n## The costs of the proposal\n## The cost of developing a standardised contract\n## The cost of negotiating a bespoke agreement","[{\"question\":\"What decision is being made in this paper?\",\"answer\":\"The Authority has decided to amend Part 12A of the Code to introduce the Default Distributor Agreement (DDA) Template and the Data Template.\"},{\"question\":\"What is included in the DDA Template and how does it change contracting?\",\"answer\":\"The DDA Template provides more standardized default terms for distributors and traders on distribution networks using an interposed arrangement, changing how they negotiate and enter distribution service contracts.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Data Template affect distributors and consumer outcomes?\",\"answer\":\"The Data Template gives distributors access to some historical consumption data on reasonable terms, supporting better pricing, more efficient network investment planning, maintenance, and improved network resilience for consumers.\"}]","Default Distributor Agreement Decisions Paper - 16 June 2020 | PDF"]