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Australian Competition & Consumer Commission publishes CEPA’s WACC methodology report

CEPA has advised on an approach to estimate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) that is suitable for regulated firms in the telecoms and other sectors.

Distribution connection pricing reform in New Zealand

The New Zealand Electricity Authority has published a CEPA report, which considers amendments to the industry participation code. It is proposing an interim restraint on connection charges and consulting on introducing obligations on distributors on when they must offer and maintain connections.

CEPA Australia advises on the ACCC’s approach to determining the cost of capital

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) consults about a general methodology, which informs its consideration of the cost of capital across regulatory decision-making processes, including the voice interconnection services inquiry.

The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for various electricity generation and storage technologies in Australia

AEMO Services commissioned CEPA to provide independent advice on appropriate assumptions on the WACC. CEPA’s report has been published and is available from AEMO Services’ website.

Study about the productivity of electricity distribution businesses in New Zealand

CEPA’s Australian office was engaged by the Commerce Commission to estimate productivity changes in New Zealand’s electricity distribution sector.

Net Zero’s trade imperative: A case study on the global demand for solar technology

We were commissioned by the Hinrich Foundation, to help them understand if global trade will be essential to sustain the transition to reach the International Energy Agency's target of Net Zero by 2050.

New infrastructure investment approach to benefit millions across the Pacific region

A guide for institutional investors about co-investment options in infrastructure, developed by CEPA Australia, has been published.

Final report on New Zealand’s 2020/21 base milk price calculation published

The Commerce Commission in New Zealand has published its final report following the review of Fonterra’s 2020/21 base milk price calculation.

CEPA Australia advise on asset beta and specific risk premium

We have supported the Commerce Commission, New Zealand with their regular review of the base milk price calculation.

Australian Energy Regulator considers the links between the risk-free rate & market risk premium

The AER asked us to advise on the approach to estimating the Market Risk Premium (MRP) for the 2022 review of the Rate of Return Instrument. Specifically, we were asked whether there is a relationship between the risk-free rate (RfR) and MRP.