Attached is Meridian Energy Limited''s monthly operating report for the month
ended 31 December 2016.
Highlights this month include:
- In the month to 17 January 2017, national hydro storage decreased from 113%
to 109% of historical average
- South Island storage sat at 104% of average and North Island storage at
132% of average on 17 January 2017
- Meridian''s December 2016 monthly inflows were 90% of historical average
- National electricity demand in December 2016 was 2.4% lower than the same
month last year
- December 2016 demand reflected ongoing low irrigation use
- Meridian''s retail sales volumes in December 2016 decreased by 14.8%
compared to December 2015
End CA:00295723 For:MEL Type:MONTHLY Time:2017-01-19 09:33:18