The I-TRACK Foundation has completed a rigorous Quality Assurance Assessment of Transpower New Zealand Ltd, the local I-REC(E) & I-TRACK(E) Issuer in New Zealand. The Quality Assurance Assessment evaluated Transpower’s operations against the International Attribute Tracking Standard (“Standard”) and the I-REC Code for Electricity (“I-REC Code”).
An independent, third-party consultancy firm, Barnebies, was commissioned to support the Quality Assurance process by:
- Administering and sharing the Registrants Survey; and
- Distributing the Issuer Questionnaire.
Registrant Survey
the International Attribute Tracking Standard establishes minimum service quality requirements; the survey provided valuable insight into how Market Participants perceived Transpower’s performance. Although all Registrants were invited to participate, no survey responses were received. Consequently, no conclusions can be drawn regarding Registrant satisfaction or concerns. Nevertheless, all Registrants were provided with an opportunity to submit feedback.
Issuer Questionnaire
Through the questionnaire, Transpower was requested to provide supporting documentation and relevant email correspondence to demonstrate compliance with the Standard and I-REC(E) Code. All submitted materials were assessed against the Standard’s key requirements and the guidance provided in the I-REC(E) Code, confirming Transpower’s adherence to its core principles, including legal compliance, traceability, and robust complaint-handling procedures.
While the Quality Assurance Assessment identified opportunities for improvement, the I-TRACK Foundation has no reason to believe that Transpower’s operations breach critical areas of the Standard.
Conclusion
The I-TRACK Foundation is satisfied that Transpower has sufficiently demonstrated adherence to the Standard. The I-TRACK Foundation would like to thank Transpower once again for its cooperation throughout the assessment process and looks forward to continued collaboration.
For any questions, please contact the I-TRACK Foundation Secretariat at secretariat@trackingstandard.org