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Which thermal generation plant, if any, most often set the marginal electricity spot price of $800/MWh as seen in 2024?

Answered Question 27942 (2026)
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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • Which thermal generation plant, if any, most often set the marginal electricity spot price of $800/MWh as seen in 2024?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised the Taranaki combined cycle plant.