NETWORK STATUS
Current Outages
To see current outages on MLL’s network please click here. You can also view outage information updated regularly by our Team below.
Load Shedding
MLL controls load for a variety of reasons, including minimising our contribution to the loading on the regional transmission grid during peak times, and in response to faults or emergencies.
There are 16 channels that control different parts of MLL’s network. Each channel can be turned on or off separately. If a channel is turned off this means there is no power to your controlled meter (most likely your hot water cylinder). This is what is called load shedding. If the chart below shows there are 16 channels on then there is no load shedding.
Planned Outages
From time-to-time MLL has planned outages on the network to carry out upgrades and maintenance.
The outages allow our teams to work on the network in a safe manner and we always endeavour to organise the shutdowns to be as least disruptive as possible to our consumers. To see our upcoming planned outages please click here.
Network Load
The current amount (load) of electricity being used on MLL’s network is shown in the graph below.
MLL Actively Controlling Hot Water Load
Marlborough Lines (your local consumer-owned network company ) is controlling the hot water load connected to the network.We’re doing this over the winter months, and potentially beyond, every weekday in the morning and evenings.
Why are we doing this?
To utilise the technology we already have available and that has controlled Marlborough consumers’ hot water for decades.
To monitor and better understand the amount of hot water load that we have available to control at different times of the day/different days of the year;
To confirm that we have hot water load controllable at installations where we’re expecting it;
To lower demand on our network when energy use is peaking; and
To shift energy consumption to times of the day when there can be more electricity generated from renewable sources, which can coincide with lower electricity prices.
What will you notice?
You shouldn’t notice anything. We control the load for short periods, so there should be no noticeable impact on your hot water supply. This will only impact connections where there is a hot water cylinder wired to the controlled register of the electricity meter.
If you experience problems with your hot water or believe your meter isn’t functioning correctly, please contact your electricity retailer first. They can confirm whether your meter is operating properly and help identify the cause of any issue.
