Dr. Richard Meade

Dr. Richard Meade is an economic expert who has provided insights into the electricity market in New Zealand, specifically regarding the implications of separating generation and retail operations within large electricity companies. His research has been utilized by the Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (Erganz) to argue against the breakup of gentailers, suggesting that such a move could lead to inefficiencies and potentially higher prices for consumers.