The Electricity Authority promotes competition in, reliable supply by, and the efficient operation of, the New Zealand electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers.
Latest News
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31 Mar
What's My Number
Kiwis are saving hundreds of dollars a year just by switching power companies.
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11 Apr
RAG meeting - 9 April 2014
Meeting papers published
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15 Apr
Market Brief - 15 April 2014
Latest edition of Market Brief published
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11 Apr
Proposed dispatchable demand policy statement amendments
Submissions & cross submission published
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8 Apr
Efficient procurement of extended reserves - second consultation
Response paper published
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11 Apr
Current vacancies
New vacancy for a Project Manager
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14 Apr
Standing Data Formats Group membership
Call for nominations
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14 Apr
Current investigations
2 investigations open for parties to join
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11 Apr
Current exemptions from the Electricity Industry Participation Code
Amendment to exemption 187 gazetted
Currently Consulting On
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Improving the efficiency of prices in pivotal supplier situations: Improving the efficiency of prices in pivotal supplier situations Read more
Closes: 22 Apr 2014
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Barriers to group switching and mass-market aggregation : Review of barriers to group-switching and mass-market aggregation Read more
Closes: 20 May 2014
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More standardisation of use-of-system agreements: Consultation on more standardisation of use-of-system agreements Read more
Closes: 20 May 2014
Consumers
We’re working for the long-term benefit of consumers to make sure your lights stay on, you have choice and your electricity prices are reasonable.
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How the electricity market works
In New Zealand, most electricity is produced by electricity generators that are located well away from where electricity is actually used... Read more
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About your power bill
The exact amount of your power bill depends on a range of factors including who you buy power from (your electricity retailer) and the type of account you have. Read more
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Your rights as an electricity consumer
The Electricity Authority oversees the retail electricity market to make sure it is competitive for consumers and that retailers treat their customers fairly. Read more