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The registry & ICPs

The registry is a national database that contains information on every point of connection on a network from which electricity is supplied to a site. These points of connection are referred to as installation control points (ICPs). Each ICP has a unique identifier. The registry is the electricity industry's database of record of all ICPs. For further information please email marketoperations@ea.govt.nz.

The registry helps manage both the ICP switching and reconciliation processes. Part 11 of the Code provides for the management of information held by the registry and outlines the process for switching ICPs between retailers.

The Retail area of the Authority manages the contract with Jade, the market operation service provider that manages the registry database.  The registry database facilitates the reconciliation process as well as detailing which trader is responsible for reconciliation of an ICP. The registry also notifies a retailer if one of its ICPs has switched suppliers.

In this section you will find:

• Registry information & access
• Registry monthly maintenance release notes & process
• Registry application form (including new participant identifiers)
• Registry software change control process
• Registry software change application form

You will also find links to:

• market operation service provider information
• statistics and reports
• Market Guidelines including:
  • an Information Paper on the registry
  • Guidelines for Registry Audits
  • Guidelines for Metering, Reconciliation and Registry Arrangements for Secondary Networks

This page is related to: Retail and Wholesale Market.

Back to top Last updated on 14 May 2012