18 Sep

Decision paper published: Review of normal frequency management project

We have published a decision paper on the Normal frequency management project.

13 Sep

Telling New Zealand's electricity story

We have released new and refreshed materials aimed at increasing consumer awareness and understanding of key concepts in the electricity industry.

13 Sep

Six-monthly power market review

A review of power market trends, January to June 2018

13 Sep

Electricity in New Zealand

We have recently updated our Electricity in New Zealand publication. It tells the story of the electricity industry in a simple and engaging way.

11 Sep

Market enhancement omnibus forum

We are holding a forum to discuss the consultation papers released as the first market enhancement omnibus.

11 Sep

Industry workshop: Dispatch Service Enhancements

Transpower is holding an industry workshop for the Dispatch Service Enhancements project.

11 Sep

Stress test scenarios unchanged for October–December quarter

The stress test scenarios previously published on our website will apply for the October–December quarter of 2018.

07 Sep

System operator annual review 2017-18

The system operator annual self review and assessment (1 July 2017– 30 June 2018) is now available.

06 Sep

Canterbury region records highest switching rates in the country

The Canterbury region recorded the highest switching rates in the country with 6,273 consumers* (2.1 percent) switching electricity provider in July.

04 Sep

Market enhancement omnibus one: September 2018

As part of our refreshed 2018/19 Work Programme, we are coordinating the consultation processes for more minor projects into an omnibus series.

04 Sep

Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Amendments to Certification Reports) 2018

We have approved a Code amendment to insert a new clause 8A into Schedule 10.7 of the Code.

28 Aug

List of distributed generation eligible to qualify to receive ACOT in the lower North Island

The Authority has published a list of distributed generation in the lower North Island as well as a decision paper.

28 Aug

Consultation on two draft lists of distributed generation eligible to qualify to receive ACOT: upper North Island and upper South Island

Submissions are due on 9 October 2018.

28 Aug

Call for nominations for Market Development Advisory Group chair

We are calling for nominations for an independent chair of the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG).

28 Aug

Electricity Authority/system operator joint development programme update

Clause 7.7 of the Code requires us to agree and publish our joint development programme (JDP) with the System Operator.

21 Aug

Cross-submissions published: Saves and win-backs issues paper

The six cross-submissions are available on our website.

17 Aug

Participation of battery storage units in the wholesale market

The Authority has a project underway focused on the Participation of new generating technologies in the wholesale market.

14 Aug

Decision paper on enabling the system operator's Dispatch Service Enhancement (DSE) project

The decision paper follows the consultation paper, Enabling the system operator's Dispatch Service Enhancement project.

14 Aug

Report against the 2017/18 work programme

The Authority publishes a report against the 2017/18 work programme for the period 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018

10 Aug

Investigator appointed

The investigation concerns three separate breaches

07 Aug

Our People Series - Chris Otton

Designing and operating New Zealand’s electricity system takes great people.

02 Aug

Deadline extended: Cross-submissions on Saves and win-backs issues paper

We have extended the deadline for cross-submissions to Tuesday, 14 August.

24 Jul

Work programme for 2018/19 published

The Authority publishes a high-level Work Programme. It sets out our planned projects to address our statutory objective and our strategic priorities.

24 Jul

Consultation on proposed amendments to enable the system operator’s Dispatch Service Enhancement (DS

6 submissions published.

24 Jul

Submissions published and call for cross-submissions: Saves and win-backs issues paper

We have published the submissions received on the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) Saves and win-backs issues paper.

24 Jul

Winter energy and capacity margins review 2018

The Authority committed to a review of the winter energy margin (WEM) and winter capacity margin (WCM) security of supply standards.

18 Jul

Media release: Gisborne region has highest switching rates in the country

The Authority encourages people to check the deal that they are on.

17 Jul

Electricity Authority appoints new Chief Executive

Electricity Authority Chair Brent Layton today announced the appointment of James Stevenson-Wallace as the Authority's new Chief Executive.

17 Jul

Sign up for Market Commentary

Every two months we produce a newsletter to keep interested parties up-to-date on our work, market insights, and general commentary on the electricity...

17 Jul

Call for nominations for Security and Reliability Council chairperson

The Authority is calling for nominations for an independent chairperson of the Security and Reliability Council (SRC).

12 Jul

New Electricity Education Portal

A new online Electricity Education Portal tool was launched in June, to help new and existing electricity market participants find key information.

10 Jul

Gazette notice: New exemption granted

We have granted and gazetted a new exemption (Exemption No. 268).

10 Jul

Final determination of the causer of the 9 February 2018 under-frequency event

Further details about the final determination are available on our website.

10 Jul

Registry user training - expressions of interests sought

The Authority is considering running a hands-on training course for registry users either in Auckland or Wellington in mid-November 2018.

03 Jul

Submissions published: Permitting ATHs to amend certification reports

The submissions are available on our website.

03 Jul

Post-implementation review of dispatchable demand

The post-implementation review is available on our website.

03 Jul

2018 update of demand response principles

The decision paper and demand response principles are available on our website.

03 Jul

Security and Reliability Council (SRC)

The Authority is calling for nominations for an independent chairperson of the SRC.

03 Jul

SRC Meeting papers

We have published papers from the SRC meetings on 6 November 2017, 13 December 2017, 28 March 2018 and 22 June 2018.

02 Jul

Investigations closed - no settlement reached

Investigation of a breaches of clauses 13.58(3A)(a), 13.58(3B)(a), and 13.71(1)(d) and clause 15 of Schedule 13.3. by Transpower New Zealand Limited a...

02 Jul

Market Development Advisory Group papers published

We have published the papers, including the minutes, from the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) meeting held on 3 May.

02 Jul

Current investigations

4 new investigations open for parties to join published.

02 Jul

Innovation and Participation Advisory Group papers published

We have published the papers, including the minutes, from the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG) meeting held on 3 May

28 Jun

Part 9 - Security of supply

Changes to Part 9 - Security of supply came into force this morning.

27 Jun

How do I use the Electricity Education portal?

To assist you to use the portal and we have developed a user guide and video.

26 Jun

Next steps for Authority’s TPM review

The Electricity Authority has released the next steps for its review into transmission pricing guidelines.

26 Jun

Media release - Electricity Authority update on transmission pricing

The Electricity Authority has today updated stakeholders about the next steps for its review into transmission pricing guidelines.

26 Jun

Statement of performance expectations - 2018/2019

We are pleased to present this Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) outlining our plan for the 2018/19 financial year.

26 Jun

Connection and electrical connection guidelines

We have considered submissions and made amendments to the Connection and electrical connection guidelines.

26 Jun

Guidelines on the calculation and use of loss factors for reconciliation purposes

We have amended the Guidelines on the calculation and use of loss factors for reconciliation purposes.

26 Jun

High Court Decisions

High Court Decision published: City Financial Investment Company v Transpower New Zealand, 21 June 2018.

26 Jun

Decision paper on treatment of prudential offsets in the wholesale market

Decision paper published.

25 Jun

Media release - Innovative education portal a first for Electricity Authority

The Electricity Education Portal, released today, on the Electricity Authority website, is a first for the energy sector in New Zealand.

21 Jun

Part 13 - Trading arrangements

Changes to Part 13 - Trading arrangements come into force.

20 Jun

The electricity sector is on the cusp of transformation

Electricity Authority’s Manager Retail and Network Markets Craig Evans, outlines the exciting and ever changing environment of the electricity sector.

19 Jun

2017 Winter Review report

The winter of 2017 was characterised by an extended period of low hydro inflows in the South Island.

19 Jun

Code Amendment: Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Customer Compensation Scheme) 2018

On 28 June the Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Customer Compensation Scheme) 2018, will come into force.

19 Jun

Appointment of two new IPAG members

We have appointed Jennifer Cherrington-Mowat and Tim Rudkin as new members of the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG).

19 Jun

Stress test scenarios unchanged for July−September quarter

The stress test scenarios previously published on our website will apply for the July−September 2018 quarter.

19 Jun

Electricity Authority report shows market performed well in winter 2017

The Electricity Authority has today released a report on its review of how the electricity market performed during the winter of 2017.

18 Jun

New tool unlocks key changes in retail electricity market

New Retail Market Snapshot tool released today highlights key retail electricity market information.

13 Jun

Our People Series - Ross Hill

In this edition of Our People, we shine a light on Ross from our Senior Leadership Team.

12 Jun

Draft determination of the causer of the 9 February 2018 under-frequency event

Consultations are now closed.

12 Jun

Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) Saves and win-backs issues paper

The MDAG is seeking feedback on its Saves and win-backs issues paper.

05 Jun

Slides and video recording from real-time pricing briefing

We have published the slides, and video recordings, from our recent real-time pricing (RTP) public briefing.

05 Jun

Proposed list of distributed generation eligible to qualify to receive ACOT in the lower North Island

We are seeking views on the proposed list of distributed generation in the lower North Island