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15 Oct

MDAG member biographies published

We have published biographies for the new members of the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG).

15 Oct

IPAG member biographies published

We have published biographies for the new members of the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG).

15 Oct

Integrating hosting capacity into Part 6 of the Code

We have now published the Code amendment consultation paper to integrate hosting capacity into the application process.

15 Oct

Extended Reserve project refocussed

The Authority has refined the focus of the Extended Reserve project to achieve a secure transition to a 4-block AUFLS scheme in the North Island.

15 Oct

Submissions published: Survey on removal of provision for South Island-only official conservation campaigns

We received six submissions in response to the survey.

15 Oct

Reconciliation Participant workshop

On 20 November 2019 we are hosting a workshop on proposals to make ICP switching processes more efficient as well as several other relevant updates.

15 Oct

Open Networks - Standards workshop

We are hosting a workshop on 19 November 2019 on proposed amendments to Part 6 of the Code to allow for integrating hosting capacity into small-scale ...

15 Oct

Retail market snapshot

We have redesigned and updated the annual retail market snapshot. The tool is linked to the EMI website where you can find more insights.

15 Oct

Call for nominations for Standing Data Formats Group

We are calling for nominations for a metering equipment provider (MEP) member to join the Standing Data Formats Group (SDFG).

15 Oct

Closure of investigations

We have discontinued the following investigation into alleged breaches of the Code: Self-reported breaches of clause 13.69A of the Code by Transpower ...

10 Oct

Compliance investigation commenced and open for participants to join

We have commenced an investigation into an alleged breach of the Code by Transpower New Zealand Limited as the grid owner.

08 Oct

2018/19 Electricity Authority Annual Report

The report covers the Authority's key achievements and provides detailed reports on its financial and non-financial performance.

08 Oct

Market indicators and trends review

The Authority monitors a range of market indicators to keep an overview of the electricity market, and to track long term trends.

08 Oct

Release of the review of distributors

We have published a review of distributors. The review is aimed at understanding how distributors are responding to technological change.

03 Oct

Electricity Authority welcomes Electricity Price Review (EPR) report

The Authority welcomes the Government’s response to the Electricity Price Review’s final report released today. Read the Authority's media release.

02 Oct

TPM submissions have closed

Submissions on the Transmission Pricing Methodology: 2019 Issues Paper closed on 1 October 2019. All submissions have now been published on the Author...

01 Oct

Amendments to EIEPs come into force 1 October

The amendments to Electricity Information Exchange Protocols (EIEPs) 1-4, 5B, 6-9, 11, and 12 are now in force.

01 Oct

Submissions on December 2018 under-frequency event

We received three submissions on the December 2018 under-frequency event consultation.

01 Oct

Second round of engagement on ACCES project

We have concluded a second phase of industry engagement as part of the Additional consumer choice of electricity services (ACCES) project.

01 Oct

Appointment of IPAG and MDAG members

The Authority has appointed members to the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group and the Market Development Advisory Group for three-year terms.

01 Oct

MDAG meeting papers published

We have published papers from the Market Development Advisory Group meeting held on 4 September 2019.

24 Sep

Survey about the removal of South Island-only official conservation campaigns – deadline extended

Survey responses about the removal of South Island-only official conservation campaigns (OCCs) must now be received by 5pm on Monday, 7 October 2019.

24 Sep

Consultation paper: Code review programme September 2019

We are proposing a number of discrete amendments to various parts of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) which we are progressing ...

24 Sep

Default Distributor Agreement consultation: supporting materials

The Authority has recently run workshops with industry participants to explain the Authority’s Default Distributor Agreement (DDA) proposal.

24 Sep

Authority appoints a Chief Strategy Officer

James Tipping has been appointed the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). James starts at the Authority on 14 October 2019. The new...

24 Sep

TPM submissions close 1 October 2019

The period to make submissions on the Transmission Pricing Methodology: 2019 Issues Paper closes at 5:00pm Tuesday 1 October 2019.

24 Sep

Reminder: Amendments to EIEPs come into force 1 October 2019

On Tuesday, 1 October 2019, amendments to Electricity Information Exchange Protocols (EIEPs) 1-4, 5B, 6-9, 11, and 12 will come into force.

17 Sep

New Open Networks programme under way

The Open Networks programme will be undertaking work to ensure distribution networks are flexible and open to emerging consumer preferences and new te...

17 Sep

Top Energy – Application for amendment to current exemption

We have published a draft decision paper on this exemption, which is open for comment until Tuesday, 15 October 2019.

17 Sep

Changes to supplementary data for stress tests

We have updated the supplementary data participants use to make their quarterly disclosure statements under the stress test regime.

17 Sep

TPM questions and answers

Thanks to everyone who has sent questions about the TPM issues paper. We have published questions and answers on our website.

17 Sep

IPAG and MDAG Annual Reports published

We have published Annual Reports for the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG) and the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG).

17 Sep

Trading conduct material considered by MDAG

We have published material considered by the MDAG for its Review of spot market trading conduct provisions at four of its meetings in 2019.

17 Sep

IPAG meeting papers published

We have published the papers from the IPAG meeting held at the WEL Network offices in Hamilton on 15 August 2019.

10 Sep

TPM workshop presentation published

The Transmission pricing methodology (TPM) regional workshop presentation is now available online.

10 Sep

Default Distributor Agreement consultation paper

The proposed Code amendment was updated 06 September 2019.

10 Sep

MDAG meeting papers published

We have published papers from the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) meeting on 30 July 2019.

10 Sep

Final determinations of who caused the December 2018 under-frequency events

We have published the final determinations of who caused the December 2018 under-frequency events.

03 Sep

Stress-test scenarios unchanged for the October-December quarter of 2019

The stress-test scenarios previously published on the Authority's website will apply for the October-December quarter of 2019.

03 Sep

Survey released – Removal of South Island only official conservation campaigns

We believe there is a case to remove provision for South Island only OCCs, and are now inviting stakeholders to tell us whether they agree.

27 Aug

Beginner registry user training – Wellington and Auckland

The Authority is running training courses for beginner registry users in Wellington on 25 and 26 September 2019 and Auckland on 23 and 24 October 2019...

27 Aug

Electricity Authority/System operator joint development programme update

We have recently agreed updates with the system operator (Transpower) to the joint development programme we publish at least annually.

13 Aug

Distribution pricing: practice note and pricing scorecards

We have published a practice note and pricing scorecards as part of our distribution pricing project.

13 Aug

Final work programme report for 2018/19

We have published our final work programme report for the 2018/19 year.

30 Jul

2019/20 Work Programme and related documents published

We have published our 2019/20 Work Programme, along with our report to the Minister and the summary of submissions.

30 Jul

What’s My Number winter campaign now live

On Sunday, 28 July the Authority launched its 2019 national winter What’s My Number campaign

23 Jul

TPM: Authority publishes 2019 issues paper

The Authority has published its 2019 issues paper on the review of the transmission pricing methodology (TPM).

23 Jul

Consultation on class exemptions for small scale distributed generators and specified meter owners

We propose recommending class exemptions to cover two categories of participant from having to register.

19 Jul

New release date for TPM consultation paper

The Authority will release the transmission pricing methodology 2019 issues paper and draft guidelines for consultation at 9am on Tuesday 23 July 2019...

16 Jul

Summary of submissions on ACCES project Quick Wins consultation

We have published a summary of the 24 submissions received in response to our Quick Wins for Increasing Access to Electricity Services paper.

16 Jul

Draft determinations of the causers of the 13 and 14 December 2018 under-frequency events

We have published a consultation paper The Authority’s draft determinations of causers: 13 and 14 December 2018 under-frequency events.

16 Jul

Consumer information on smart meters

We have updated the What are smart meters? consumer page on our website.

09 Jul

Release of TPM issues paper postponed

The Authority’s Board has decided to postpone the release of its issues paper on the transmission pricing methodology review.

09 Jul

Dispatch Service Enhancement project goes live soon

On 14 August 2018, we published our decision to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code).

09 Jul

New exemption granted to Norske Skog Tasman Limited

We have granted and gazetted an exemption for Norske Skog Tasman Limited (Exemption No. 280).

09 Jul

MDAG meeting papers published

We have published meeting papers from the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) meeting held on 19 June 2019.

09 Jul

IPAG meeting papers published

We have published meeting papers from the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG) meeting held on 25 June 2019.

09 Jul

Security and Reliability Council papers published

We have published meeting papers from the Security and Reliability Council (SRC) meeting held on 20 June 2019.

09 Jul

Compliance investigation commenced and open for participants to join

The Authority has commenced an investigation into an alleged breach of clause 13.2A of the Code.

02 Jul

Compliance investigations commenced and open for participants to join

The Authority has commenced investigations into the following alleged breaches of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code).

02 Jul

Investigations closed - settlement reached

We have approved a settlement between Auckland Commercial Solar Limited, Wellington Electricity Lines Limited and Powerco Limited.

01 Jul

We have decided to implement real-time pricing in the wholesale spot market

We have decided to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) to implement real-time pricing (RTP).

01 Jul

MDAG briefing on trading conduct review

The Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) is holding a briefing on the morning of 30 July 2019 in Auckland.

25 Jun

2019/20 Statement of Performance Expectations

We have published our Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) for the 2019/20 financial year.

25 Jun

Decision published: Removing constrained on payments for generation ramping down

We have decided to amend the Code to prevent constrained on payments to generators whose plant is dispatched down at their maximum offered ramp rate

25 Jun

Stakeholder briefing: Review of official conservation campaigns and new SOSFIP

The Electricity Authority and Transpower are jointly hosting a briefing on 4 July 2019.

25 Jun

Clarification of audit requirements

We have published a memo to clarify areas relating to the participant audit regime.

18 Jun

Decisions published: Review of official conservation campaigns and new SOSFIP

We have completed our review of the arrangements for official conservation campaigns (OCCs).

18 Jun

Submissions on ACCES project Quick Wins proposals published

We have been consulting on three proposals that aim to make it easier for electricity consumers to share their historical consumption data.

11 Jun

2019/20 planning and reporting

The Authority planning and reporting process for 2019/20 is explained on this page.

11 Jun

Post implementation review of the retail data project

The Authority has completed a post-implementation review of the retail data project which was introduced during February 2016.

11 Jun

Settlement was reached between Transpower and Mainpower

The breaches concerned three separate events at Bombay, Southbrook and Invercargill GXPs

11 Jun

Audit requirements under the Code

Auditor rotation requirements effective from 1 June 2019

11 Jun

Reminder: Call for nominations for MDAG membership

We are calling for nominations for five members to join the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG).

11 Jun

Reminder: Call for nominations for IPAG membership

We are calling for nominations for three members to join the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG).

11 Jun

Closing today: Quick wins for increasing access to electricity services

Our Additional Consumer Choice of Electricity Services (ACCES) project seeks to enable greater consumer uptake of electricity services.

04 Jun

Call for nominations for IPAG membership

We are calling for nominations for three members to join the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG)

04 Jun

Call for nominations for MDAG membership

We are calling for nominations for five members to join the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG)

04 Jun

ACCES Roundtable presentations and key points published

View the presentations and key points from the roundtable by the Office of the Privacy Commission and the Authority

04 Jun

Distribution pricing decision and summary of submissions

We have published a decision paper and a summary of submissions on the recent consultation on distribution pricing.

28 May

Call for nominations for Standing Data Formats Group

We are calling for nominations for two metering equipment provider (MEP) members to join the Standing Data Formats Group (SDFG).

28 May

MDAG meeting papers published

We have published the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) papers from the meeting on 7 May 2019.

28 May

John Hancock introduces IPAG and equal-access networks

In these videos you can hear from the IPAG chairperson John Hancock about the Group’s role and some thoughts on the topic of equal-access networks.

21 May

Compliance investigations commenced and open for participants to join

The Authority has commenced investigations into the following alleged breaches of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code).

21 May

Default Distributor Agreement consultation timing

Following the recent Court of Appeal decision, the Authority has made some minor changes.

21 May

IPAG meeting papers and minutes published - 10 April

We have published the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG) papers from its meeting on 10 April 2019.

21 May

IPAG meeting papers and minutes published - 7 May

We have published the Innovation and Participation Advisory Group (IPAG) papers from its meeting on 7 May 2019.

21 May

MDAG minutes published

We have published the minutes from the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) meeting held on 26 March 2019.

14 May

Compliance investigations commenced and open for participants to join

The Authority has commenced investigations into the alleged breaches of the Code.

14 May

Contestable services project workshop

We are holding a workshop as part of the Spotlight on Emerging Contestable Services project in Wellington in late May.

14 May

Submissions on RTP design elements published

In April 2019 we consulted on the three remaining design elements of real-time pricing (RTP).

14 May

Constrained-on change submissions published

In April 2019, we consulted on our proposal to amend the Code by inserting a new clause in Part 13 of the Code to stop constrained-on payments.

14 May

Type B industrial co-generator station application

The Fonterra Todd Co-generation Joint Venture has submitted an application for the Whareroa industrial co-generation station.

07 May

Invitation to ACCES consultation session including Privacy Commission

We are holding a roundtable session on 27 May 2019 for anyone interested in the Quick Wins for Increasing Access to Electricity Services consultation.

07 May

MDAG Saves and Win-backs paper now available

The Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) paper on Saves and Win-backs is now available.

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