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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsTechnical amendments to improve transmission pricing methodology
We’ve amended the transmission pricing methodology to ensure it continues to function as intended and delivers long-term benefits to consumers.
Call for experts to develop a standardised demand flexibility product for the wholesale market
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is calling for nominations for a new voluntary technical group to co-design a standardised demand flexibility product.
Review of wholesale market arrangements to unlock benefits of battery energy storage systems
We're seeking feedback on proposed options to improve wholesale market operations for utility-scale battery storage systems. This fits into our wider BESS-rela…
Our projects
View all projectsEnergy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Improving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - the rules that govern nearly every aspect of New Zealand's electricity industry.
It's each industry participant’s responsibility to comply with industry regulations and the Code, but we're here to support and advise.
We monitor and enforce the rules so that participants operate on a level playing field and consumers are treated fairly.
