We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsOur energy future involves a redistribution of power
The recent announcement of a new $200 million solar farm in Ruakākā will no doubt be welcome news to Northland communities, as a positive step towards regional…
WEL Networks exemption supports more solar energy generation in the Waikato
We approved an exemption to Part 6A of the Electricity Industry Participation Code, allowing electricity distributor WEL Networks to install two new solar powe…
Authority decides no undesirable trading situation after High Court ruling
The Electricity Authority has decided no undesirable trading situation arose following a High Court judgment released in February this year.
Power Innovation Pathway
Our projects
View all projectsCode amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Improving retail market monitoring
Improving how we monitor the retail market.
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.
Data
Data and insights
Being a kaitiaki of electricity means a lot of monitoring and tracking behind the scenes. We collect and work with a large amount of energy data and share insights with you.
