New Zealand’s electricity market regulator
Working for an electricity system that benefits all New Zealanders
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View all newsAuthority changes rules to boost battery flexibility
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is amending the Electricity Industry Participation Code to remove barriers to battery energy storage systems playing a b…
Transition period for reporting pipeline of network connections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is improving transparency by making information about generation and load connecting to distribution networks publicly a…
Billy, six months on: there’s power in checking
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Our projects
View all projectsImproving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
Managing peak electricity demand
How to better manage risks to electricity supply during peak demand periods.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
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.
