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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsCentralised wind and solar forecaster contract awarded
The Electricity Authority has awarded a contract to provide centralised wind and solar forecasting services to DNV Services.
Consultation open on common quality information requirements
We are seeking feedback on a Code amendment proposal that would ensure the system operator has timely access to accurate information for assets connecting or c…
First compliance reports for retailers under Consumer Care Obligations due 30 September
The Electricity Authority is notifying electricity retailers that their 2024/25 compliance reports for the Consumer Care Obligations are now available to compl…
Our projects
View all projectsEnergy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Evolving multiple trading and switching
Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
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.
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