Explanatory note

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) comes into force on 1 July 2026.

The amendment amends provisions in the Code relating to common quality and incorporates a new system operation document into the Code, the Connected Asset Commissioning, Testing and Information Standard. The Standard updates and replaces existing obligations in the Code relating to technical specifications for assets connected or connecting to the power system.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code (Connected Asset Commissioning, Testing and Information Standard) Amendment 2026
Principal or amendment Amendment
Consolidated version No
Empowering Act and provisions Electricity Industry Act 2010, section 38
Replacement empowering Act and provisions Not applicable
Maker name Electricity Authority
Administering agency Electricity Authority
Date made 26 May 2026
Publication date 27 May 2026
Notification date 26 May 2026
Commencement date 1 July 2026
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010