Code amendments

Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Generation Fault Ride Through) 2016


Explanatory note

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 ("Code") comes into force on 24 November 2016.

The amendment amends Parts 1 and 8 of the Code. The amendment requires asset owners to comply with fault ride through standards for generating units to ensure that assets remain stable and connected to the grid during transient system disturbances. This new obligation will improve reliable supply by the New Zealand electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers, which will promote the Authority's statutory objective.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Generation Fault Ride Through) 2016
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 17 October 2016
Notification date 27 October 2016
Commencement date 24 November 2016
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010