Explanatory note

This note is not part of the amendment, but is intended to indicate its general effect.

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (the Code) comes into force on 17 June 2024. The amendment amends Part 12 of the Code to:

• clarify when the Authority may amend the transmission pricing methodology in Schedule 2.4 of the Code (TPM)

• enable the Authority to share information with Transpower for the purpose of calculating transmission charges

• correct the funded asset component and funded rebate mechanism in clauses 28 and 29 of the TPM, clarify the continuing BBI mechanism for low-value investments and anticipatory BBis in clauses 84 and 85 of the TPM, and make other minor corrections to the TPM.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Transmission Pricing Methodology Related Amendments) 2024
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 8 May 2024
Publication date 14 May 2024
Notification date 14 May 2024
Commencement date 17 June 2024
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010