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Electricity Authority supports rule change to boost impact of rooftop solar
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is encouraging lines companies to make use of the wider voltage limits, announced by the Government. These new wider lim…
Call for nominations: Switch and Data Formats Group
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is calling for nominations for our Switch and Data Formats Group. This group reviews and advises the Authority on switch…
WEL and NewPower application to amend an existing exemption
WEL has applied for an amendment to the existing Code exemption to include additional specified generation assets to a total maximum capacity of 93.013MW, spec…
How data and technology could help shape our future electricity system
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released a digitalisation discussion paper, ‘Our future is digital’, to test its ideas on a more data-driven and tec…
Electricity hedge prices and conditions for this winter
The Electricity Authority has analysed information it collected from generators on the winter 2025 hedges they offered to large industrials ie, those where at …
Submissions published on over-the-counter information notice
We have published submissions on our proposal to require all retailers and large industrials to regularly provide us with their over-the-counter requests for b…
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Electricity Authority acts quickly to strengthen security of electricity supply ahead of winter
The Authority has changed the rules it oversees to strengthen the security of our electricity supply ahead of winter. An urgent Code amendment, which took effect on 14 March, will give Transpower (as system operator) enhanced information gathering powers to empower it to more effectively manage security of supply risks.
Information session for retailers on new mandatory reporting
We are encouraging all retailers to attend an information session next week to ensure they are ready for the new mandatory reporting that starts in August 2025.
Watch our latest industry webinar on Code compliance
On 16 April, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko held a webinar for electricity retailers, generators and distributors to discuss three case studies on alle…
Electricity Authority hosts another successful auditor forum
The Authority hosted a successful auditors forum in Wellington on 7 May. It was an opportunity for Auditors to connect and share industry observations while le…
Authority lodges formal complaint against Transpower
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has lodged a formal complaint with the Rulings Panel alleging a breach of the Electricity Industry Participation Code by…
Authority determines Māngere is a conforming grid exit point
The Authority has reconsidered the status of the Mangere grid exit point MNG1101 following a request from a purchaser and has determined that Mangere should be…
Authority confirms new next-gen switching service; proposes multiple trading relationships for consumers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has confirmed two key initiatives to empower consumers to take full advantage of a dynamic and competitive energy market.
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Electricity Authority’s Power Innovation Pathway fast-tracks energy innovation through six high-value initiatives
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will provide enhanced regulatory support to six high-value initiatives through its Power Innovation Pathway to accelerate Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy transition. The Pathway is the Authority’s approach to unlocking innovation in New Zealand’s electricity sector to improve long-term outcomes for consumers.
Energy Competition Task Force looks to level the playing field between the gentailers and independent generators and retailers
The Task Force has announced non-discrimination measures are its preferred way to level the playing field between the four large gentailers and independent participants in the electricity market. Levelling the playing field would give all participants equal access to electricity hedge contracts, to increase competition and ultimately give consumers more choices and lower power prices.
Promoting reliable electricity supply – a voltage-related Code amendment proposal
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback on a Code amendment proposal that would benefit consumers by, among other things, lowering the risk …
New power bill graphic helps consumers see where their money goes
We have published a new ‘Your power bill’ graphic to help consumers better understand what they’re paying for when they receive their power bill. The new graph…
Decentralisation green paper feedback period extended to 25 June
We’ve extended the deadline for feedback on the decentralisation green paper until Wednesday 25 June. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future.