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Unlocking the potential for batteries to contribute to security of supply
As New Zealand electrifies, more grid-scale batteries will maximise the benefits of renewable energy and provide extra resilience during times of tight electri…
Past and future spot market volatility
Half-hourly electricity spot prices reflect the underlying conditions in the electricity market. This article explains what’s behind the emerging spot market v…
Sign up for the Industry Exercise 2024
The Industry Exercise 2024 is less than a month away. Thanks to all who have expressed an interest in participating so far. We now have exercise briefing dates…
Electricity consumer and industry wānanga
On Tuesday 26 March, representatives from the electricity industry joined the Electricity Authority and consumer advocates in wānanga to discuss energy wellbei…
Exemptions granted for innovation trial
The Electricity Authority has granted exemptions to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to further enable an energy sharing trial on selected Kāin…
Update on transmission pricing methodology work
The new transmission pricing methodology started in April 2022. We considered connection charges under the old transmission pricing methodology to be largely c…
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Wind power sets new records
Several new wind farms connected to the grid and started operating this year – Turitea, Kaiwera Downs and Harapiki. Find out how this has increased capacity and set new records for wind generation.
Code amendment omnibus #2 decision
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has decided to make three discrete amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to: amend Part 8 to cl…
Code exemption granted to Energy Clearing House Ltd
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has granted Energy Clearing House Ltd an exemption from a new clause in the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010…
Decision on Part 6A dispensation application from Infratil Limited
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s decision is to grant a dispensation (with conditions) to Ms Urlwin under clause 6A.9(3) of the Electricity Industry Pa…
Reminder: EIEP5A changes for distributors from 1 April 2024
EIEP5A planned service interruptions are the standardised data format for distributors to notify retailers of planned outages and changes to already notified p…
Quantitative Analyst opportunity
We’re looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our monitoring team to model and analyse the electricity markets today and into the future. You will investiga…
Commercial market making services contract awarded
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has awarded a contract to provide commercial market making services to Vivienne Court Trading Pty Ltd. VivCourt Trading …
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All Blacks “demanding” support from home with electric performance at RWC 2023
There was a wave of change as New Zealanders got back on side with the All Blacks as they steadily progressed through each battle to the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Although the outcome was not the one Kiwis hoped for, their support was evident in demand on Aotearoa’s electricity grid.
How firming renewables will impact the electricity sector
Aotearoa New Zealand’s electricity system is transforming. More renewable electricity generation, like wind and solar farms, are being built to meet increasing electricity demand and the Government’s renewable energy targets.
Assumption of rights and obligations for NewPower Energy Limited
The Electricity Authority has approved NewPower Energy Limited to assume the rights and obligations of OurPower Limited under Parts 8, 13, 14, and 14A of the E…
Part 6A information disclosures due
This notice is to remind industry participants with obligations under Part 6A of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 of their upcoming reporting r…
Preparing for the consumer for the future
Keynote speech from Downstream, The Energy Sector's Annual Strategic Forum, by Electricity Authority Chief Executive Sarah Gillies.