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Centralised wind and solar forecaster contract awarded
The Electricity Authority has awarded a contract to provide centralised wind and solar forecasting services to DNV Services.
Consultation open on common quality information requirements
We are seeking feedback on a Code amendment proposal that would ensure the system operator has timely access to accurate information for assets connecting or c…
First compliance reports for retailers under Consumer Care Obligations due 30 September
The Electricity Authority is notifying electricity retailers that their 2024/25 compliance reports for the Consumer Care Obligations are now available to compl…
Annual levy rates calculated for 2025/26
The Electricity Authority's annual levy rates have been calculated for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, in accordance with regulation 7 of the Electrici…
Trading futures on the ASX? Make sure that all information is submitted
The Authority is reminding all participants of their obligations under clause 13.236AA of the Electricity Industry Participation Code, which relates to the pro…
Consultation open on distribution system operation models
We are consulting on three alternative models for distribution system operation as part of the Future System Operations project.
Seeking feedback on 21 December 2024 under-frequency event
We are seeking feedback from generators, the grid owner and other market participants who may have been substantially affected by the under-frequency event of …
Battery energy storage systems roadmap released
We have published a draft two-year roadmap that sets out our work to support investment in battery energy storage systems (BESS). BESS will become increasingly…
Highlighting retailers’ obligations to protect medically dependent consumers
Under the Consumer Care Obligations retailers must not disconnect registered medically-dependent consumers, and must notify the Authority as soon as they becom…
Submissions published on frequency-related Code amendment proposals
We have published submissions on our proposal to amend Part 8 of the Code to address increased frequency variability in New Zealand’s power system.
New resources available as Consumer Care rules come into effect for winter
The Consumer Care Obligations came fully into force on 1 April, giving New Zealanders new rights as power consumers. These rules significantly increase the sup…
Deadline extended for submissions on 'Rewarding industrial demand flexibility' paper
We have extended the deadline for submissions on our issues and options paper Rewarding industrial demand flexibility by one week. The new deadline is 5pm on T…
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…
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…