Consultation opens on permanent Code change to strengthen the System Operator’s info powers

The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on a proposal to make permanent the urgent Code amendment that strengthens the System Operator’s ability to manage security of supply risks.

On 14 March 2025, the Authority made an urgent Code amendment to improve the System Operator’s information gathering powers.

The System Operator is responsible for forecasting our electricity system’s ability to meet demand and managing energy shortage risks, such as changing weather patterns. To forecast and manage security of supply, access to information on how much thermal fuel is available to fill the gap when supplies are low is critical.

The System Operator has used the information gathering powers to collect thermal fuel information from generators to create its monthly electricity risk curves and simulated storage trajectory analysis.

The Authority is seeking to make the urgent Code amendment permanent so that industry has access to the right information ahead of winter to keep consumers’ electricity supply secure.

An urgent Code amendment expires after nine months unless made permanent by a subsequent Code amendment. This urgent amendment is due to expire on 14 December 2025.

Submissions are welcomed by 5pm, Friday 5 September.

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