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Feedback invited on application for a Type B industrial co-generation station

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We are considering an application from New Zealand Steel for Glenbrook Power Station’s Kilns Cogeneration Plant to be classified as a Type B industrial co-generating station under the Electricity Industry Participation Code.

New Zealand Steel is seeking approval because it intends to take over operation of the station from another party.

Read New Zealand Steel’s application

Any comments on this application should be sent to OperationsConsult@ea.govt.nz by 5pm, Tuesday 14 July 2026.

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