General news
Feedback welcome on application for a Type B industrial co-generation station
- Code
- Compliance
The Electricity Authority is considering an application from Fonterra for all five units at the Whareroa Co-generator to be classified as a Type B industrial co-generating station under the Code.
Fonterra is seeking approval because it intends to take over operation of the station from another party.
View a copy of Fonterra’s application
Any comments on the application should be sent to OperationsConsult@ea.govt.nz by 5pm on Monday 27 July 2026.
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