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WEL Networks exemption supports more solar energy generation in the Waikato
We approved an exemption to Part 6A of the Electricity Industry Participation Code, allowing electricity distributor WEL Networks to install two new solar powe…
Authority decides no undesirable trading situation after High Court ruling
The Electricity Authority has decided no undesirable trading situation arose following a High Court judgment released in February this year.
Electricity Authority seeks improved data collection from retailers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking to increase the information it collects from electricity retailers. Collecting better data will support us to…
Northland tower collapse report released
Minister for Energy Simeon Brown today released the Electricity Authority’s report into the collapse of a Northland transmission tower on 20 June 2024 that lef…
Authority opens new pathway for energy innovators
Today the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has launched the Power Innovation Pathway, an initiative designed to accelerate innovation in New Zealand’s electr…
Authority makes rule change to aid futures market
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has made an urgent change to rules to ensure that the electricity futures market continues to work for consumers, even d…
Energy Competition Task Force considers eight actions to strengthen electricity market
Experts from the Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission are focused on two packages of work that collectively aim to encourage investment in new generat…
Energy Competition Task Force set up to improve electricity market performance
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko and the Commerce Commission Te Komihana Tauhokohoko have established an Energy Competition Task Force to develop a serie…
Electricity Authority seeking a better view of generation and investment plans
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is driving for better information from existing and new players in the electricity market looking to bring new generatio…
Guidance for market-making requirements revised
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has revised the guidance on its enforcement approach to market-making settings that were introduced last week.
Electricity Authority releases first Energy Margin Dashboard
The Energy Margin Dashboard shows the energy margins generators are making when selling into the wholesale electricity market. It gives consumers much clearer …
Working with Manawa Energy and Prime Energy to ensure managed resolution for customers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is working with Manawa Energy and Prime Energy to come to a managed resolution for its customers in relation to the rece…
Authority decides to improve comparison and switching
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced its decision to improve support for consumers in comparing and switching electricity plans and retailers. …
Chair appointed for review into Northland power outage
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has appointed Sarah Sinclair as independent chair of its review into the Northland power outage after a transmission tow…
Electricity Authority to review Northland power outage
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is undertaking a review into the Northland power outages as a result of a transmission tower falling on 20 June.