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Electricity Authority confirms actions to promote competition in the wholesale market
The Electricity Authority has today confirmed the actions it will take to constrain the exercise of market power and encourage investment in renewable generati…
Electricity Authority notes decision on 9 August 2021 Code breaches
The Electricity Authority has noted a Rulings Panel decision published today which found Transpower New Zealand Limited, as the system operator, breached the E…
Options chosen to better manage peak electricity demand this winter
The Electricity Authority has decided what options it will progress to better manage potential supply issues during periods of peak electricity demand this win…
Two appointments to the Electricity Authority
The appointment of two new members to the Electricity Authority has today been announced by Board Chair Nicki Crauford.
Electricity Authority removes requirement for distributors to make payments for avoided cost of transmission
The Electricity Authority is removing the requirement for distributors to make avoided cost of transmission (ACOT) payments to certain pre-2017 distributed gen…
Sarah Gillies appointed Chief Executive of the Electricity Authority
Electricity Authority Chair Dr Nicki Crauford is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sarah Gillies as Chief Executive of the Electricity Authority, follo…
Options to promote consumers interests through Winter 2023
The Electricity Authority has today released a consultation paper seeking feedback on possible options to promote consumer interests during periods of peak ele…
Wholesale market review points to concerns about power costs and the Tiwai contract
Electricity Authority's review of competition in the wholesale electricity market raises questions about the Tiwai contracts and the cost of electricity for al…
Investment key to promote competition in the wholesale electricity market
The Electricity Authority is proposing a number of measures to aid investment in renewable generation and to constrain the exercise of market power to promote …
Electricity Authority consultation on 2022/23 and 2023/24 levy-funded appropriations open
The Electricity Authority today opened consultation for its 2022/23 and 2023/24 levy-funded appropriations.
Electricity Authority imposes interim restrictions on very large electricity contracts
Consumers of electricity will be protected from potentially paying more than they should due to the impact of very large electricity contracts on wholesale pri…
Updating regulatory settings for electricity distribution networks to support the transition to a low-emissions economy
The Electricity Authority is looking to update the regulatory settings for distribution networks to better support the electricity sector’s transition to a low…