Our projects

We're working with the sector on projects to ensure Aotearoa's low-emissions transition happens efficiently, while providing a reliable, secure and resilient electricity supply.

Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

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Submissions open until 8 October 2026

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Managing peak electricity demand

How to better manage risks to electricity supply during peak demand periods.

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Submissions open until 22 October 2026

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Network connections

Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.

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Submissions open until 6 October 2026

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Code amendment omnibus

Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.

Code review programme

Code review programmes address various themes or issues that arise in the Code.

Default distributor agreements

Implementing default distributor agreements over use-of-system agreements to improve contracts between distributors and traders.

Distributed generation pricing principles reform

Driving more efficient distributed generation and maximising the benefits it brings to electricity networks.

Distribution connection pricing reform

Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.

Distribution pricing

How to speed up distribution pricing reform to realise consumer benefits and facilitate an efficient low-emissions transition.

Distributor involvement in flexibility services market

Developing guidance to support a competitive flexibility services market for more efficient and cost-effective use of the distribution network.

Energy Competition Task Force

Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.

Energy margin information

Collecting financial information from large generators to calculate energy margins for insights into profitability in various market conditions.