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.

Code amendment omnibus

Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.

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Submissions open until 12 August 2026

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Distribution connection pricing reform

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

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Submissions open until 24 August 2026

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Over-the-counter market

Improving the operation and efficiency of the over-the-counter market.

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Submissions open until 1 September 2026

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Under-frequency event determinations

Determining who caused under-frequency events and allocating charges to the causers.

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Submissions open until 31 August 2026

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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 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.

Evolving multiple trading and switching

Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.