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.

Future security and resilience

Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.

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Submissions open until 17 June 2025

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Meeting the future needs of New Zealanders

The electricity system in Aotearoa New Zealand is going through a significant transformation towards a more decentralised future.

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Submissions open until 4 June 2025

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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 26 May 2025

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Under-frequency event determinations

Determining the causers of under-frequency events to allocate event charges.

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Submissions open until 3 June 2025

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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.

Commercial market making

Making the electricity futures market more efficient.

Consumer Care Obligations

Mandating consumer care protections to ensure consumers receive a consistent and supportive standard of service.

Default distributor agreements

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

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.