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.
Commercial market making
Making the electricity futures market more efficient.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
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.
Over-the-counter market
Improving the operation and efficiency of the over-the-counter market.
Unlocking the benefits of battery energy storage systems
We’re working to ensure we have the right regulatory settings in place to unlock the benefits of battery energy storage systems.
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.
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.