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.

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Submissions open until 23 December 2025

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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 19 December 2025

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Energy Competition Task Force

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

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Submissions open until 2 December 2025

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Energy margin information

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

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Submissions open until 8 December 2025

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Submissions open until 16 December 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 19 December 2025

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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.

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Submissions open until 23 December 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.

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.