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 15 October 2024

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Code review programme

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

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Submissions open until 1 October 2024

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Authority review into Northland outage

A review into the 20 June 2024 transmission tower failure in Northland.

Commercial market making

Making the electricity futures market more efficient.

Consumer Care Guidelines

Developing new Consumer Care Guidelines for retailers to better serve consumers.

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.

Energy Competition Task Force

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

Future security and resilience

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

Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

Improving retail market monitoring

Improving how we monitor the retail market.