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.

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.

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.

Over-the-counter market

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

Part 6A exemption applications

Applications for exemptions about the separation of distribution from certain generation and retailing.

Pricing in a renewables-based electricity system

How price discovery would work for the wholesale electricity market under a renewables-based electricity system.

Risk management review

Reviewing risk management options for electricity retailers.

Spot market settlement on real-time pricing

Dispatch-based, look-ahead design for real-time pricing to make wholesale spot prices more certain, accurate and efficient.

Transmission pricing methodology

Allocating investment and funding correctly to ensure the best outcomes for consumers.

Updating regulatory settings for distribution networks

Improving competition and innovation on distribution networks to support a low-emissions economy.