Improving visibility of significant distributed generation and load projects: clause 2.16 information notice

Upcoming Open Closed Decision

View submissions Submissions closed 3 November 2025

Consultation

Thank you to those who provided feedback on our proposal to collect and publish information on significant load and generation projects wanting to connect to distribution networks. We are currently considering submissions, which are published below, which will inform our next steps.

We think making this information publicly and easily available would help ensure the right investment in new generation happens at the right time and in the right place.

It would also create a more complete view of electricity supply and demand, helping inform policy decisions and industry efforts to strengthen security of supply.

In the long term, this supports the delivery of a more reliable electricity system and more affordable prices for consumers.

This consultation follows our July 2025 decision paper on stage one of the ‘Network connections project’. We had initially proposed changes to the Code to collect this information from distributors. As stated in the decision paper, we now consider this information would be better sought under clause 2.16 of the Code. This approach is consistent with how the Authority receives regular information about grid-connected generation and load projects.

An information request under clause 2.16 allows the Authority to issue a notice that requests industry to provide specific information on a regular basis.