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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsWorkshop registrations open and venues confirmed: help us shape our flexibility work programme
Venues are now confirmed and registrations are open for our four flexibility work programme workshops in May. During these sessions we will: outline our propos…
Electricity Authority takes closer look at price increases
The Electricity Authority has requested more information from power companies about higher power prices and whether further increases are expected ahead of win…
Market making review decisions and OTC platform selection
The Electricity Authority is making amendments to the market making settings in the Code to promote price discovery, competition and confidence in the electric…
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Our projects
View all projectsDistributed generation pricing principles reform
Driving more efficient distributed generation and maximising the benefits it brings to electricity networks.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Code amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - the rules that govern nearly every aspect of New Zealand's electricity industry.
It's each industry participant’s responsibility to comply with industry regulations and the Code, but we're here to support and advise.
We monitor and enforce the rules so that participants operate on a level playing field and consumers are treated fairly.
