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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsBetter bills will help consumers find better plans, says Electricity Authority
We're proposing changes to simplify electricity bills will make it easier for consumers to find the right plan for them and pay less for power.
Proposed changes to double the electricity that residential solar can supply local networks
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko wants to remove barriers so more electricity from small-scale solar, wind and solar farms, and other distributed generat…
The impact of La Niña summers on hydro inflows
More than half of New Zealand’s total electricity generation comes from hydro generation, making it an important component of the electricity system. Large hyd…
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Our projects
View all projectsImproving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
Transitioning to a more digital electricity system
Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.
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.
