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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsUnlocking the potential for batteries to contribute to security of supply
As New Zealand electrifies, more grid-scale batteries will maximise the benefits of renewable energy and provide extra resilience during times of tight electri…
Past and future spot market volatility
Half-hourly electricity spot prices reflect the underlying conditions in the electricity market. This article explains what’s behind the emerging spot market v…
Sign up for the Industry Exercise 2024
The Industry Exercise 2024 is less than a month away. Thanks to all who have expressed an interest in participating so far. We now have exercise briefing dates…
Our projects
View all projectsFuture 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.
Code review programme
Code review programmes address various themes or issues that arise in the Code.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - it's the rules that governs 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.
Did you know we publish weekly trading conduct reports?
You can learn what happened in the wholesale market and see if any trading periods have been highlighted for further analysis.
