Power Innovation Pathway

Innovators submit their ideas through the Pathway entry form, designed to streamline the initial engagement process.

We review each innovator's entry and provide a tailored response. Responses could range from initial advice to next-step recommendations or a request for clarification.

Where more in-depth engagement and/or advice is required, we will meet with innovators to clarify their needs, regulatory questions and potential next steps. This helps achieve mutual understanding of the challenges and opportunities.

We will invite innovators we identify as likely to benefit from additional support to present their projects to the Electricity Authority and other industry stakeholders, to have deeper conversations about the project’s potential.

High-value and/or highly feasible innovations will proceed to real-world trials, receiving enhanced regulatory support to guide their success.

This additional support is part of an enhanced regulatory programme offered to selected participants.

The second round for enhanced regulatory support will be announced soon.

The Electricity Authority will use innovators' perspectives, submission themes and the lessons learned from trials and share relevant insights across the sector. The aim is to reduce regulatory barriers for all and better enable innovation that benefits consumers and leads to a more efficient, resilient and competitive sector.