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Feedback sought on improving incentives for long-duration firming
More renewable generation is helping to reduce the risk of electricity shortages when hydro lake levels are low. But we still need to ensure there is enough re…
Code changes support potential FTR market development
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is amending the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 so that all loss and constraint excess is available to sett…
Transition period for reporting pipeline of network connections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is improving transparency by making information about generation and load connecting to distribution networks publicly a…
Authority changes rules to boost battery flexibility
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is amending the Electricity Industry Participation Code to remove barriers to battery energy storage systems playing a b…
Authority to progress Standardised Demand Flexibility Product recommendations
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has welcomed the recent report by the Standardised Demand Flexibility Product Co-design Group and endorsed the products …
Billy, six months on: there’s power in checking
Electricity is woven into almost every part of our lives. It's there when the alarm clock wakes us in the morning, when we turn on the heater on a cold winter …
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A clear strategy for a more complex energy future
As a regulator, we have a critical role in shaping how New Zealand navigates the energy transition. The decisions we make now will influence not only the reliability of the system, but also the affordability of electricity for consumers over the long term.
Insights into approval times for connecting to networks
New data from distributors shows most applications to connect distributed generation to their networks were approved well within the required timeframes, but t…
Code amendment omnibus #7 decision: Improving undercharging requirements and clarifying retail tariff plans
The Authority has made decisions to assist the smooth implementation of electricity billing and product data obligations that come into force shortly and will …
New publication of standardised super-peak trading data from market making sessions
The Electricity Authority has published a new dataset of prices and traded volumes from the fortnightly market making sessions of standardised super-peak hedge…
Feedback sought on customer compensation scheme
We are seeking feedback on our latest estimate of the minimum weekly amount retailers must pay to customers during an official conservation campaign.
Open letter to distributors as low fixed charge regulations come to an end
Electricity retailers and distributors will need to consider the potential impacts on consumers as they re-adjust pricing ahead of 1 April 2027 when the Govern…
Consultation: Improving product and consumption information exchange, EIEP13C and EIEP14C
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is improving access to electricity product and consumption information by updating the Electricity Information Exchange …
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Energy Competition Task Force powers ahead with fresh agenda
The Energy Competition Task Force has announced it will continue its work in 2026 with a refreshed set of priorities and a greater focus on inter-agency collaboration to address competition issues in the electricity market.
Electricity Authority review finds growing awareness of services that help consumers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a post-implementation review of measures introduced in 2021 to increase awareness of Utilities Disputes, and electricity price comparison and switching services.
Future security and resilience: building confidence in New Zealand's energy future
Most of us only think about electricity when it isn't there or when we receive a bill. We expect the lights to turn on when we flick a switch, our businesses …
Electricity Authority shines light on protections for medically dependent electricity consumers
Power companies must support customers who rely on electricity for medical reasons. The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, is shining a light on this support …
Consultation on plug-in generation and distributed generation connection improvements
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback on how New Zealand's electricity regulatory framework can support emerging technologies and improve …
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