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Decentralisation green paper feedback period extended to 25 June
We’ve extended the deadline for feedback on the decentralisation green paper until Wednesday 25 June. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future.
Submissions published on Task Force’s level playing field measures
We have published submissions on the Energy Competition Task Force’s options paper: Level playing field measures.
Guidance for intermittent generators wishing to use an alternative to the centralised forecast
The Electricity Authority is introducing a new hybrid forecasting arrangement to improve the accuracy of intermittent generation forecasts and offers.
Watch our May quarterly update
Thanks to everyone who joined our May quarterly update on Wednesday 28 May. Our Chief Executive, Sarah Gillies, opened the session with an update on the Author…
Call for nominations for the Distribution Connection Pricing Technical Group
We’re calling for nominations for up to two new members of the Distribution Connection Pricing Technical Group. This group works to ensure stakeholder knowledg…
New power bill graphic helps consumers see where their money goes
We have published a new ‘Your power bill’ graphic to help consumers better understand what they’re paying for when they receive their power bill. The new graph…
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Electricity Authority acts quickly to strengthen security of electricity supply ahead of winter
The Authority has changed the rules it oversees to strengthen the security of our electricity supply ahead of winter. An urgent Code amendment, which took effect on 14 March, will give Transpower (as system operator) enhanced information gathering powers to empower it to more effectively manage security of supply risks.
New online dashboard shines a light on regional power prices
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a new retail price dashboard showing average monthly power bills by region across New Zealand. The Authori…
Energy Competition Task Force roadmap to reward industrial demand flexibility
The Energy Competition Task Force has today set out its proposed vision and roadmap for unlocking industrial demand flexibility. The aim is to better support e…
Electricity Authority welcomes plan to empower consumers and ‘make NZ more electric’
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko welcomes the manifesto released by Rewiring Aotearoa today detailing 59 actions to help households, businesses and farms…
Authority identifies two more high-value initiatives for Power Innovation Pathway support
Two more initiatives will receive enhanced regulatory support via the Authority's Power Innovation Pathway, to help unlock innovation in New Zealand’s electric…
Market making urgent Code amendment to expire
Following consultation, the Authority has decided to allow an urgent Code amendment to provide short-term relief for market-makers during periods of market str…
Electricity affordability: Insights from the wānanga
On Wednesday 21 May, we hosted a wānanga with representatives from the electricity industry, government agencies, and consumer advocacy groups to discuss con…
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Electricity Authority’s Power Innovation Pathway fast-tracks energy innovation through six high-value initiatives
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will provide enhanced regulatory support to six high-value initiatives through its Power Innovation Pathway to accelerate Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy transition. The Pathway is the Authority’s approach to unlocking innovation in New Zealand’s electricity sector to improve long-term outcomes for consumers.
Energy Competition Task Force looks to level the playing field between the gentailers and independent generators and retailers
The Task Force has announced non-discrimination measures are its preferred way to level the playing field between the four large gentailers and independent participants in the electricity market. Levelling the playing field would give all participants equal access to electricity hedge contracts, to increase competition and ultimately give consumers more choices and lower power prices.
Electricity Authority receives uplift in Budget 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is pleased the Government has approved an increase in the Authority’s levy-funded appropriation in Budget 2025.
Request for retailers to update their contact details in the Participant register
The Electricity Industry Act 2010 requires every industry participant to register and maintain their details in the 'Participant register'. The Electricity Aut…
Electricity Authority welcomes plan for boosting consumer-supplied flexibility
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko welcomes the plan released by FlexForum today, outlining actions that make it easier for consumers to actively participa…