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Working paper published for Energy Competition Task Force to support PPAs
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking submissions on a working paper which aims to improve settings in relation to power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Register for the Industry Exercise 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko and Transpower are hosting an Industry Exercise in April 2025 to help prepare for dry winter situations.
Seeking feedback on 17 September 2024 under-frequency event
We are seeking feedback from generators, the grid owner and other market participants who may be substantially affected by an under-frequency event on 17 Septe…
Causer of 27 June 2024 under-frequency event determined
We recently consulted on the draft determination of causer for an under-frequency event on 27 June 2024. We've now confirmed that Genesis Energy Limited, as th…
Rulings Panel decision on security constraint Code breach
The Rulings Panel has ordered Transpower to pay a fine of $65,000 after finding it breached the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 in relation to the…
Cross-submissions open on our connection pricing and processes proposals
Submissions on the proposed rule changes for distribution connection pricing and the application processes to connect are now available on the Authority websit…
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Energy Competition Task Force considers eight actions to strengthen electricity market
Experts from the Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission are focused on two packages of work that collectively aim to encourage investment in new generation, bolster competition and provide more opportunities for consumers to manage their own electricity use and costs.
Super-peak hedge contract to trade in January
The Energy Competition Task Force announced a new standardised flexibility product to improve competition in the wholesale electricity market on Wednesday this…
Update from Sarah Gillies
As we wind up our working year, Sarah reflects on the shift we’ve achieved over the last twelve months and the outlook for 2025, which she expects will be just…
Read the Energy Competition Task Force's new FAQs
We’ve published some ‘frequently asked questions’ to provide more detail on the eight initiatives being considered by the Energy Competition Task Force.
New guidance to help retailers meet Consumer Care Obligations
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published guidance for electricity retailers to help them implement the Consumer Care Obligations (Obligations) that…
Delivering changes to strengthen the future of the wholesale market
The Electricity Authority has 19 of the 31 recommendations by the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) underway and is on track to deliver them.
Notice to distributors – improving the accuracy of the Electricity Registry
We’re reminding distributors to ensure they select the correct fuel type when entering information in the Electricity Registry, following the addition of new o…
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Generation investment data and dashboard – now and in the future
The dashboard summarises the data on current generation and the expected new generation from the Authority-commissioned 2022 and 2023 investment surveys. We’ve also published a list of investment projects which have been publicly announced, with information on each project’s status as used in the surveys.
Electricity Authority releases first Energy Margin Dashboard
The Energy Margin Dashboard shows the energy margins generators are making when selling into the wholesale electricity market. It gives consumers much clearer visibility of which generators are doing well out of the electricity market each week and how New Zealand maintains security of supply.
Transparency of power price increases to help prevent ‘price shock’
The Commerce Commission’s recent review of the revenue limits for Transpower and most local lines companies has indicated that household electricity bills will…
Energy Competition Task Force announces new standardised super-peak hedge contract - trading begins in January
The Energy Competition Task Force (Task Force), jointly established by the Electricity Authority (the Authority) and Commerce Commission, has announced a new…
Communications workshop: Official conservation campaign and rolling outages
As part of preparing for security of supply events, Transpower and the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko are hosting a 1-day workshop on Thursday 27 February …