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Code amendment omnibus #5 decision
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is making three discrete amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010.
Notice of investigation of Contact Energy
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is investigating an alleged breach of two clauses of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 by Contact Energy …
Gentailer energy margins in 2024
Following the significant spike in wholesale electricity prices during July and August 2024, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko requested that all gentaile…
60 organisations practice system-wide emergency response
Last week 60 organisations joined forces to take part in the Industry Exercise 2025 and tested our collective response and readiness to a simulated system-wide…
New deadline for level playing field measures submissions
In response to submitter requests for additional time, we have extended the closing date for submissions on our Level playing field measures options paper by t…
Seeking feedback on 26 July 2024 under-frequency event
We are seeking feedback from generators, the grid owner and other participants who may have been substantially affected by the under-frequency event of 26 July…
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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.
Decision confirmed on 17 September 2024 under-frequency event
We recently consulted with the sector on the draft determination of causer for an under-frequency event on 17 September 2024. An under-frequency event occurred…
The system operator invites participants' feedback
Transpower is surveying market participants to contribute to the Authority’s annual assessment of their performance as system operator, and how it can better s…
Register for industry webinar on Code compliance
We're holding a webinar on 16 April for electricity retailers, generators and distributors to discuss three case studies on alleged Code breaches. The case stu…
Strengthening the wholesale market for winter 2025
We are progressing recommendations from the 2023 Market Development Advisory Group report to strengthen competition and support security of supply for winter 2…
Complete our survey on barriers to developing new power generation
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko invites developers to complete a short survey about barriers to progressing new electricity generation projects, to help…
New Zealanders have new rights as power consumers
From today, New Zealanders have new rights as power consumers under the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s Consumer Care Obligations. These new rules signifi…
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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.
New dashboard highlights flexibility hedge product trends
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a flexibility hedge products dashboard to increase transparency of hedge disclosure data and help industry…
Have any unanswered questions about our proposal to level the playing field between the gentailers and independents?
You can book an online meeting with Rob Bernau – Progamme Lead for the Energy Competition Task Force programme – to discuss any unanswered questions about our …
New dashboard tracks electricity market competition
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a new competition dashboard to track competition trends in the wholesale and retail electricity markets. T…