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Generation investment pipeline: updates and current insights
At launch, our generation investment pipeline dashboard included details about where projects were located, their size, status and expected commissioning as a …
Electricity Authority improves visibility of competition in the over-the-counter contract market
Following two rounds of consultation we have decided to introduce a requirement for participants to provide us with information on requests for over-the-counte…
Thanks to retailers for the first data submitted under new retail data reporting notice
In March 2025 the Authority published its decision to bring the new Retail Market Monitoring clause 2016 information notice into effect. Retailers have now sub…
Electricity hedge prices compared to new estimate of the LCOE
In an 'Eye on electricity' article in June, we compared the prices of long and short hedges to estimates of the levelised cost of electricity and short run mar…
Questions invited on standardised super-peak hedge contract independent report
The Electricity Authority is offering interested parties the opportunity to ask questions to clarify their understanding of an independent report we commission…
Submissions published on four recent consultations
Thanks to all those who have provided feedback on our recent consultations. We have published submissions for the following consultations: TPM technical amendm…
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New Zealanders get more choices for how we use, buy and sell electricity – and lower our power bills
New Zealanders will have more choices for how they use, buy and sell electricity – so they can lower their power bills – because of new market rules confirmed today by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko.
New rules to improve application processes for network connections: technical consultation opens
We are inviting feedback on the draft Code for recently announced new rules that make it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network, or to upgrade…
Register now: reactive power and voltage coordination workshop
Join the Electricity Authority in-person or online on Wednesday 8 October for a technical workshop on managing reactive power flows and voltage coordination ac…
Seeking feedback after concerns raised about conduct in the markets
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko would like to hear from anyone who has any concerns around pricing, contract availability and business conduct in the el…
Connection pricing methodologies Code amendment finalised and FAQs published
We’ve published a new webpage of frequently asked questions for the new rules to improve connection pricing methodologies. These FAQs are designed to help dist…
Decision on causer of 26 July 2024 under-frequency event
Following consultation, we have determined that Transpower New Zealand Limited, as grid owner, is the causer of the 26 July 2024 under-frequency event.
Have your say on the costs, benefits and value of ‘network visibility’
We’re seeking early feedback on improving ‘network visibility’, including the associated costs, benefits and the value improving network visibility could bring.
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Electricity hedge prices and conditions for this winter
The Electricity Authority has analysed information it collected from generators on the winter 2025 hedges they offered to large industrials ie, those where at least one day of the hedge lies between 1 July – 30 September 2025. This data was submitted to the Authority in April 2025.
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 electricity market reliability and benefit consumers by promoting a competitive, reliable, and efficient electricity industry. The Task Force has also released an update paper on its power purchase agreements (PPAs) work to support more new intermittent generation development, such as wind and solar.
Demand-side flexibility in a highly renewable power system
As New Zealand electrifies, demand for electricity will increase. This increased demand will generally need to be met with new supply. But an important element…
Electricity Authority and Gas Industry Company align to deliver better outcomes for energy consumers
We've signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gas Industry Company that sets out a framework for ongoing cooperation.
Electricity Authority lodges formal complaints over alleged Code breaches
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has lodged two separate formal complaints with the Rulings Panel alleging a breach of the Electricity Industry Participa…