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Final alignment report supports decision to mandate consumer care protections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released its final alignment report under the voluntary Consumer Care Guidelines. The report looks at retailers’ sel…
Stress test scenarios unchanged
The stress test notice issued in January 2021 remains current and will apply for January to March 2025. There is no change from the previous quarter.
Authority seeks increase to cover rising service provider costs
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has today opened consultation on its levy-funded appropriations for 2025/26.
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy
Our latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy provides a summary of the Electricity Authority’s performance from 1 July to 30 September 2024.
Join our quarterly update: 11 December 2024
Join this webinar to hear about our work to achieve an affordable, secure, and resilient energy system that improves long-term outcomes for consumers and New Z…
Consultation on 2025/26 levy starts on Friday
Each year the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko consults on its levy-funded appropriations for the upcoming financial year. The funding enables us to meet our…
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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.
New hedge disclosure obligations
The new Hedge Disclosure Obligations took effect on 30 October. The hedge disclosure system has been updated to reflect these changes. You can access the updat…
Electricity consumers to get better protections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has confirmed its implementation approach for the Consumer Care Obligations, which are due to be published in early Dece…
Review identifies risk to retail electricity competition
A review of risk management options for electricity retailers by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has found that while there are a range and combination …
Message from our Chair, Anna Kominik
On behalf of the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, the Board and kaimahi, I’m pleased to highlight that we’ve just published our 2023/24 Annual Report. I inv…
Join our webinar on proposals to improve connecting to networks
Join us for a one-hour webinar as we talk through the Authority’s proposed rule changes to support more efficient connections to electricity distribution netwo…
Provider sought for centralised wind and solar forecasts
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking proposals for a service provider of intermittent generation forecasts for wind and solar farms across New Zea…
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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.
Seeking feedback on 27 June 2024 under-frequency event
We are seeking feedback from generators, the grid owner and other participants who may be substantially affected by the under-frequency event of 27 June 2024.
Submissions sought on update to scarcity pricing settings
We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) to update the scarcity pricing settings. This will be…
Introducing our Annual Report 2023/24
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko Annual Report 2023/24 has been published. The year reported on represents a time of rapid and significant change for the…