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Hedge disclosure certificates due by 30 June
Participants in the hedge market are required to submit an annual hedge disclosure certificate and must do so by 30 June 2026 under clause 13.230 of the El…
New rules encourage more solar to networks
More solar energy systems – big and small – will soon be able to supply more electricity to local networks, following decisions announced today by the Electric…
Case study: Submitting a material change audit
We have published a case study for industry participants who are required to provide material change audits. A material change audit is required when an indust…
Upcoming consultation papers on battery energy storage systems and hybrids
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will soon be seeking feedback on a package of papers to support the role battery energy storage systems and hybrids play…
Space weather and the power system
Space weather has the potential to cause significant disruption to New Zealand’s electricity system. While rare, severe solar storms that reach Earth may affec…
Have your say: next stage of distributed generation pricing reform
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is inviting feedback on proposals to update the network pricing rules for rooftop solar, batteries, solar and wind farms…
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Electricity Authority launches free power comparison and switching site ‘Billy’
New Zealanders can now compare and switch power plans with confidence using Billy, the new, free, publicly-owned comparison and switching site launched today by the Electricity Authority. Named as a nod to the power ‘bill’, Billy will make it easier for households to take control of their power costs.
Registrations open for our quarterly update on 21 April
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko invites you to our next quarterly update, on Tuesday 21 April 10.30-11.30am.
Feedback sought on common quality Code change proposals
We are seeking feedback on proposals aimed at addressing six common quality issues in the Code.
Consultation opens on improving prudential security arrangements
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is consulting on two proposed Code amendments to improve the efficiency of prudential security arrangements without incr…
Authority to begin competitive MOSP procurement process in June
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko plans to start a competitive procurement process for five Market Operation Service Provider services.
Notification to incorporate the CACTIS into the Code
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is updating the information-related common quality requirements in the Electricity Industry Participation Code to help e…
Latest retail gross margin data published
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published the latest retail gross margin data for the 2024/25 financial year. The RGM is retailer revenue remainin…
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Decision to collect standardised super-peak trading data
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority) has published a clause 2.16 notice under the Electricity Industry Participation Code formalising the collection of standardised super-peak electricity contract trading information.
The growing role of geothermal in New Zealand’s electricity mix
Geothermal energy provides renewable, reliable, steady low-priced baseload electricity. Recent investment in new geothermal generation has increased the amount of geothermal capacity available to our power system.
Electricity Authority issues request for information on Value of Lost Load study
The Electricity Authority has issued a request for information to test market capability and interest in delivering an updated economic study of New Zealand’s …
Register now: webinar on improving network pricing rules for distributed generation
All are welcome to join our webinar at 11.45am–12.15pm, Thursday 2 April to hear about our proposed changes to the network pricing rules for distributed genera…
Half-hourly volume data must be submitted for reconciliation
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has decided to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code to require traders to submit aggregated half-hourly met…