Our projects
We're working with the sector on projects to ensure Aotearoa's low-emissions transition happens efficiently, while providing a reliable, secure and resilient electricity supply.

Code amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
Distribution pricing
How to speed up distribution pricing reform to realise consumer benefits and facilitate an efficient low-emissions transition.
Energy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Code review programme
Code review programmes address various themes or issues that arise in the Code.
Commercial market making
Making the electricity futures market more efficient.
Consumer Care Obligations
Mandating consumer care protections to ensure consumers receive a consistent and supportive standard of service.
Default distributor agreements
Implementing default distributor agreements over use-of-system agreements to improve contracts between distributors and traders.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Distributor involvement in flexibility services market
Developing guidance to support a competitive flexibility services market for more efficient and cost-effective use of the distribution network.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Improving access to thermal fuel information
Improving information on the availability of thermal fuels.
Improving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.