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.

Distribution connection pricing reform

Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.

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Submissions open until 6 December 2024

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Levy-funded appropriations

Consultation on our levy-funded appropriations for the upcoming financial year.

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Submissions open until 13 December 2024

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Network connections

Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.

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Submissions open until 6 December 2024

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Pricing in a renewables-based electricity system

How price discovery would work for the wholesale electricity market under a renewables-based electricity system.

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Submissions open until 29 November 2024

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Risk management review

Reviewing risk management options for electricity retailers.

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Submissions open until 18 December 2024

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Authority review into Northland outage

A review into the 20 June 2024 transmission tower failure in Northland.

Code amendment omnibus

Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.

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 Guidelines

Developing new Consumer Care Guidelines for retailers to better serve consumers.

Default distributor agreements

Implementing default distributor agreements over use-of-system agreements to improve contracts between distributors and traders.

Distribution pricing

How to speed up distribution pricing reform to realise consumer benefits and facilitate an efficient low-emissions transition.