We are the voice of the lines companies.

The 29 lines companies across Aotearoa make sure that New Zealanders have reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity 24/7.

New voltage limits good for consumers

The Government has announced it will expand the statutory low voltage range from 230 volts ±6% to ±10%. This 4% difference can help clear the way for more rooftop solar, greater exporting limits, and smarter use of the grid.

Fewer chargers, smarter spending: ENA challenges EV target numbers

New research shows the South Island is already well on the way to meeting public EV journey charging needs for 2030 — but a smart, targeted approach is essential to avoid unnecessary spending.

New report: potential DSO models for Aotearoa.

It sets out possible paths for how DSO could evolve here in Aotearoa and raises the key questions we’ll all need to grapple with as DER (like EV chargers, batteries and solar) continue to take off.

Upcoming events

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New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards

The annual New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and achievement across the energy sector. This is the industry's premier black-tie gala event.

13 August 2025

FNF Innovation Forum: save the date

The next two-day event forum will take place on 11-12 Nov 2025

11-12 Nov 2025

NZ Power Summit 2025 — Shaping New Zealand’s Energy Future

Crowne Plaza, Auckland

18-19 November 2025

Latest submissions

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Fibre IM review issues paper – tranche 1

Submission to the Commerce Commission focused on the Commission’s proposal to review the methodology for the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) across both Part 4 and Part 6. ENA continues to rec...

7 August 2025

Joint letter to the Commerce Commission — part of the fibre IM review consultation process

As a collective of businesses, industry associations and consumer representatives, we write a joint letter to the Commerce Commission as part of the consultation process for the Fibre IM Review issues...

7 August 2025

Connection pricing code drafting

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed connection pricing code drafting. The submission includes recommendations for connection charge reconciliation and pioneer scheme policie...

1 August 2025

Supporting the uptake of smart electric vehicle charging

ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment about supporting the uptake of smart electric vehicle charging. The submission discusses the need for smart functionality in EV c...

1 August 2025

Roadmap for battery energy storage systems

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the regulatory roadmap for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The submission discusses the need for fair treatment of BESS in the connection proce...

31 July 2025

Evolving multiple retailing and switching

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about evolving multiple retailing and switching proposals. The submission focuses on concerns related to multiple trading relationships and the risks posed ...

29 July 2025

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