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Latest news
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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
view allENA Future Networks Forum: Innovation Forum
The agenda is live. Registrations will open shortly.
29-30 July 2025
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
Latest submissions
view allOur future is digital
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the promotion of a digitalised electricity system to ensure a secure and reliable electricity supply to consumers. The submission highlights concerns ...
10 July 2025
Rewarding industrial demand
ENA submission to the Energy Competition Task Force about the consultation paper on Rewarding Industrial Demand Flexibility. The submission addresses concerns over the proposed focus on industrial fle...
3 July 2025
Mutual transactions of associations
ENA submission to Inland Revenue about concerns regarding the taxation of mutual membership subscriptions and the associated policy changes. We emphasise the importance of maintaining these subscripti...
24 June 2025
HVDC link upgrade
The ENA submission to Transpower about the HVDC link upgrade programme highlights our support for Transpower’s preferred option (option 3) for the replacement and upgrade of the HVDC cables. ENA has n...
19 June 2025
Green paper - working together to ensure our electricity system meets our future needs
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the discussions on decentralisation within the electricity system in New Zealand. The submission highlights both the potential benefits and challenges...
4 June 2025
Draft guidance for the Innovation and Non-Traditional Solutions Allowance (INTSA)
ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the draft guidance for the Innovation and Non-Traditional Solutions Allowance (INTSA). The document provides feedback and suggestions to enhance the gui...
3 June 2025
Who is my lines company?
The electricity distribution sector...
employs over
7,800 people
at 29 lines companies across Aotearoa.
delivers energy to
2,289,851
homes and businesses
invested
$6.2B
in network assets in the last 5 years
The electricity network...
was fully connected
99.9%
of the time
is made up of
88%
renewable energy
could increase
68%
by 2050
We represent all 29 lines companies. They operate the poles and wires delivering electricity to every region across Aotearoa.
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