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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ENA 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

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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Draft guidance for the Innovation and Non-Traditional Solutions Allowance (INTSA)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

Taxation of amounts paid to households selling excess electricity

ENA submission to the Inland Revenue about the consultation on taxation of amounts paid to households selling excess electricity. The submission focuses on concerns regarding the potential financial a...

16 May 2025

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