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.
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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.
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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.
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Updated tree regulations a win for power reliability and cost
Long-awaited changes to outdated tree regulations will help keep the power on and reduce costs for consumers, following an announcement by Minister Watts.
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How many more trees need to fall on power lines before the rules change?
Cyclone Tam left over 40,000 people in Northland and Auckland without power. It's yet another wake-up call to fix New Zealand’s outdated tree regulations — before more people are left in the dark.
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Lines companies continue support to keep power bills down
The $1 million per year Power Credit Scheme has now been extended through to 2032, with continued contributions from lines companies and retailers.
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Peak demand in 2050 and avoiding an energy gridlock
We commissioned research using Climate Change Commission forecasts and data from the Electricity Authority and lines companies to model what electricity demand peaks might look like for Aotearoa up to 2050.
Traffic cones are increasing the price of power
Safety must always be the top priority when working on the electricity network, but the escalating cost of temporary traffic management (TTM) faced by electricity networks is extraordinary.
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Exciting leadership opportunity – Future Networks Forum co-chair vacancy
The Future Networks Forum (FNF) is a collaboration of lines companies driving innovation and progress toward our climate goals. A co-chair position is open and we need someone to step in — and help shape the future of networks in Aotearoa.
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Improving the electricity connections journey and a new glossary
The Future Networks Forum is streamlining and improving the customer experience when connecting to the electricity network. The first action has been achieved with a sector-wide glossary to standardise terminology across lines companies.
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Jason Franklin named as new CEO of Powerco
Jason’s experience and dedication to the growth of the sector will be invaluable to Powerco which is the second largest distributor of electricity and gas in Aotearoa. He'll begin in the role from 28 April 2025.
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New toolkit to drive gender equity
Women in the electricity sector are paid on average 22% less than men — a gender pay gap that's nearly three times the national average. The research is based on 11,472 employee records from 25 companies and organisations.
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