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.
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Long-awaited changes to outdated tree regulations will help keep the power on and reduce costs for consumers, following an announcement by Minister Watts.
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 It's yet another wake-up call to fix New Zealand’s outdated tree regulations — before more people are left in the dark.
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.
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...
ENA Future Networks Forum: Innovation Forum
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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
Submissions
We analyse, research, engage and put our thoughts and recommendations forward to agencies. We do this so that the electricity distribution sector has the right regulation and policies in place to deliver reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity to all New Zealanders.
view allGreen 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Draft guidance for the Innovation and Non-Traditional Solutions Allowance (INTSA)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
Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation
ENA submission to the National Emergency Management Agency about improving New Zealand’s emergency management legislation to enhance infrastructure resilience and response coordination. The submission...
13 May 2025
Open letter on fibre input methodologies review
ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the review of the fibre input methodologies. The submission discusses the current methodologies for the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and sugg...
29 April 2025
Cross-submission — distributed generation pricing principles issues paper
ENA cross-submission to the Electricity Authority about the Distributed Generation Pricing Principles (DGPPs). The submission supports a comprehensive review of DGPPs to clarify areas of disagreement ...
17 April 2025
Publications
Here you'll find all our publications like research, resources and annual reports.
view allSouth Island EV journey charging
Alongside South Island EDBs, we engaged DETA Consulting to forecast demand and potential sites for EV journey charges in the South Island. At a maximum – only around 107 additional 50kW journey charge...
26 May 2025
Potential Distribution System Operation (DSO) models for Aotearoa.
With the Future Networks Forum, we've commissioned a report that explores potential Distribution System Operation (DSO) models for Aotearoa. It sets out possible paths for how DSO could evolve here an...
7 May 2025
Briefing the the incoming Energy Minister Simon Watts
The Briefing the Incoming Minister (BIM) outlines key strategic opportunities and issues facing the electricity distribution sector here in Aotearoa.
19 February 2025
Glossary for the electricity sector
There are a huge number of acronyms and terms used in the electricity sector. This glossary outlines many of the terms regarding electricity connections and electricity pricing.
29 January 2025
Cost of working in the road corridor for lines companies
This report was commissioned by ENA and undertaken by BECA. It looks at the rising costs of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) for lines companies in New Zealand. The data highlights that, on average,...
4 December 2024
ENA annual report 2024
This annual report summarises our mahi and impact between 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024.
1 October 2024