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 It's yet another wake-up call to fix New Zealand’s outdated tree regulations — before more people are left in the dark.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...
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.
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 sh...
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 standardis...
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 allCross-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
Cross-submission — Energy Competition Taskforce Ititiative 2a — Requiring distributors to pay a rebate when consumers supply electricity at peak times
ENA cross submission to the Energy Competition Task Force about the initiative requiring distributors to pay a rebate when consumers supply electricity at peak times. The submission expresses support ...
11 April 2025
EA Taskforce initiatives 2a 2b 2c and DG pricing principles
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority and Energy Competition Task Force about various initiatives concerning distribution pricing and consumer incentives. The submission emphasises the need for ...
26 March 2025
Local Government (Water Services) Bill
ENA submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee about concerns with the Local Government (Water Services) Bill. The submission highlights issues with clauses that allow third parties to modify...
21 February 2025
Resource Management Amendment Bill
ENA submission to the Environment Select Committee about the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill. The submission discusses the need for an efficient consenting sch...
10 February 2025
Cross submission — connection pricing and connection process
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed amendments to connection pricing and processes. The submission highlights concerns over inconsistencies in both these areas and suggests ...
24 January 2025
Publications
Here you'll find all our publications like research, resources and annual reports.
view allBriefing 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
Modelling peak electricity demand to 2050
We commissioned research to model what electricity demand peaks might look like for Aotearoa up to 2050. Using Climate Change Commission forecasts and data from the Electricity Authority and lines com...
23 December 2023
Briefing to the Incoming Energy Minister Nov 2023
ENA's briefing to the incoming Minister for Energy, Simeon Brown. This BIM was sent on 27 Nov 2023.
27 November 2023