Electricity Authority introduces new rules for large energy retailers

RNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The Electricity Authority has announced new regulations requiring large retailers with more than a 5 per cent market share to offer lower off-peak power prices. The rules also mandate fair pricing for consumers selling surplus electricity from solar panels and batteries back to the grid.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 16 Jul 2025, 12:59pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Electricity Authority announces new rules for big energy retailers (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Big energy retailers forced to lower off-peak prices (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Electricity Authority mandates fair pricing for solar, off-peak power use (opens in new tab)