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Reviewing how New Zealand assesses electricity supply security
The Electricity Authority seeks feedback on electricity supply-security modelling and assumptions, including interim assessment changes for 2027 and methods for revised standards intended for 2028.
- Closing date
- 17 November 2026 at 5pm
- Added to Civics
- 14 October 2026
- Source category
- Other public body
- Source body
- Electricity Authority
- Last checked
- 18 October 2026
Closes in 30 days
Plain-English summary
Unpublished review draft. Resolve the submission-address discrepancy and opening date before approval.
Why it matters
These assessments inform investment and risk-management decisions about New Zealand’s electricity supply.
Modelling choices influence how future supply risks and the costs of improving reliability are assessed.
Who may care
- People concerned about electricity shortages and infrastructure investment
- Electricity industry participants and consumer advocates
How to make a submission
- Read the consultation paper and prepare a Word submission using Appendix C.
- Submit by 5pm on 17 November 2026, after confirming the submission email address with the Authority. The webpage lists operationsconsultation@ea.govt.nz; the paper’s submission section and embedded Appendix C list operationsconsult@ea.govt.nz.
- The paper requests the subject “Consultation – Review of Security of Supply Standards”. Call 04 460 8860 to check the contact or discuss alternative arrangements.
- The Authority intends to publish submissions. Identify and explain confidential material and provide a publishable version.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.