We are the voice of the lines companies.

The 29 lines companies across Aotearoa make sure that New Zealanders have reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity 24/7.

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.

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.

Upcoming events

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Downstream 2025

Downstream 2025 will take place on 20-21 March 2025 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

20-21 March 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

Latest submissions

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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

Aurora WACC change

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about aligning the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) rate to the Default Price-Quality Path (DPP4) rate from 1 April 2025. This alignment is seen as a p...

23 January 2025

IM amendments for EDBs and Transpower

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about proposed amendments to input methodologies for electricity distribution businesses and Transpower. The submission discusses issues related to the reopen...

23 January 2025

Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill

ENA submission to the Ministry for Regulation about the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document. The submission supports the intent of improving regulatory quality and urges for a regul...

13 January 2025

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