Within the electricity industry, it is standard business practice for distribution businesses to secure contributions from customers towards the cost of carrying out customer initiated augmentation works that are not recovered through standard lines function services charges (tariffs).
In accordance with the Electricity Distribution Information Disclosure Determination 2012, Wellington Electricity discloses its policy for determining customer capital contributions.
Connection pricing From 1 April 2026
From 1 April 2026, connection pricing for lines companies reflects updated regulatory requirements that clarify how costs are shared between connecting customers and existing network users. The framework introduces a minimum scheme approach, requires allocation of enhancement costs to those who drive the need for network upgrades, and establishes a structured reconciliation charge calculation to ensure recovery of costs is transparent.
If connecting customers request a copy of the calculation, they can visit Electricity Networks Aoteroa's website for an explanation of the calculation.
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