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Standalone infrastructure industry skills board a game changer
The EEA welcomes the Government’s decision to establish a standalone Infrastructure Industry Skills Board as part of the Government’s vocational education and training reforms. The EEA along with other infrastructure bodies submitted on the importance of a standalone infrastructure ISB. “We are delighted with Minister Simmonds announcement today, says EEA Chief Executive Nicki Sutherland. “Infrastructure…
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Feedback Request: Proposed Withdrawal of Marine Electrical Standards (AS/NZS IEC 60092 series)
Standards New Zealand is currently reviewing several Electrical Supply Sector standards over five years old to assess whether they remain current, relevant, and fit for purpose. As part of this process, the following marine electrical standards have been proposed for withdrawal, and Standards NZ has asked the EEA to coordinate input from our members as…
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Government Expands Permitted Low Voltage Range – Implications for EDBs and DER Hosting
To all EEA members Today the Government announced a change to the Electricity (Safety) Regulations to expand the allowable low voltage supply range from 230V ±6% to 230V ±10%. This change has been long anticipated by many in the sector and is expected to take effect in Q3 2025, with a gazette date to be…