Grid Pricing

The way Transpower recovers its revenue from its customers is set out in the Electricity Authority's Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM).

Grid prices

Information on current and historical grid prices

About the TPM

The TPM determines how Transpower recovers the annual cost of running the national transmission grid from transmission customers

Indicative pricing

Information on the calculation of indicative connection charges, benefit-based charges and residual charges under the TPM

Assumptions book

Current and previous versions of our assumptions book, as well as consultation material and submissions

Starting BBI customer allocations

Current and closed consultations on starting BBI customer allocations, as well as determinations where these have been made

Settlement Residue Allocation Methodology

How Transpower allocates settlement residue to customers from the Clearing Manager (NZX) under Part 14 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010

Grid Pricing Q&As

Answers to commonly asked questions and helpful insights on key topics relating to Grid Pricing

TPM development archive

Information relating to the development of, and transition to, the TPM

Transpower makes up 8% of your power bill

All the different services that help the power system operate are paid for by households through their power bill. This includes transmission charges, which make up around 8% of the average household power bill. 

Below is a breakdown of what percentage of your bill different services make up on the average monthly household power bill.

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Infographic breaking down an average power bill

Graphic courtesy of the Electricity Authority.