Property Council submission to the Electricity Authority on reducing barriers for new connections
On 18 December 2025, Property Council submitted to the Electricity Authority on the reducing barriers for new connections consultation. This consultation seeks feedback on proposals to address inefficiently high up-front charges some face when wanting to connect to distribution networks. It should be noted that this consultation is seeking feedback on an interim solution ahead of possible further changes to be made to connection pricing in 2030. Why this matters to our members Property Council supports the Electricity Authority’s intent to regulated high up-front connection charges and distributor obligations. High connection charges are an issue of significance for our membership, as it directly impacts development feasibility. Our members struggle with a lack of consistency, high costs, delays and a lack
