Orion’s CPP 2027

Orion have applied to the Commission for a CPP. Its application highlights the challenges facing Orion’s network including ageing assets, population growth in Selwyn and Christchurch, increasing electrification and the need to prepare for more frequent severe weather events. Orion’s CPP application can be found at the end of this page, in the ‘Documents’ section.

The Commission will begin assessing this CPP application after deciding whether it is compliant. We will decide the maximum amount Orion will be allowed to recover from its consumers and the minimum quality of service it must deliver.

We will be inviting feedback as part of our consultation process throughout 2026 with a final decision to be made in March 2027. An outline of our process and indicative timeframes can be found below.