The registry is a national database that contains information on every point of connection on a network from which electricity is supplied to a site. These points of connection are referred to as installation control points (ICPs). Each ICP has a unique identifier. The registry is the electricity industry’s ‘database of record’ of all ICPs.

Through the use of ICPs, the registry helps manage both the customer switching and reconciliation processes. Part E of the Electricity Governance Rules 2003 (Rules) provides for the management of information held by the registry and outlines the process for switching customers between retailers.

This page contains information and resources pertaining to the registry.

Registry information and downloadable forms

• Information paper on the registry version 3.0 pdf [120 KB]
• Registry access policy (note: this document is under review)
  
• Registry statistics
• Registry access application form (including new participant identifiers)
  
• Registry software change control process pdf [35 KB]
• Registry software change application form
• Registry service provider agreement
• Registry functional specification v12.0 pdf [1443 KB] updated 18 June 2010
• Approved switch advisory codes 21 July 2004 pdf [63 KB] (note: this document is under review)
  
• Approved switch file formats
• File formats are located in the Registry user manual which can be downloaded from the registry.
  

Registry service

• The electricity registry service
• Monthly registry report

• Registry monthly maintenance release process
  

Previous working groups

• Registry Review Project Team
• Enhancing the registry function - Recommendations of the Registry Review Project Team pdf [130 KB]
• Appendix 1.pdf [95 KB]
• Appendix 2.pdf [83 KB]