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Forum on the AER Compliance Procedures and Guidelines for gas pipeline service providers

Register now to attend our forum on Monday 9 September to discuss our approach to developing the gas pipeline Compliance Procedures and Guidelines.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

AER releases consultation paper on Basslink conversion

Have your say by 20 September 2024 to inform our decision on whether to convert the Basslink interconnector to a regulated transmission service.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER releases final decision on Retail performance reporting procedures and guidelines

We've updated our procedures and guidelines for retailers and distributors that have adopted the National Energy Retail Law. They come in effect on 1 July 2025.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER publishes AusNet Services VEBM cost pass through determination

The AER has published its determination on AusNet Services’ Victorian Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) cost pass through application.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER begins consultation on the AER Compliance Procedures and Guidelines for gas pipeline service providers

We’ve released our proposal to make the AER Compliance Procedures and Guidelines for gas pipeline service providers.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

Northern Gas Pipeline (Western Flow Pipework)

Northern Gas Pipeline (Western Flow Pipework) Part 24 exemption - Category 2 (single user facility)
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current

Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline

Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline Part 24 exemption - Category 2 (single user facility)
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current

AER publishes Framework and Approach for Victorian distribution determinations

The AER has published its Framework and Approach for the 2026-31 revenue determinations for Victorian electricity distribution network service providers.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Industry practice application note for asset replacement planning

AER updated its Industry Practice Application Note – Asset Replacement Planning to accommodate the amended National Energy Objectives.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Value of Network Resilience (VNR) draft decision now available

We invite stakeholders to provide feedback on our draft Value of Network Resilience decision. Submissions are due by 19 August 2024.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Have your say on AusNet Services’ storm cost pass through application

AusNet Services' cost pass through application relates to distribution network costs incurred during Victoria's February 2024 storm. Submissions close 19 August
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER makes determination on new jurisdictional scheme for Victorian distributors

The AER has made a determination on Jemena’s jurisdictional scheme application under the National Electricity Rules (NER).
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

RAM Group application for individual retail exemption for Ballina Central

The AER has accepted an application from RAM Group for an individual retailer authorisation exemption under the NER Law at Ballina Central.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Consultation open on Powercor, United Energy and Jemena’s cost pass through applications

The AER is now consulting on Powercor’s, United Energy’s and Jemena’s Victorian Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) cost pass through applications. Submissions are due by 31 July 2024.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Default market offer prices 2024–25

The DMO is a maximum price that retailers can charge electricity customers on default contracts known as standing offer contracts.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

ElectraNet - Cost pass through - 2024–25 Inertia network service costs

On 22 March 2024, the AER published its decision on a negative inertia shortfall cost pass through application from ElectraNet.
Type
Cost pass throughs
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

ElectraNet - Network support pass through 2022–23

ElectraNet - Network support pass through 2022–23
Type
Cost pass throughs
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Murraylink - Connection charge pass through 2022–23

The AER published its decision on a negative cost pass through application submitted by Murraylink to reduce its 2024-25 allowed revenue due to lower than forecast connection charges in 2022-23.
Type
Cost pass throughs
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Network visibility

The Network Visibility project seeks to optimise the benefits of CER (Consumer Energy Resources) and network assets for all customers.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Gas
Status
Open

Powerlink - Network support pass through 2022–23

Powerlink - Network support pass through 2022–23
Type
Cost pass throughs
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current