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The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has granted its first trial waiver through the Energy Innovation Toolkit to upgrade around 5,600 smart meters in parts of Greater Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra region of NSW. It has also launched the Energy Innovation Toolkit's inaugural Year in Review report.

The AER’s annual summary of ‘the year that has been’ across electricity and gas supply chains, including wholesale markets, transportation and retail.

The Federal Court has found that Pelican Point Power Limited breached the National Electricity Rules by failing to comply with its legal obligation to disclose short term availability information to the Australian Energy Market Operator.

AER accepts court enforceable undertaking from Trinity Place to refund electricity consumers

The AER has released its annual compliance and enforcement report for 2022–23, highlighting energy consumer protections.

Energy retailer CovaU Pty Ltd has paid a $67,800 infringement notice issued by the AER.

Our five compliance and enforcement priorities for 2023-24 focus on key consumer protections, system security and reporting in gas and electricity markets.

Regulatory balance, flexibility and innovation in a transitioning energy market