On 22 November 2019, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) accepted an application from Spark Energy Australia Pty Ltd (Spark Energy) for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law (Retail Law).
The AER considered Spark 's application and decided, on 19 June 2020, to refuse the application in accordance with section 92(1) of the Retail Law.
A statement outlining the AER's decision has been published.
Background
On 22 November 2019, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) accepted an application from Spark Energy Australia Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.
Submissions on Spark Energy's application closed on Tuesday 24 December 2019. The application received no submissions.