On 31 July 2023, we released our response to the flexible export limits issues paper consultation undertaken from October – December 2022.

The response paper proposes a set of priority actions to establish a framework which includes:

• Improving the provision of information to electricity consumers on flexible export limits to help build consumer awareness and trust
• Initiation of a rule change proposal to provide the AER with the appropriate head of powers to develop and publish a binding Export Limit Guideline governing methodologies for export capacity allocation and provision of information to consumers
• Development and publication of interim guidance on export limits, to establish expectations for the operation of both static and flexible export limits.

The AER will now commence implementing these priority actions. 

On 17 November 2023 the AER commenced consultation on draft export limit interim guidance note. The objective of this draft interim guidance note is to identify and provide clarity on the regulatory framework necessary to facilitate the effective implementation of export limits.