Accelerating the energy transition

Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) is transitioning to a future where the majority of electricity generated is through renewable sources such as wind and solar. 

Renewable Energy Zones are being developed across the NEM and in some cases supported by state based regimes. 

The Australian Energy Market Operator’s Integrated System Plan (ISP) sets out for each state the identified areas where clusters of large-scale renewable energy projects could be developed.

Have your say

Stakeholder engagement is a critical element in AER decision making.

Currently we have no matters open for consultation.

 

New South Wales

The NSW Government has appointed us as the regulator of Renewable Energy Zone projects such as Central West Orana and the Waratah Super Battery.

Our role in NSW

Find out more about the decision-making process for NSW Renewable Energy Zone projects and the AER’s role within them.

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REZ Guidelines

REZ projects in NSW can be ‘contestable’ or ‘non-contestable’. View our guidelines for decision-making in both categories, and for the annual contribution determination.

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REZ project revenue determinations

View all AER revenue determinations for the projects that make up NSW’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. 

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Contribution determinations

View our annual determinations on the costs that are to be recovered from NSW consumers. 

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Queensland

The Queensland Government can seek the AER’s advice on building priority transmission investments as part of establishing the Queensland SuperGrid. The AER can also assess the costs of these transmission projects in certain circumstances.

Our role in QLD

Find out more about our advisory role in priority transmission investments in Queensland.

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