On 21 June 2013, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved an application from WINenergy Pty Ltd (‘WINenergy’) for electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law. WINenergy is authorised to retail electricity as and when the National Energy Retail Law is adopted in each participating jurisdiction.
WINenergy is a private company, limited by shares, who operates as an agent for organisations selling electricity within embedded networks. WINenergy proposes to retail electricity to large customers, including buildings in which WINenergy operates an embedded network. WINenergy is currently licensed to sell electricity in New South Wales and Victoria.
The AER sought public submissions on WINenergy’s application for a retailer authorisation. Consultation on the application closed on 13 June 2013. One submission was received.