On 20 November 2020, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from Smart Energy Retail Pty Ltd (Smart Energy) under the National Energy Retail Law (Retail Law).
Background
On 26 August 2020, the AER accepted an application from Smart Energy for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law (Retail Law). Smart Energy is now authorised to retail electricity as and when the Retail Law is adopted in each participating jurisdiction.
The AER sought submissions from interested stakeholders. Consultation on Smart Energy's application closed on 29 September 2020; one submission was received.