Notice of our intention to repeal the exemption granted to Australian Clean Energy Finance Fund (ACEFF)
In view of the Australian Clean Energy Finance Fund’s (ACEFF’s) intention to not sell energy, the AER proposes to repeal the decision, made on 21 February 2014, to grant an exemption to ACEFF from the requirement for a retailer authorisation. Solar Panels Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of ACEFF, has applied for an individual exemption to sell electricity through solar power purchase agreements.
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Invitation for submissions
We are now seeking submissions from interested stakeholders on the repeal of ACEFF's exemption by Friday 15 August 2014.
Submissions should be emailed “Attention: "General Manager, Retail Markets Branch” at AERInquiry
aer [dot] gov [dot] au (AERInquiry[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au) with the following title in the email: 'ACEFF - repeal of individual exemption'.
Alternatively, written submissions can also be sent to:
Ms Jacqui Thorpe
Acting General Manager—Retail Markets
Australian Energy Regulator
GPO Box 520
Melbourne VIC 3001
We will take into account submissions in deciding whether or not to repeal ACEFF's exemption.
The AER prefers that all submissions be sent in an electronic format in Microsoft Word or other text readable document form and publicly available, to facilitate an informed, transparent and robust consultation process.
Accordingly, submissions will be treated as public documents and posted on the AER's website, unless prior arrangements are made with the AER to treat the submission, or portions of it, as confidential. Those wishing to submit confidential information are requested to:
- clearly identify the information that is the subject of the confidentiality claim; and
- provide a non-confidential version.