On 7 January 2013, the AER received an application from Energy Metering Services for an exemption from the requirement to hold a retail authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law. Under the new National Energy Retail Law, which is due to commence in South Australia on 1 February 2013, the AER will be responsible for granting exemptions.
Energy Metering Services is a specialist energy onselling business, seeking an exemption for its onselling activities at 77 Grenfell Street, Adelaide. 77 Grenfell Street is a commercial building.
On 5 March 2013, Energy Metering Services individual exemption for the sale of electricity at 77 Grenfell Street Adelaide came into effect. The instrument of exemption outlines the conditions attached to the individual exemption.