On 18 November 2014 the AER published an issues paper in relation to regulating innovative energy selling business models under the Retail Law. The AER is seeking stakeholder comments on two potential options for regulating the sale of energy by these businesses.
Issues paper
Submissions - to AER issues paper
Interested parties were invited to make written submissions on the issues raised in the paper and also in relation to specific questions. Submissions closed on 16 February 2015.
APVI - Submission to AER Issues paper - regulating innovative energy selling business models under the NERL - 2 January 2015
Stakeholder forum - Sydney office
The first forum was held in the AER's Sydney office on 29 January 2015, with connections to its Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane offices via videoconferencing. AER Board member Mr James Cox chaired the forum.
A copy of the transcript of the Sydney forum is now available.
Regulating innovative energy selling under the NERL - AER Sydney Forum transcript
Stakeholder forum - Melbourne office
The second forum was held in the AER's Melbourne office on 5 February 2015. This meeting was also connected to the AER's Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane offices via videoconferencing. AER Board member Mr James Cox also chaired this forum.
A copy of the transcript of the Melbourne forum is now available