The AER has prepared data reporting workbooks for TNSPs, DNSPs and interconnectors to meet their obligations under the Annual Information Orders (Orders) made 5 April 2024. 

The information provided in response to the Orders is subject to the assurance requirements set out in section 6 of each Order. The data reporting workbooks include a list of the relevant assurance standard for each table in the data reporting workbooks. The data workbooks also set out data validation rules for each table.

The data reporting workbooks should be completed by the relevant NSP or interconnector and submitted to the AER as set out under the Orders. 

On 31 January 2025, we advised DNSPs the data reporting workbook for the Annual Information Orders - electricity distribution were available on our website. 

We also provided an optional Table 5.4 Maximum Demand & Utilisation-Spatial workbook (with alternative layout) as requested by DNSPs during the consultation phase. DNSPs may complete the optional table 5.4 workbook instead of the table 5.4 in the data reporting workbook. 

The data reporting workbook (including a standalone data reporting workbook for standard control services legacy meters), and alternate table 5.4 are provided below. 

On 5 December 2024, we advised TNSPs the data reporting workbook for the Annual Information Orders - electricity transmission were available on our website. 

We also provided an optional Table 5.4 Maximum Demand & Utilisation-Spatial workbook (with alternative layout) as requested by TNSPs during the consultation phase. TNSPs may complete the optional table 5.4 workbook instead of the table 5.4 in the data reporting workbook. 

The data reporting workbook, and optional table 5.4 workbook are provided below. 

On 31 January 2025, we advised interconnectors the data reporting workbook for the Annual Information Orders - interconnectors were available on our website. 

The data reporting workbook is provided below. 

We consulted with the NSPs to develop the data reporting workbooks. Issues raised and our responses to these issues are provided in the Issues Register. 

Note: The Issues Register was updated on 31 January 2025 to include issue numbers 62-74.

In response to issues raised seeking guidance on the Basis of Preparation referencing, we have prepared prefilled Basis of Preparation files for the NSPs. These files have Data Submission Workbook tables and corresponding Worksheets and Data Categories prefilled to help NSPs meet the Basis of Preparation requirements. 

We have mapped new data requirements to previous data requirements. While the Orders replace the previous regulatory information notices and information requests, many of the data requirements remain the same. To assist with NSP reporting, the data reporting workbooks follow the structure and table numbering as the RIN reporting workbooks. We have attached a 'RIN to Orders' mapping file to assist users with comparing data tables between the two reporting template sources. 

A Glossary of terms and definitions is provided to assist NSPs and other interested users with understanding terms used in the tab names, row descriptors and column headings.