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Consultation open on the AER review of exemptions framework for embedded networks

Communications
Electricity
The AER has published an issues paper for its review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks seeking stakeholder input.

Retail data shows continued support needed for energy consumers

News releases
Electricity
Gas
The AER Annual retail markets report 2022–23 reveals that more customers have accumulated energy debt since retail prices started rising last year.

Final pipeline access dispute guide now available

Communications
Gas
We've published our final Pipeline Access Dispute Guide following reforms to the gas pipeline regulatory framework made earlier this year.

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South Australia: December 2026 - February 2027

Retail Reliability Obligation
Electricity
Open
In its September 2023 update to the 2023 ESOO AEMO has forecast a 205 MW reliability gap in South Australia in 2026–27.

Default market offer prices 2024–25

Reviews
Electricity
Open
The DMO is a maximum price that retailers can charge electricity customers on default contracts known as standing offer contracts.

Retail performance reporting procedures and guidelines (2023 update)

Guidelines
Electricity
Gas
Open
The AER is reviewing its Retail performance reporting procedures and guidelines.

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