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AER approves costs for Essential Energy’s bushfire risk reclassification contingent project

We've approved $63.8 million in total capital expenditure for Essential Energy to undertake its bushfire risk reclassification contingent project.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER appoints new Wholesale Energy Market Dispute Resolution Adviser (WEMDRA).

The new WEMDRA will begin on 1 July 2025.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Project Assessment Draft Report extension for the Waddamana to Palmerston Transfer Capability Upgrade project

AER grants extension to 28 February 2026 for Waddamana to Palmerston Transfer Capability Upgrade project Project Assessment Draft Report
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Open Consultations

Our community consultations run across a wide range of topics, and we welcome your input into the work that we do. Engage with us and have your say on our projects that are currently open for consultation.

Guidance note on emissions reduction

This guidance note takes a principles-based approach on our expectations for expenditure forecasting in relation to emissions reduction.
Type
Guidelines
Sector
Electricity
Gas
Status
Current

Capital Expenditure Guideline Review 2025

We are undertaking a consultative process for amending the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guideline.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Gas
Status
Current

Marinus Link - Intending transmission network application

Marinus Link intending Transmission Network Service Provider (TNSP) application and Commencement and Process Paper.
Type
Determinations
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

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Quick links for industry

Retail pricing and the Default Market Offer

Learn more about what is required from retailers on pricing, the default market offer and having better bills that help consumers participate in the market.

State of the energy market 2024

The AER’s annual summary of ‘the year that has been’ across electricity and gas supply chains, including wholesale markets, transportation and retail.

Determinations and access arrangements

View current proposals and final AER decisions on the maximum amount of revenue that network businesses can earn from consumers over a 5-year period.

Pricing proposals and tariff variations

We review annual pricing proposals submitted by electricity distribution businesses and annual tariff variations submitted by gas networks.

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