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AER appointed to advisory role in Queensland SuperGrid

We've expanded our regulatory role to take up advisory functions in Queensland's priority transmission investment framework to develop the Queensland SuperGrid.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Court finds AGL breached overcharging rules in relation to Centrepay payments

The Federal Court found that AGL failed to notify and refund customers for overcharges between December 2016 to November 2021 in proceedings brought by the AER.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AER approves reduced costs for HumeLink Stage 2

We've made our decision on Transgrid's contingent project application to build HumeLink, an actionable transmission project in AEMO's Integrated System Plan.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AEMO’s feedback loop assessment – Transgrid’s HumeLink stage 2 proposal

Transgrid has notified the AER that AEMO has provided a further feedback loop assessment of the HumeLink project based on the Final 2024 Integrated System Plan.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER sets out 2024-25 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities

The priorities guide our enforcement work and proactive compliance efforts in areas of most risk and harm, and signal where behavioural change may be required.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Energy Week 2024: Keynote speech by AER Board Member Justin Oliver

Read AER Board Member Justin Oliver's keynote speech at Australian Energy Week 2024 on the challenges of regulating a transitioning energy system.
Type
Speeches
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Ergon Energy fined for alleged breaches of life support rules

Ergon Energy has paid two infringement notices totalling $135,600 issued by the AER.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

An update on latest gas reforms

AER Deputy Chair Jim Cox gave an update to delegates at the 2024 EUAA National Conference, focusing on the AER's progression of work on the latest gas reforms.
Type
Speeches
Sector
Gas

Final revenue decisions balance affordability and required investment

We've published final 2024-29 revenue determinations for Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy, Evoenergy, Power and Water Corporation and TasNetworks.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

More intense summer weather contributes to increased wholesale energy prices

Find out more in our latest Wholesale Markets Quarterly, providing data and analysis of the wholesale electricity and gas markets throughout the year.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Flexibility the key to tackling uncertainty

AER Deputy Chair Jim Cox presented at the Australian Domestic Gas Outlook in Sydney on 27 March 2024. His speech focused on flexibility and innovation.
Type
Speeches
Sector
Gas

Pelican Point Power Limited penalised $900,000 for National Electricity Rules breaches during 2017 heat wave

The AER welcomed the Federal Court’s order that Pelican Point Power Limited (Pelican Point) pay a pecuniary penalty of $900,000 for breaches of the National Electricity Rules.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AER takes court action against Callide Power Trading for alleged breaches of National Electricity Rules

The AER has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court alleging Callide Power Trading Pty Ltd failed to comply with its performance standards.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AER fines Jemena and accepts court enforceable undertaking for alleged gas breaches

Jemena has paid two infringement notices totalling $135,600 and the AER has accepted a court enforceable undertaking for alleged breaches of the NGL. 
Type
News releases
Sector
Gas

A simpler way to find an energy plan

Consumers will now be asked a few simple questions to match them with the best plans, making it easier to filter results for special offers and discounts.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

Retail data shows continued support needed for energy consumers

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

AER welcomes commitment to progress reforms for consumers experiencing vulnerability

The AER has welcomed the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council’s decision to progress work on a proposed package of game changer reforms that will deliver significant improvements in outcomes for energy consumers experiencing vulnerability.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER Statement – Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis report on electricity network profits

The AER has published this statement in response to IEEFA's report on electricity network profits.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AGL penalised $6 million for not providing back up electricity services

AGL Energy Ltd subsidiaries, Macquarie Pty Ltd and AGL Loy Yang Marketing Pty Ltd, pay penalties totalling $6 million for NER breaches.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AER alleges breach of Retail Law by CAM Engineering

On 19 October 2023, the AER instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against CAM Engineering for an alleged breach of section 112(2) of the Retail Law.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity