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AER welcomes commitment to progress reforms for consumers experiencing vulnerability

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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.

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

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The AER has published this statement in response to IEEFA's report on electricity network profits.

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

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

AER alleges breach of Retail Law by CAM Engineering

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Electricity
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.

AER alleges breaches of National Gas Rules by Santos Direct

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The AER institutes proceedings in the Federal Court against Santos Direct Pty Ltd for alleged breaches of rule 666(1) of the National Gas Rules.

CS Energy fined for allegedly operating a generating system without regulatory approval

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Electricity
CS Energy Limited has paid a $67,800 infringement notice issued by the AER for allegedly operating a generating system without the required regulatory approval.

AER supports equality for women in the clean energy sector

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The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has today become a signatory to the Equal by 30 campaign, strengthening its commitment to gender equality in the energy sector.

AER approves first sandbox trial waiver to help reduce network costs for NSW consumers

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The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has granted its first trial waiver through the Energy Innovation Toolkit to upgrade around 5,600 smart meters in parts of Greater Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra region of NSW. It has also launched the Energy Innovation Toolkit's inaugural Year in Review report.

Better outcomes for Australia’s energy markets in 2023, but challenges remain

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

Court finds Pelican Point Power Limited failed to disclose plant capability during heat wave conditions

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Electricity
The Federal Court has found that Pelican Point Power Limited breached the National Electricity Rules by failing to comply with its legal obligation to disclose short term availability information to the Australian Energy Market Operator.

AER accepts court enforceable undertaking from Trinity Place to refund electricity consumers

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Electricity
AER accepts court enforceable undertaking from Trinity Place to refund electricity consumers

Annual compliance and enforcement report highlights energy consumer protections

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Gas
The AER has released its annual compliance and enforcement report for 2022–23, highlighting energy consumer protections.

AER fines CovaU and accepts court enforceable undertaking for breach of energy law

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Gas
Energy retailer CovaU Pty Ltd has paid a $67,800 infringement notice issued by the AER.

EnergyAustralia and Incitec Pivot fined for alleged gas breaches

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AER outlines 2023–24 compliance and enforcement priorities

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Australian Energy Week 2023: AER Chair: Clare Savage speech - Protecting consumers through the energy transition

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AER decision supports Victorian gas consumers in energy transition

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Gas

AER alleges large scale breaches of National Gas Rules by Jemena subsidiaries

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Gas

Stanwell fined for allegedly putting power system security and stability at risk

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Electricity