Email
RegulatorySandbox@aer.gov.au
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Have your say on Essential Energy’s islandable microgrids trial
The AER is consulting on proposed waivers for Essential Energy’s islandable microgrids sandbox trial. Submissions close 12 November 2026.
Type
Communications
VIOTAS trial waiver application
The AER has granted a trial waiver to VIOTAS.
Type
Energy Innovation Toolkit
Status
Current
Consultation opens on VIOTAS trial waiver application
We invite submissions on VIOTAS’ trial waiver application to allow loads with multiple connection points to participate in the WDRM, by Friday 10 April 2026.
Type
Communications
Ausgrid Community Power Network trial waiver application
Ausgrid’s proposal is the first trial application under the policy-led sandboxing approach launched by the AER in February 2025.
Type
Energy Innovation Toolkit
Status
Current
Consultation open on Ausgrid Community Power Network trial waiver application
Have your say on Ausgrid’s application for a sandboxing trial waiver to install and operate generation infrastructure in a new way to help the broader network.
Type
Communications
Essential Energy trial waiver application
On 27 August 2026, Essential Energy applied for regulatory sandbox trial waivers to test islandable microgrids across its network.
Type
Energy Innovation Toolkit
Status
Current