Ergon Energy - Application - Ring-fencing waiver - May 2025

On 2 May 2025, Ergon Energy submitted a waiver application under clause 5.2 of the Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution). Ergon Energy requested that the AER waive its obligation under clause 3.1 of the guideline, to allow Ergon Energy to install six battery energy storage systems and lease part of the battery capacity to a third- party for participation in wholesale energy market. These batteries are funded under the Stage 3 of Energy Queensland’s Local Network Battery Plan. The waiver is proposed to be valid until 30 June 2040.