On 29 September 2025, the AER has granted a ring-fencing waiver to Ausgrid from clauses 4.2.1, 4.2.2, and 4.2.3 of the Ring-fencing guideline (Electricity distribution). 

The waiver, valid until 30 June 2035, allows Ausgrid to provide network services in the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ) alongside its existing regulated network services without separating staff, offices and branding. 

As a condition of the waiver, Ausgrid must notify us of any legislative change (which may be earlier than the change coming into effect) that would affect the scope of this waiver.