Overview

Initiation
Draft decision
Final decision

Issues paper

On 30 November 2023 the AER published an issues paper to initiate the Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks. 

The issues paper sought stakeholder feedback on: 

  • The risks and harms to consumers due to embedded networks.
  • Potential benefits of embedded networks.
  • Policy options for improving the framework, if harms are found to outweigh the benefits.

AER - Issues paper - Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks - November 2023
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Stakeholder information session

As part of the consultation process for our Review of the AER Exemptions Framework for Embedded Networks, we held a stakeholder information session to discuss the purpose of our review, and provide a starting point for stakeholders to develop feedback. 

The information session was held online, on Wednesday 13 December 2023. Around 100 stakeholders attended. 

The session featured presentations by the AER, Tenants Union of NSW and The Energy Project. Slides from the AER's presentation and The Energy Project's presentation are below. 

We also held a Q&A session for stakeholders. A summary of the questions we received and our responses (including those that we did not have time to answer on the day) is below. 

AER - Stakeholder information session presentation slides - December 2023
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The Energy Project - Stakeholder information session presentation slides - December 2023
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AER - Stakeholder information session Q&A - December 2023
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Submissions

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We invited interested parties to make submissions on the issues paper. Submissions closed on 5 February 2024.

Active Utilities - Submission - Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Alinta Energy - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Alinta Energy
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Austin Tourist Park Tamworth - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Austin Tourist Park
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Australian Energy Market Operator - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
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Australian Pipelines & Gas Association - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA)
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6 Parkland Boulevard CTS 34862 - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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6 Parkland Boulevard CTS 34862
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Caravan Parks Association of Queensland Ltd - Submission - Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Caravan Parks Association of Queensland (CPAQ)
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Compliance Quarter - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Compliance Quarter
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COTA Australia - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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COTA (Council on the Ageing)
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Electric Vehicle Council - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Electric Vehicle Council
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Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Energy and Water Ombudsman of Queensland (EWOQ)
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Energy and Water Ombudsman South Australia - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Energy and Water Ombudsman of South Australia (EWOSA)
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Energy Consumers Australia - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Energy Consumers Australia (ECA)
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Energy Intelligence - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Energy Intelligence Pty Ltd
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Energy Queensland - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Energy Queensland
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ENM Solutions - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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ENM Solutions
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Humenergy - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Humenergy Group Pty Ltd
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Network Energy Services - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Network Energy Services
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Origin Energy - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Origin Energy
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Owners Corporation Network - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Owners Corporation Network of Australia Ltd
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Professor Cathy Sherry - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Professor Cathy Sherry
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SUPA Energy - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Trans Tasman Energy Group - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Late submissions

We received 13 submissions after the closing date. 

ACT Council of Social Service Inc - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Altogether Group - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Australian Energy Market Commission - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
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Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW
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City of Sydney - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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City of Sydney
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Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association
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Department of Energy and Mining South Australia - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Department of Energy and Mining - SA
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EWON, EWOQ, EWOSA and EWOV - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON); Energy & Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ); Energy & Water Ombudsman SA (EWOSA); Energy & Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV)
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Energy Locals - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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NSW Distribution Network Service Providers - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Ausgrid
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Public Interest Advocacy Centre - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)
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Tenants Union NSW Letter of Endoresment PIAC - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Tenants' Union of NSW
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Victorian Caravan Parks Association - Submission - Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks
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Victorian Caravan Parks Association (VCPA)
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