The FERM scheme is intended to support the security, reliability and affordability of South Australia’s electricity supply as the state increases its use of renewable energy.
As a Scheme Regulator we are required to make an annual contribution determination to ensure the independent Financial Vehicle has sufficient funds to meet its liabilities. These liabilities include, the costs of underwriting new renewable generation, storage or firming investment, and the administration costs of the Scheme entities.
The South Australia Transmission Network Service Provider, ElectraNet, is required to pass the Scheme costs through to transmission service customers, which are essentially passed on to South Australian electricity consumers.
Our guideline sets out our process and method for how we make contribution determinations.
Draft guideline
We invited interested parties to make written submissions on the draft FERM Scheme Regulator guideline. Submissions closed on 19 May 2026. We received 3 written submissions.
Final guideline
On 20 July 2026 the AER released its final FERM Scheme Regulator guideline.