Guidelines, schemes, models and reviews

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers in 2023.

On 6 October 2023, the AER published final amendments to the Cost Benefit Analysis guidelines and the Regulatory Investment Test (RIT) application guidelines.

Our guideline explains how we determine the annual costs of the NSW electricity infrastructure roadmap that will then be recovered from consumers.

Learn how the National Electricity Rules' Post-Tax Revenue Model can be amended for non-contestable revenue determinations within the NSW infrastructure roadmap

Our guideline explains the Transmission Efficiency Test and how we determine revenue for network operators authorised to carry out non-contestable projects.

The AER has reviewed and refined its incentive schemes and guidelines that apply to regulated electricity and gas networks.

The Ring-fencing guideline (electricity transmission) 2023 ensures the Guideline remains fit for purpose in a changing regulatory landscape and electricity mark

On 17 December 2020 we released our final position paper on the treatment of inflation in the regulatory framework.

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers in 2020.

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has developed guidelines to make the integrated system plan (ISP) actionable

The AER has proposed a change in the energy rules that stops semi scheduled generators from turning off without instruction from the market operator.

The default market offer (DMO) came into effect on 1 July 2019. The DMO is a new rule that limits the price that retailers can charge electricity customers on default contracts, known as standing offer contracts. The AER’s role is to determine the maximum price that a retailer can charge a standing offer customer each year.