Guidelines, schemes, models and reviews

On 29 July 2022, the NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) lodged an application for the AER to consider whether the scheme established under section 58(6) of the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (NSW) and clause 37 of the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Regulation 2021 is a jurisdictional scheme.

Our guideline explains the Transmission Efficiency Test and how we determine revenue for network operators selected for projects through a competitive process.

The AER has completed a review to assess whether the current energy consumer protection framework remains fit for purpose in a transitioning energy market.

The Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution) 2022 ensures the Guideline remains fit for purpose in a changing regulatory landscape and electricity mark

Rebidding and Technical Parameters Guidelines

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

Retailer reliability obligation - Opt-in guideline

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.