Guidelines, schemes, models and reviews

The Network Visibility project seeks to optimise the benefits of CER (Consumer Energy Resources) and network assets for all customers.

The AER is undertaking a Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks.

On 28 September 2023, the AER published guidance on the amended national energy objectives. This guidance is supported by an explanatory statement.

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.

Retailer Reliability Obligation - interim market liquidity obligation Guidelines

Retailer reliability obligation - interim contracts and firmness guidelines

VCR play an important role in the identifying the right level of reliability investment, ensuring customers pay no more than necessary for reliable energy.

The AER has released its final decision on its Retail performance reporting procedures and guidelines for retailers and distributors.