Results

AER reports on Q2 2025 high electricity price events

The wholesale 30-minute energy prices exceeded $5,000 per MWh 66 times. Prices in two consecutive 30-minute FCAS exceeded $5,000 per MW 10 times.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

The Trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund application for individual retail exemption Riverside Plaza

The AER has accepted an application from Energy Bay for an individual retailer authorisation exemption under the NER Law at Riverside Plaza.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER publishes Embedded Network Review Final Decision

The AER has published our final decision for our Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER releases PASA Compliance Bulletin and Checklist

We've updated our guidance for electricity market participants on critical Projected Assessment of System Adequacy (PASA) obligations after recent rule changes.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER is increasing the minimum disconnection amount from 1 July 2026

Following consultation, the AER has published a final decision to increase the minimum disconnection amount from $300 to $500 (including GST) from 1 July 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER completes transparency review of AEMO’s 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report

We have completed our review of AEMO’s 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report (IASR) and released our review report.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER releases updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines

The AER has published updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines as part of the 2025 Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines Review.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER Chair highlights shared challenges and opportunities in recent speeches

AER Chair Clare Savage reflects on challenges and opportunities for regulators in fast-changing markets, stressing innovation, fairness and consumer focus.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas