The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking feedback on our 2026 Review of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Fund Contribution Determination Guideline and associated Contribution Determination Model relating to cost recovery under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.
The contribution determinations provide the Roadmap’s Scheme Financial Vehicle with sufficient funds to meet its liabilities as they fall due. These liabilities arise from the costs of underwriting new renewable generation or storage investment, network investment and the administration costs of Roadmap entities.
Our Guideline sets out our process and method for making contribution determinations under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (EII Act).
Since the EII Act took effect, we have made four contribution determinations. Our fourth contribution determination was gazetted on 18 February 2026.
We are reviewing the Guideline to ensure the contribution determination framework remains fit for purpose as the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap matures. The proposed amendments aim to:
- improve the operation of the framework
- clarify the roles and responsibilities of scheme entities
- set out key methodologies the AER proposes to apply as standard practice
- improve transparency and predictability for stakeholders.
