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The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) today released an issues paper which is the first step in its review of aspects of the service target performance incentive scheme (STPIS) for transmission network service providers (TNSPs).

Our 2023 Rate of Return update illustrates annual changes in market data since the publication of the 2022 Rate of Return Instrument.

We have released draft annual information orders as part of our Network Information Requirements Review. We welcome submissions by 31 January 2024.

We’re seeking stakeholder feedback on Ergon Energy’s ring-fencing waiver application. Submissions close on 31 January 2024.

We've accepted an application from Flo Energy Australia to become an electricity retailer. We invite public submissions on their application by 15 January 2024.

We've released an issues paper as part of our review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks. We welcome stakeholder input by 5 February 2024.

The AER Annual retail markets report 2022–23 reveals that more customers have accumulated energy debt since retail prices started rising last year.

We've published our final Pipeline Access Dispute Guide following reforms to the gas pipeline regulatory framework made earlier this year.

On 28 November 2023 the AER made a T-3 Reliability Instrument for South Australia from 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027 inclusive.

AER releases 2023 electricity distribution and transmission benchmarking reports

The AER has welcomed the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council’s decision to progress work on a proposed package of game changer reforms that will deliver significant improvements in outcomes for energy consumers experiencing vulnerability.

On 24 November 2023 the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) accepted an application from Region RE Limited for an individual exemption from the requirement to hold a retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law at Goonellabah Shopping Centre, 2 Simeoni Drive, Goonellabah NSW 2480.