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Recent updates
Have your say on Ausgrid’s cost pass through application
Ausgrid’s cost pass through application relates to costs incurred due to a severe storm event between 15 and 17 January 2025. Submissions close 18 July 2025.
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Communications
AER approves costs for Mid North South Australia Renewable Energy Zone Expansion early works
The AER has approved capital expenditure for ElectraNet to undertake Stage 1a early works activities for the Mid North South Australia REZ expansion project
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Communications
AER writes to retailers to confirm expectations regarding continuation of energy bill relief messages
The AER has confirmed retailers must continue to include specified messages on electricity bills in line with the Better Bills Guideline (section 37).
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Communications
AER approves costs for Essential Energy’s bushfire risk reclassification contingent project
We've approved $63.8 million in total capital expenditure for Essential Energy to undertake its bushfire risk reclassification contingent project.
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Communications
AER appoints new Wholesale Energy Market Dispute Resolution Adviser (WEMDRA).
The new WEMDRA will begin on 1 July 2025.
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Communications
Project Assessment Draft Report extension for the Waddamana to Palmerston Transfer Capability Upgrade project
AER grants extension to 28 February 2026 for Waddamana to Palmerston Transfer Capability Upgrade project Project Assessment Draft Report
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Communications
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