Recent updates

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AER appoints new Wholesale Energy Market Dispute Resolution Adviser (WEMDRA).

The new WEMDRA will begin on 1 July 2025.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

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
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER releases an interim guidance note for emissions reduction

The Australian Energy Regulator has released an interim guidance note for the assessment of emissions reduction expenditure for electricity and gas
Type
Communications

Project Assessment Draft Report publication date extended for Sydney Ring South project

AER grants extension to 30 June 2026 for Sydney Ring South RIT-T Project Assessment Draft Report
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER grants ring-fencing waiver to Ergon Energy for Mareeba and Charters Towers depots

The AER has granted a ring-fencing waiver allowing Ergon Energy to continue to treat its Mareeba and Charters Towers depots as regional offices.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER begins consultation to update the interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines 2025

Submissions are invited on our draft decision to update the interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines (C&F Guidelines) for the Retailer Reliability Obligation.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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