Strategic initiatives

Energy Made Easy is a free and independent comparison website operated by the AER.

Energy innovators can navigate the regulatory framework to trial products and ideas that will deliver greater choice and cheaper energy options for consumers.

The Towards energy equity strategy seeks to tackle the enduring issues that prevent people from getting what they need from Australia’s energy system.

Learn about how we are making energy bills simpler and giving customers the ability to tell just by a quick glance whether they could be on a better offer.

We've outlined what we expect would be in a high-quality, consumer-centric network revenue proposal capable of early acceptance.

Our project to look at how the regulatory framework for network services may need to evolve to remain fit for purpose and support long-term consumer outcomes.

Network tariff reform is aimed at allowing consumer energy resources such as solar PV and batteries to be integrated onto the grid as efficiently as possible.

Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) are where large-scale renewable energy projects can be developed. Learn more about the AER's role in REZ development.

We are a co-regulator of FERM, a scheme which encourages investment in long duration firm capacity in South Australia to ensure secure, affordable electricity.