On 5 April 2024, the AER made Annual Information Orders (Orders) applying to electricity distribution and transmission networks, and interconnectors.
We have published our decision to make the Orders, which sets out our consideration of key components of the Orders (such as the period for which they will apply, and the information requirements). We have also responded to issues raised by stakeholders on the Draft Orders.
On 5 April 2024, the AER made Annual Information Orders (Orders). The Orders apply to:
The Orders apply for four years, covering the reporting periods 2024-25 to 2027-28, and set out our information requirements and a clear process and timing for future updates to information requirements.
Appendix A to the Annual Information Order - electricity distributors sets out the data requirements, including instructions and detailed data workbooks.
Appendix A to the Annual Information Order - electricity TNSPs (transmission network service providers) sets out the data requirements, including instructions and detailed data workbooks.
Appendix A to the Annual Information Order - inteconnectors sets out the data requirements, including instructions and detailed data workbooks.
On 24 April 2024, the AER made an annual reporting Regulatory Information Notice (RIN) for Power and Water Corporation (the electricity distributor in the Northern Territory). The RIN applies for four years, covering the reporting periods 2024-25 to 2027-28, and sets out our information requirements and a clear process and timing for future updates to information requirements.
Power and Water Corporation is not subject to the Annual Information Order for electricity distributors. Power and Water Corporation was excluded from the Annual Information Order for electricity distributors, for the reasons set out in the draft decision Explanatory Statement.
On 12 November 2024, the AER published a Guidance Note for DNSPs about Reporting Capital Contributions.
The AER has provided additional resources to support the Orders. These are:
We will provide an update on our 'data use cases' later in 2024.