On 2 May 2025, Ergon Energy submitted a waiver application under clause 5.2 of the Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution). Ergon Energy requested that the AER waive its obligation under clause 3.1 of the guideline, to allow Ergon Energy to install six battery energy storage systems and lease part of the battery capacity to a third-parties.  The waiver is proposed to be valid until 30 June 2040. 

The AER has published the submissions received from stakeholders to the consultation on Ergon Energy's ring-fencing training waiver application. We thank the stakeholders for their time in responding to the consultation and sharing valuable insights.