On 8 May 2025, Energex submitted a waiver application under clause 5.2 of the Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution). Energex requested that the AER waive its obligation under clause 3.1 of the guideline, to allow Energex 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 Energex's ring-fencing training waiver application. We thank the stakeholders for their time in responding to the consultation and sharing valuable insights.