On 1 September, we published a consultation paper setting out our preliminary position on Transgrid’s application to reopen its 2023–28 transmission revenue determination for Project EnergyConnect.

Invitation for submissions

We invite stakeholders to make submissions on our consultation paper by 1 October 2026. Written submissions or requests to make a submission via alternative methods should be emailed to: aerinquiryaer [dot] gov [dot] au.

On 13 February 2026, Transgrid applied to the AER to revoke and substitute its electricity transmission revenue determination for the 2023–28 regulatory control period, to adjust total forecast capital expenditure (capex) approved for Project EnergyConnect (PEC) in our April 2023 final decision.

Transgrid has submitted the following materials in support of its reopener application.

We invited energy consumers and other interested parties to make submissions on Transgrid’s reopener application. Submissions closed on 28 April 2026. 

We sought advice from Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on the implications of PEC on system security and reliability in New South Wales and South Australia.