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Our strategic direction

The AEMC has released a 3 year strategic plan which outlines how we will adapt our organisation to meet the opportunities & challenges of the energy transition.

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Smart solar reforms will inject more clean energy into the grid

We have finalised reforms designed to get more small-scale solar into the grid and support the growth of batteries and electric vehicles

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Post 2025 electricity market design project

The Energy Security Board, in collaboration with the market bodies is making the national electricity market fit-for-purpose.

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The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules. We also provide market development advice to governments.

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19 May 2022

Revised approach to PFR incentive arrangements

Today the AEMC published a directions paper describing a revised approach to new incentive arrangements that encourage generation and load ...

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ERC0263 Primary frequency response incentive arrangements

12 May 2022

Forum: Review of the frequency operating standard 2022

The Reliability Panel will be holding a public forum for the 2022 Review of the Frequency operating standard on Friday 27 May ...

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REL0084 Review of the Frequency operating standard 2022

05 May 2022

Consultation on Establishing a revenue determination for intending TNSPs

Submissions are now open on a consultation paper for a rule change request from Marinus Link Pty Ltd. The rule ...

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ERC0343 Establishing revenue determinations for Intending TNSPs

05 May 2022

AEMC makes final rule for Short-Term PASA rule change

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final rule that grants the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) more ...

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ERC0332 Updating Short Term PASA

28 April 2022

Consultation on recovering the cost of AEMO’s participant fees

Submissions are now open on a consultation paper for a rule change request from Energy Networks Australia (ENA) which would ...

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ERC0335 Recovering the cost of AEMO’s participant fees

28 April 2022

The Reliability Panel releases 2021 annual market performance review final report

The Reliability Panel has released the 2021 Annual market performance review: final report. The report provides insights and analysis on the ...

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25 November 2021

Infographic | Residential Electricity Price Trends Report 2021

The biggest driver of price falls in the next three years will be new and cheaper electricity generation like wind ...

25 November 2021

Data Portal | Residential electricity price trends 2021

View interactive charts, tables and data from the 2021 Residential electricity price trends review.

23 May 2022

Infographic | Residential electricity price trends around the nation 2021

A new, fully web-published version of the National Electricity Rules is now available, providing a smarter, faster way to use ...

23 September 2021

Microsite | Our strategic direction

The AEMC has released a 3 year strategic plan which outlines how we will adapt our organisation to meet the opportunities & ...

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23 May 2022

National Electricity Rules - latest version

23 May 2022

National Gas Rules - latest version

23 May 2022

National Energy Retail Rules - latest version

23 May 2022

National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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