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Metering review for a smarter energy future

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has put forward a recommendation for a 100 per cent uptake of smart meters by 2030, as part of a suite of reforms putting customers at the heart of the transition to net zero.

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Greater clarity around social licence among final recommendations to improve certainty on transmission

In recognition of the critical role communities play in getting to net zero, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recommended the national framework provide greater clarity around social licence.

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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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Australian Energy Market Commission

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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03 August 2023

Integrating Price-Responsive Resources

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is consulting on ways to better integrate unscheduled price-responsive resources into the national electricity ...

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ERC0352 Integrating price-responsive resources into the NEM

03 August 2023

Unlocking the Full Potential of Consumer Energy Resources

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is taking steps to successfully integrate consumer energy resources (CER) into the National Energy ...

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ERC0346 Unlocking CER benefits through flexible trading

03 August 2023

Extension on market price settings rule change

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will now publish its draft determination for the Amendment to the Market Price Cap, ...

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ERC0353 Amendment of the Market Price Cap, Cumulative Price Threshold and Administered Price Cap

03 August 2023

Consultation underway on power system frequency obligations for large-scale batteries

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is consulting on a request to clarify power system frequency arrangements for batteries with ...

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ERC0364 Clarifying mandatory primary frequency response obligations for bi-directional plant

03 August 2023

Consultation on directions paper for operating reserves

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is proposing a new direction for its ‘operating reserves’ rule changes in favour of ...

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ERC0295 Operating reserve market

27 July 2023

The AEMC welcomes a new appointment to the Reliability Panel

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Craig Memery from the Public Interest Advocacy ...

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04 November 2022

Infographic | Smart meters are a key enabler in the transition to net zero

Smart meters are foundational to a more connected, modern and efficient energy system that supports future technologies, services and innovations.

27 October 2022

Infographic | Improving certainty to enable the transmission needed for net zero

The way we generate electricity is changing and will continue to evolve. Generators (including wind and solar) are spreading out ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Achieving 100% coverage by 2030

Reaching the new target...

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07 August 2023

National Electricity Rules - latest version

07 August 2023

National Gas Rules - latest version

07 August 2023

National Energy Retail Rules - latest version

07 August 2023

National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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