INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas rules update: July 2023

By Kate Axup, Lauren Rosillo
Energy Oil & Gas

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update [PDF], we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of July, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's draft framework to apply an emissions reduction component to its rule-making and review processes in line with proposed changes to the national energy objectives.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules

  • New rule change requests:
    • Harmonising the network and pipeline expenditure rules with the updated energy objectives.
    • Harmonising the electricity network planning and investment rules and AER guidelines with the updated energy objectives.
    • Minor changes 1 2023.
    • Extension of the application of the IRM to the RRO.

National energy retail rules

  • New rule change requests:
    • Harmonising the electricity network planning and investment rules and AER guidelines with the updated energy objectives.

National gas rules

  • New rule change requests:
    • Minor changes 1 2023.
    • Harmonising the network and pipeline expenditure rules with the updated energy objectives.
    • Harmonising the electricity network planning and investment rules and AER guidelines with the updated energy objectives.

Opportunities for stakeholders

  • Opportunities for submissions:
    • Due by 17 August 2023:
      • Harmonising the network and pipeline expenditure rules with the updated energy objectives.
      • Harmonising the electricity network planning and investment rules and AER guidelines with the updated energy objectives.
    • Due by 24 August 2023:
      • Extension of the application of the IRM to the RRO.
    • Due by 31 August 2023:
      • Operating reserve market.
      • Introduction of ramping services.

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