Latest updates

The AER has released a paper outlining its new approach to regulatory sandboxing , including "policy-led" trials in addition to the existing demand-led service. 

You can read more about this here. 

The AER has today published its decision to grant PLUS ES a trial waiver in relation to a novel kind of metering installation for up to 1,000 EV chargers. 

You can read more about this decision here.

The final determination for the Unlocking CER Benefits Through Flexible Trading rule change was released on 15 August 2024. 

On 3 June 2024, a new registration category was introduced through the Integrating Energy Storage Systems rule change. This new category will make it easier for newer technologies, like batteries, to register to trade in the National Electricity Market .

A new draft determination from the AEMC proposes to introduce two new meter types and new provisions for the establishment of additional settlement points behind NEM connection points for small and large customers. Under the proposed rule change, large customers would be able to choose multiple energy service providers for their premises.

Two new frequency control ancillary service markets have been introduced into the National Electricity Market . Very Fast Raise and Very Fast Lower contingency services harness the power of new and emerging energy infrastructure to maintain power system security and safety.

Find out more about what we did during our first year of operating the Energy Innovation Toolkit. 

The team has compiled a Year in Review report which outlines what has been achieved, what learnings have been gained and what our plans are for the future. You can access information including statistics, commonly-asked questions, reviews of the service and much more. 

Lower costs and expanding opportunities for battery technology have seen a significant increase in battery investment. The Energy Innovation Toolkit receives many enquiries about batteries and the information in this article provides a basic overview of information that innovators should consider when planning a new energy project that includes a battery system.

On 9 May 2023 the AER published a consultation notice seeking views on the Energy Innovation Toolkit's first trial waiver application from Endeavour Energy. Submissions on Endeavour Energy's trial waiver application closed on June 19 2023. In total we received six submissions, one of which was an accepted late submission. Submissions are available to view on Endeavour Energy's trial waiver consultation page.