Department/Agency
Australian Energy Market Commission
Problem being addressed
The electricity distribution networks in Australia are approaching the limit of their basic level of capacity to support additional exports from distributed energy resources (primarily household solar systems) and the ability of networks to transport electricity safely, securely and reliably is being challenged. Without change, it is likely consumers would face growing limitations to the amount of energy they could export.
Proposal
To amend the National Electricity and National Energy Retail rules to make it clear that allowing customers to export energy to the grid is a core service of distribution network operators, while allowing two-way pricing to incentivise customers to export power in ways that benefit the grid. Detailed information about the rule changes is available on the AEMC website.
RIS outcome
Compliant with RIS requirements for National Standard Setting Bodies
Announcement date
12 August 2021
Announcement