A new threshold for application of the electricity generation licence exemption

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The capacity threshold for the electricity generation licence exemption has been increased!
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In August 2022, following consideration of stakeholder feedback, the Minister for Energy endorsed Energy Policy WA’s recommendation to increase the generation licence exemption threshold from 30MW to not more than 100MW.

The regulatory amendments to bring this recommendation into effect come into effect on 22 October 2022

For more information see the Proposal to amend the electricity generation licence exemption