Energy Policy WA has now published an exposure draft of the Electricity System and Market Rules. The proposed rules would:
Designate Western Power as the distribution system operator (DSO) for networks that it operates.
Establish a framework for third-party aggregators to engage non-contestable electricity customers through Synergy as the parent aggregator for new energy services.
Simplify and clarify technical requirements for new solar and battery systems to support customers and installers to install more and bigger systems.
For more information on the proposed changes, please refer to our consultation paper and exposure draft.
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the proposals before 5:00pm (AWST) Thursday, 20 November 2025 by submitting comments to EPWA-Submissions@deed.wa.gov.au
We have also published two fact sheets about the proposed changes for individual consumers and solar installers/retailers. These fact sheets include more information about what we propose to change to encourage ongoing uptake of rooftop solar and batteries and why changes are necessary. If you would like to provide more general feedback, or if you have any questions, please email smartersolar@deed.wa.gov.au
Energy Policy WA will be holding a DER Rules forum on 6 November 2026 to outline the proposed changes and provide an opportunity for interested parties to ask questions. Register here.
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