Consultation on the Alternative Electricity Services (AES) Prescribing Regulations

Closed: Provide feedback on who needs to register under the AES framework.
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Embedded networks and on-site power supply (OPS) services are to be regulated under the AES registration framework.
  • DEED recently consulted on the draft AES Regulations to prescribe these services and setting of registration fees. 
  • Consultation on the draft AES Code of Practice for OPS services is now open. Registration for OPS services providers under the AES framework will commence in early 2027
  • Consultation on the draft AES Code of Practice for SPN services is expected in the second half of 2026. SPN registration under the AES framework is being delayed to mid-2027, giving providers additional time to prepare. 

Consultation on the regulations to prescribe embedded networks and On-site power supply (OPS) services under the AES framework.

The Prescribing Regulations outline who needs to register under the AES framework and who is exempt.

The registration fee information paper outlines the annual registration fees that registration holders will pay to cover the Economic Regulation Authority’s costs to administer the framework. 

In addition to considering the AES Prescribing Regulations, please consider the registration fee information paper as part of your feedback. 

Consultation on the Prescribing Regulations and setting of registration fees is now closed.

Energy Policy WA will consider all submissions received and provide further advice to the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation.

24 submissions were received, with 2 identified as confidential. 

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