Have your say on the regulation of embedded networks

Consultation on the regulation of embedded networks is now closed.
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Embedded networks and On-site Power Supply Arrangements (OPSA) to be regulated under the Alternative Electricity Services (AES) registration framework
  • Following consultation, the Cook Government has announced the decision to extend protections to electricity customers in embedded networks and OPSA.
  • Consultation on draft Regulations to prescribe these services and the initial version of the AES Code of Practice will happen later in the year.

Consultation on the regulation of embedded networks closed on 19 April 2024. Energy Policy WA received 32 submissions, with four identified as confidential. 

Consultation feedback has informed the Cook Government’s decision to regulate embedded networks under the Alternative Electricity Services registration framework.

Further consultation on draft AES Regulations and draft AES Code of Practice will commence later in 2025.

Graphic representation of AES regulatory framework next steps

Consultation documents

Confidential submissions received:
McDonald’s Australia
McDonald’s Australia franchisee
Residential customer (caravan park)
Residential customer 2 (retirement village)

 

Non-confidential submissions received:
Alinta Energy
Anonymous former retirement village resident
Anonymous residential customer (caravan park)
Anonymous residential customer (caravan park) 2
Anonymous residential customer (caravan park) 3
Anonymous residential customer (tenant)
Anonymous residential customer 1
Anonymous residential customer 2
Anonymous residential customer 3
Anonymous residential customer 4
Anonymous residential customer 5
Anonymous residential customer 6
Anonymous residential customers and Council of Owners member
Electric Vehicle Council
Energy Consumers Australia
Energy Intelligence
Energy Tec
Kirby Swim 1
Kirby Swim 2
Master Electricians Australia
National Electrical and Communications Association
Origin Energy
Rose Ferrell (Pemberton aged accommodation Inc)
Shopping Centre Council of Australia
Small Business Development Corporation
Strata Community Association WA
Synergy
WA Expert Consumer Panel

Information forum

We held an information forum on embedded network regulation on 5 March 2024. Watch the recording.

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