Have your say on the regulation of On-site Power Supply Arrangements (OPSA)

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 the draft Regulations to prescribe these services and the initial version of the AES Code of Practice will happen later this year.

Previously, we used the term Behind the Meter Services to describe solar Power Purchase Agreements and other similar services.
This term has now been changed to On-site Power Supply Arrangements (OPSA) to better reflect the nature of these services. Click here to read more about on-site power supply arrangements.

Consultation on the regulation of OPSA closed on 19 April 2024. Energy Policy WA received five submissions, with one identified as confidential.

Consultation feedback has informed the WA Government’s decision to regulate the On-site Power Supply Arrangements under the Alternative Electricity Services registration framework.

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