Previous consultation on the regulation of embedded networks under the AES framework

Previous consultation on the regulation of embedded networks.
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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 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 AES registration framework.

Further consultation on the AES draft Prescribing Regulations and setting of registration fees is now closed.

Consultation on the AES Code of Practice for OPS services is now open. 

Consultation on the Code of Practice for SPN services is expected in the second half of 2026, outlining the customer protections SPN providers will be required to oblige with.

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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