- 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.
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 (OPS) services to better reflect the nature of these services. Click here to read more about on-site power supply arrangements.
Consultation on the regulation of OPS services closed on 19 April 2024. Energy Policy WA received five submissions, with one identified as confidential.
This consultation feedback has informed the Cook Government’s decision to regulate the OPS services 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. SPN registration under the AES framework is being delayed to mid-2027. This will give providers enough time after publication of the exposure draft of the AES Code – SPN to prepare.
Previous consultation documents
| Submissions: |
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| Energy Consumers Australia |
| Pacific Energy (confidential submission) |
| Property Council of Australia |
| Starling Energy Group |
| WA Expert Consumer Panel |
Information forum
Energy Policy WA hosted an information forum on OPS regulation on 7 March 2024. Watch the recording.
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