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Rule to roll out smart meters by 2030

We have made a rule to accelerate the deployment of smart meters across the National Electricity Market, so that consumers and the energy system can access the benefits they offer sooner.

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AEMC 10-year price outlook maps path to lower energy costs

We have released our analysis of residential electricity prices over the next decade, projecting residential electricity prices to fall by about 13% over the next 10 years, and household energy costs to fall as consumers electrify.

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Flipping the switch on CER

Anna Collyer in Utility Magazine on CER, the road ahead, and how we can ensure that this new system works for everyone, including those who can’t invest in their own energy resources.

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AEMC progresses next step of consumer-focused pricing review

The AEMC has released a consultation paper as part of a comprehensive review into electricity pricing - marking a significant step toward designing a pricing framework that better serves Australian energy consumers.

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Emissions reduction objective

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is applying an emissions reduction objective to its rule-making and review processes with the South Australian Parliament passing legislation to add emissions reduction to the national energy objectives.

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The rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. We make and amend the National Electricity Rules, National Gas Rules and National Energy Retail Rules. We also provide market development advice to governments.

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27 March 2025

AEMC proposal to improve confidence in retail energy plans and stronger protections for energy consumers experiencing hardship

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) today published two draft determinations aimed at enhancing safeguards for energy consumers.AEMC Chair ...

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17 March 2025

Energy security in the transition

Tim Jordan, CommissionerCommittee for Economic Development Australia, The Energy Security SeriesFullerton Hotel, Sydney Thank you to CEDA for the chance ...

13 March 2025

AEMC launches review of the wholesale demand response mechanism

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has initiated a review into the wholesale demand response mechanism (WDRM), with the release ...

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​​EPR0099​ ​​Review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism​

27 February 2025

AEMC updates market price cap for 2025-26

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released updates to key reliability settings that apply to the national electricity market (...

20 February 2025

Statement from the Chief Executive

To our valued stakeholders, today I have announced that I am leaving the Australian Energy Market Commission.I want to ...

13 February 2025

AEMC makes draft rule to support a more resilient electricity grid

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a draft rule to reduce the risk of power outages caused by ...

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​​ERC0400​ Including distribution network resilience in the National Electricity Rules

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04 May 2023

Making transmission investment and delivery more timely and efficient

The review has made recommendations for changes to the regulatory framework which promote the timely and efficient investment in and ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Smart meters are a key enabler in the transition to net zero

Smart meters are foundational to a more connected, modern and efficient energy system that supports future technologies, services and innovations.

27 October 2022

Infographic | Improving certainty to enable the transmission needed for net zero

The way we generate electricity is changing and will continue to evolve. Generators (including wind and solar) are spreading out ...

04 November 2022

Infographic | Achieving 100% coverage by 2030

Reaching the new target...

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02 April 2025

National Electricity Rules - latest version

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National Electricity Rules (Northern Territory) - latest version

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