Under section 238(1) of the National Energy Retail Law, the South Australian Minister responsible for energy made the initial National Energy Retail Rules. The initial rules comprised version 1 of the National Energy Retail Rules and commenced operation on 1 July 2012.

Under section 238A of the National Energy Retail Law, the South Australian Minister responsible for energy has power to make initial rules related to consumer protections and smart meters. No rules have yet been made under the head of power.

Under section 238AB of the National Energy Retail Law, the South Australian Minister responsible for energy made the initial rules with respect to stand-alone power systems. The National Energy Retail Amendment (Regulated stand-alone power systems) Rule 2022 commenced operation on 3 March 2022. The making of the rule was published in the South Australian Government Gazette on 24 February 2022.

Under section 238AA(1) of the National Energy Retail Law, the South Australian Minister responsible for energy made the initial rules with respect to Regulatory sandboxing. The National Energy Retail Amendment (Regulatory sandboxing) Rule 2022 commenced operation on 15 December 2022. The making of the rule was published in the South Australian Government Gazette on 22 December 2022.

Under section 238AD(1) of the National Energy Retail Law, the South Australian Minister responsible for energy made the initial rules with respect to other gases. The National Energy Retail Amendment (Other Gases) Rule 2024 commenced operation on 12 March 2024. The making of the rule was published in the South Australian Government Gazette on 21 March 2024.