An Update on Energy Regulation

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In this, the first of our weekly podcasts, we discuss:

a. Energy reporting obligations;

b. A new New prohibition on disconnection and reconnection charges in NSW; and

c. Third-party agent and contractor compliance risks.

 Our presenters

Connor James BSc, LLB, GDLP, LLM (Commercial Transactions)

Connor is a qualified solicitor with Science and Law degrees and significant experience in regulatory compliance. Connor has worked for a number of energy retail and network companies including Integral Energy, Redback Technologies and Next Business Energy.

Alex Silcock LLB, BIGS 

Alex Silcock is a lawyer with Law Quarter and regulatory specialist with Compliance Quarter. He recently completed a secondment with TransGrid’s Legal, Governance and Risk team. Alex works extensively with energy retailers including in the development of their compliance programs.

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