ESC Guide to embedded networks
The Essential Services Commision of Victoria has published a variety of resources for operators of embedded networks on its website including a guide to exempt
Reform of the Australian Energy Regulator Civil Penalty Regime
Tougher penalties The Statutes Amendment (National Energy Laws) (Penalties and Enforcement) Bill 2020 is currently before the SA Parliament. The Bill will amend the National Electricity
Australian Energy Regulator’s Statement of Expectations
On 27 March 2020, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released a ‘Statement of Expectations’ which sets out ten principles they expect businesses to adhere to
Retail and Network Exemption Application
#clientResource AER Exemption Application Exemption Application Please complete the form to the left to instruct Compliance Quarter to lodge an exemption application on your behalf
Alinta Energy Pays Penalties
Energy retailer Alinta Energy has paid numerous penalty notices to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) for alleged breaches of Explicit Informed Consent obligations. A retailer
Attention all caravan parks, strata and other embedded networks: Do you hold all the correct exemptions to sell and distribute energy?
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced $40,000 in penalties for a caravan park operator for allegedly selling electricity to customers at caravan parks without holding
Increased Retailer Reporting and the CDR in NSW
At the end of December 2019, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal NSW (IPART) released its final report on its Review of the Performance and
Review of Queensland Energy Legislation
In mid-2018, the Queensland Government carried out an initial consultation on a Review of Queensland Energy Legislation (the Review). The Review covers the operation of
New Reporting Obligations Proposed for Energy Retailers
By Alex Silcock, Compliance Quarter Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) has requested amendments to the National Electricity Rules and National Energy Retail Rules to improve retail