INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas rules update: November 2023

By Kate Axup, Lauren Rosillo
Energy Oil & Gas

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update [PDF], we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of November, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's draft determination in relation to the provision of mandatory primary frequency response by grid-scale batteries.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules

  • Two new rule change requests:
    • Improving the workability of the feedback loop.
    • Calculation of system strength quantity.
  • One new draft determination:
    • Clarifying mandatory primary frequency response obligations for bi-directional plant.
  • One new final determination:
    • Enhancing community engagement in transmission building.

National energy retail rules

No new requests, draft determinations or final determinations.

National gas rules

  • One new draft determination:
    • Compensation and dispute resolution frameworks.

Opportunities for stakeholders

  • Opportunities for submissions:
    • Due by 18 January 2024:
      • Calculation of system strength quantity.
    • Due by 25 January 2024:
      • Clarifying mandatory primary frequency response obligations for bi-directional plant.
      • Compensation and dispute resolution frameworks.

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