INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas rules update: December 2025 and January 2026

By Kate Axup, Tom St John, Emily Graham
Energy Oil & Gas

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update, we examine the AEMC's review of Integrated System Plan regulatory framework.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules and national electricity retail rules

  • One new rule change request:
    • Supporting compliance with meter maintenance obligations
  • One new draft determination:
    • Amending the Cumulative Price Threshold Methodology, including CPT calculation during administered scheduled pricing
  • Two completed rule changes:
    • Clarifying registration for non-generating units providing system security services
    • Real-time data for consumers

National gas rules

  • One new rule change request:
    • Gas cybersecurity roles and responsibilities for AEMO
  • One completed rule change:
    • Updating the regulatory framework for gas connections

Opportunities for stakeholders

  • Due by 26 February 2026
    • Gas cyber security roles and responsibilities for AEMO
  • Due by 12 March 2026
    • Amending the Cumulative Price Threshold Methodology, including CPT calculation during administered scheduled pricing

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