Key changes to energy rules
In our latest update, we examine AEMC's proposed new grid standards for data centre connections.
Key takeaways
National electricity rules and national electricity retail rules:
- Three new rule change requests:
- Small changes to Integrating Price-Responsive Resources
- Clarity and transparency in security frameworks
- Improving compensation frameworks
- Three new draft determinations:
- Supporting compliance with meter maintenance obligations
- Improving life support processes
- Improving the NEM access standards – Package 2
National gas rules:
- One new rule change request
- Allowing AEMO to accept cash as credit support under the National Gas Rules
- One new directions paper
- Gas Networks in Transition
Opportunities for stakeholders:
- Due by 30 April 2026
- Allowing AEMO to accept cash as credit support under the National Gas Rules; Gas Networks in Transition; Improving compensation frameworks
- Due by 7 May 2026
- Improving the NEM access standards – Package 2; Supporting compliance with meter maintenance obligations