INSIGHT

National Electricity and Gas Rules update: August 2026

By Melissa Keane, Julia Arrighi, Jun Chong
Energy Oil & Gas

Key changes to energy rules

In our latest update, we examine the AEMC's advice to Ministers on data centre energy obligations.

Key takeaways

National electricity rules and national electricity retail rules:

  • One new rule change request
    • Dispatch limits for inverter-based resources
  • One completed rule change
    • Improving contingency FCAS arrangements

National gas rules:

  • One new draft determination
    • Gas Networks in Transition

Opportunities for stakeholders:

  • Due by 24 September 2026
    • Dispatch limits for inverter-based resources
  • Due by 8 October 2026
    • Gas Networks in Transition