AEMC Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Networks seek rule change to cut investment “red tape,” critics spy a new door to gold-plating
A rule change request from Energy Networks Australia seeks to shift some projects out of the onerous public cost-benefit test.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 3, 2026

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Solar

Higher fixed network tariffs could erase the benefits of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate
New analysis finds that raising fixed network charges could snatch back the savings promised to solar households through the federal battery rebate.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 25, 2026

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Utilities

Rule change promises tighter leash on network spending, changes to carrots and sticks
The draft rule will allow the energy regulator to alter a specific part of network revenue determinations when updates are made.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 23, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Could the AEMC be “kinda right” about fixed network costs? Late submission lobs curveball into debate
A last-minute submission gives an unexpected take on debate over a proposal to raise fixed electricity network costs, asking ‘what if the AEMC is… kinda right?'”
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 19, 2026

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Commentary

Consumers face five-fold hike in network charges under regulator plan to take from the poor, and give to the rich
Households could face a four-fold increase in network costs as a result of the regulator’s radical new proposal – a Robin Hood scheme in reverse.
Tristan Edis

Feb 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

A rule change request snuck in over Christmas could radically alter how the main grid functions
A rule change request quietly put through in December wants to radically change how the main grid works – by throwing open the data door to almost everyone.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 3, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Households to pay full cost for new gas connections as rules change to contain network death spiral
Households will have to pay up front and in full for new gas connection, thanks to new rule to protect consumers from the impending network death spiral.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Energy market rule maker wants to kill “loyalty tax” on consumers – and to hike fixed network charges
Australian Energy Market Commission makes a series of welcome energy pricing reform recommendations, and one that is bound to spark plenty of push-back.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Memo to LNP: AEMC says slowing renewables, sweating coal, a recipe for 20 pct power price hike
More renewables will bring prices down, a slower transition will send them up, the AEMC says in a blunt reminder for those still keen on sweating coal and going harder on gas.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Regulator shoots down battery hopes of grid inertia market, citing high costs, low benefits
The AEMC has finally rejected a 2021 proposal for a competitive inertia market saying networks are already providing enough.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 9, 2025

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Electrification

Households to pay full cost for their own new gas connections under proposed new rule
The AEMC’s new draft rule will see east coast households be charged up front for new gas connections.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 26, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Consumers to see energy use in real time under new rules that also make it easier to switch utilities
New rule to require all new smart meters to be able to give households real-time energy data, while another new rule promises to make it easier to switch utilities.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 11, 2025

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