Energy Ministers publications
Energy Ministers publish a range of general publications relating to energy matters.
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20th of December 2022
Consultation on proposed legislative changes to incorporate an emissions reduction objective into the national energy objectives
On 12 August 2022, Energy Ministers agreed to fast track the introduction of an emissions reduction objective into the national energy objectives, as a first action under the National Energy Transformation Partnership.
31st of October 2022
Extending the national gas regulatory framework to hydrogen blends and renewable gases
On 28 October 2022, Energy Ministers agreed to amendments to the National Gas Law and Regulations to bring hydrogen blends, biomethane and other renewable gases under the national gas regulatory framework.
26th of September 2022
Proposed regulatory amendments to extend AEMO’s functions and powers to manage east coast gas supply adequacy
On 26 September 2022, Energy Senior Officials released for consultation a package of draft regulatory amendments required to provide the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) with the tools to identify, signal and manage risks to east coast gas supply adequacy.
15th of August 2022
Review of Wallumbilla Gas Supply Hub and pipeline capacity trading framework
Stakeholder feedback was sought on options to accelerate development of the Wallumbilla Gas Supply Hub and improve the pipeline capacity trading framework.
12th of August 2022
National Energy Transformation Partnership
On 12 August 2022, Energy Ministers agreed to establish a new National Energy Transformation Partnership. The partnership is a framework for national alignment and cooperative action by governments to support the smooth transformation of Australia’s energy sector.
1st of August 2022
Amending the Australian Energy Regulator Wholesale Market Monitoring and Reporting Framework – Consultation Paper
Stakeholder feedback is sought on options to reform the Australian Energy Regulator’s wholesale market monitoring powers. It is anticipated reforms will assist policy makers in managing the market, facilitate participants developing an open, competitive market and help end users by providing more stable and predictable energy pricing and the associated economic benefits.
20th of June 2022
Post 2025 Market Design – Capacity mechanism – High-level design consultation paper – June 2022
The ESB has released a paper outlining its proposed high level design of a capacity mechanism for the National Electricity Market.
17th of June 2022
Transmission access reform Consultation paper – May 2022
The purpose of this consultation paper is to seek feedback on four model options for congestion management, developed through significant stakeholder consultation. Going forward, the ESB will continue working with stakeholders to assess and develop a preferred model to recommend to Ministers. The ESB anticipates that detailed design will be a hybrid model that incorporates one of the investment models and one of the operational models set out in this paper.
22nd of April 2022
Energy Ministers agree final package of gas pipeline regulatory amendments
On 31 March 2022 Energy Ministers agreed to a final package of gas pipeline regulatory amendments. The reforms will deliver a simpler regulatory framework that will continue to support the safe, reliable and efficient use of and investment in gas pipelines.
14th of February 2022
Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings Update Statement and release of DRAFT National Disclosure Framework
Energy Ministers acknowledge the progress being made to deliver the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings and its Addendum (the Trajectory) and the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on industry and stakeholders. This has led to extended delivery timeframes for a number of work streams in the Trajectory. Energy Ministers also agreed to release the DRAFT National Framework for Disclosure of Residential Energy Efficiency Information for broader consultation throughout 2022.
22nd of December 2021
Project Initiation Paper on Congestion Management Model
ESB is undertaking a comprehensive stakeholder consultation on a proposed whole-of-system Congestion Management Mechanism. This complements jurisdictional Renewable Energy Zones by signalling to investors which parts of the network have spare capacity available and ensuring that we make best use of available capacity in operational timeframes.
17th of December 2021
Post 2025 DER Implementation Plan – interoperability policy framework
As part of delivering the Post 2025 DER Implementation Plan, the ESB sought stakeholder views on an assessment framework to inform consideration of the trade-offs involved in applying relevant technical standards to support interoperability of inverter-based DER devices.
17th of December 2021
Post 2025 DER Implementation Plan – commencement of design and implementation process
The ESB released the DER Implementation Plan Scope of Work and Forward Project Plan – Horizon One and Customer Insights Collaboration papers calling for research inputs to support Release One activities, and expressions of interest to participate in the Stakeholder Steering Group as part of Release One.
16th of December 2021
Post 2025 Market Design – Capacity mechanism - Initiation
Following National Cabinet's endorsement of the Energy Security Board's (ESB) final package of reforms, the ESB is carrying out further design work on the proposed capacity mechanism. This will include comprehensive consultation with all relevant stakeholders and interested parties.
16th of September 2021
Consumer Data Right for Energy - NEL/NER amendments - Consultation
Energy Senior Officials released a package of proposed regulatory amendments to implement the Consumer Data Right (CDR) for Energy, along with an Explanatory Note for Stakeholder Consultation.
3rd of May 2021
Energy Ministers release gas pipeline Decision Regulation Impact Statement
Energy Ministers agreed on a Decision Regulation Impact Statement (DRIS) identifying an agreed package of reforms to improve gas pipeline regulation.
30th of April 2021
Post 2025 Market Design Options – Consultation
The Energy Security Board released a shortlist of options for the redesign of the National Electricity Market to address the influx of renewables and retirement of coal generation in some jurisdictions.
15th of March 2021
Stand-Alone Power Systems Legislative Amendments – Consultation on Revised National Electricity Rules and National Energy Retail Rules
In November 2019, Energy Ministers considered the findings of the Australian Energy Market Commission’s Stand-Alone Power Systems Priority 1 final report.
29th of January 2021
Proposed Classification of Tiers for the reform of the Australian Energy Regulator Civil Penalty Regime
The Statutes Amendment (National Energy Laws) (Penalties and Enforcement) Bill 2020, agreed to by the Energy Ministers on 20 March 2020, is an important step in the reform of energy policy.
5th of January 2021
2020 Health of the NEM
The Energy Security Board has published the Health of the National Electricity Market, an annual check-up recommended by the Finkel Review.
