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.

As part of delivering the Post 2025 DER Implementation Plan, the ESB is seeking 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.

The ESB has 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.

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.

Stakeholder feedback was sought on options to accelerate development of the Wallumbilla Gas Supply Hub and improve the pipeline capacity trading framework.

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.

On 20 August 2021, Energy Ministers agreed to reform the national gas regulatory framework. These reforms will bring hydrogen blends, biomethane and other renewable gases within the scope of the national gas regulatory framework.

This consultation package is on draft legislative amendments to the Australian Energy Regulator’s enforcement powers and penalty regime under the National Energy Laws.

A Decision Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was endorsed by Energy Council on Friday 20 March 2020 examining options to improve transparency in the eastern and northern Australian gas markets

The Energy Security Board provided advice on Recommendations 1 and 41 of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry. The ESB sought stakeholder views on Recommendations 1 and 41.