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ACCC Default Market Offer Guide needs to be clear for customers and retailers
AGL recently responded to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft Guide to the Electricity Retail Code for implementing the Default Market Offer (DMO).
AGL's response to AEMC's Draft Determination, Bill contents – customers with interval meters
AGL Energy (AGL) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Australian Energy Market Commission (the Commission) Draft Determination on the proposed Rule change to require retailers to include start and end meter readings in electricity bills for customers with interval meters.
Component arrives for Coopers Gap
Coopers Gap Wind Farm Project recently saw the largest and heaviest section of the 3.8MW tower arrive at site. This section of the tower weighs 77 tonnes, has a diameter of 5 metres and is 13.6 metres long.
ERA Draft decision – proposed amendments to the Gas Marketing Code of Conduct 2017
AGL recently responded to the ERA’s draft decision supporting the changes proposed to the WA Gas Marketing Code following further responses provided by AGL in this consultation process.
Public Utilities Office (PUO) Draft Recommendations Report on the Review of the Customer Contract Regulations
AGL recently responded to the PUO on its draft recommendations to provide a streamlined and consistent framework for delivering customer protections under the relevant WA gas and electricity regulations.
AEMO Reliability Forecasting Methodology Issues Paper
In April 2019, AEMO released a draft Reliability Forecasting Methodology Issues Paper for consultation.
Explainer: the National Electricity Market
Imagine 40,000 km of electricity lines and cables – more than three times the diameter of the Earth – spreading from Port Douglas in Far North Queensland down to Hobart in Tasmania and west into Port Lincoln in South Australia.
AGL provides response to SA government Retailer Energy Efficiency Scheme review
AGL recently responded to the South Australian Government’s Issues Paper reviewing the Retailer Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES).
AGL comment on SA government plans to restrict early termination fees
AGL recently responded to the South Australian Government’s consultation on the proposal to restrict early termination fees imposed by retailers.
Energy Advice Packs
AGL’s corporate responsibility program, Energy for Life, builds on AGL’s local community engagement strategy and seeks to make a genuine contribution to the wider community. The program aims to positively respond to emerging sustainability risks, especially with respect to energy-related financial hardship in the community.
Submission to the ACCC on New Energy Tech Consumer Code
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently assessing the application made by the Clean Energy Council, the Australian Energy Council, the Smart Energy Council and Energy Consumers Australia seeking authorisation for the voluntary industry New Energy Tech Consumer Code.
Victorian Default Offer changes should support customer engagement
AGL has recently responded to the Essential Services Commission of Victoria’s (ESC) consultation paper on consequential amendments to the Energy Retail Code (ERC) related to the Victorian Default Offer (VDO).
Introducing AGL PUMP
In response to feedback from our Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business customers, we have developed AGL PUMP (Power Up Modular Purchasing) - a flexible, innovative, digital platform for our business customers to manage their own energy procurement.
AGL’s submission on the AEMC investigation into intervention mechanisms and system strength in the NEM
On 16 May 2019, AGL made a submission on the Australian Energy Market Commission’s investigation into intervention mechanisms and system strength in the National Electricity Market.
Proposed Operation of the RRO Rule Changes in South Australia
On 8 March 2019 the Energy Security Board released draft changes to the National Electricity Rules related to the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO) for public consultation.
Submission in response to AEMO's Technical Integration of DER Consultation Paper
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has commenced a new program of work called the Distributed Energy Resources Standards Stream, which aims to improve the performance and capability of DER in ways that are consistent across the energy system.
Electric vehicles and the broader energy ecosystem
Recently, AGL hosted the Electric Vehicle Council’s second workshop on Electric Vehicle Charging and the Grid. The workshop brought together businesses from across the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain to identify opportunities for action.
AGL encourages transparency and engagement with ACCC Consumer Data Right Rules
AGL recently responded to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) consultation on the exposure draft for Consumer Data Right (CDR) banking rules.
Transition at Torrens Island
From September 2019, AGL will progressively mothball the 52-year-old Torrens A Station – starting with A2 and A4 – following the start of commercial operation of the 210MW Barker Inlet Power Station. The four Torrens B generating units will continue to operate as normal.
AGL’s submission on reforms to intervention compensation and settlement processes
On 2 May 2019, AGL made a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the intervention compensation and settlement processes rule change.
AGL’s submissions on reforming the Victorian Gas Market
On 1 May 2019, AGL made three submissions to the Australian Energy Market Commission on the Victorian Declared Wholesale Gas Market rule changes.
AGL Submission Coordination of Generation and Transmission Investment – Access and Charging consultation paper
AGL recently responded to the AEMC’s consultation on its proposed approach to transmission access and charging.