AEMC

Universal smart meter rules put on fast-track in race to harness consumer resources

AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision…

March 15, 2024

Solar tax could trigger a mass exodus from the grid, new survey says

Survey finds solar households overwhelmingly oppose the AEMC's proposed rooftop solar tax, but how many would rather quit the grid…

May 12, 2021

Date set for new solar inverter standards, with tighter controls to follow

Australian Energy Market Commission names date new technical standards for inverters will come into play, signals more changes to come.

February 25, 2021

Grid reform “urgent” as rule-maker catches up with solar, batteries and EVs

AEMC unveils blueprint for "future energy grid" embracing rooftop solar, household batteries and electric vehicles, although its call for urgency…

September 26, 2019

AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires

Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering…

May 30, 2019

Credit where it's due: How distributed energy could save $1bn on grid costs

As the industry awaits the regulator's decision on a proposed NEM rule change that would give "local network credits" to…

September 20, 2016