The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today published the 2026 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report, showing there is a clear pathway to maintain reliable electricity supply across the National Electricity Market (NEM) over the coming decade.

AEPC_2026_15 Reserve Capacity Security

Consultation wem · 21 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 18/09/2026

AEPC_2026_14 Reserve Capacity Testing

Consultation wem · 21 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 18/09/2026

Gas Market Parameters Review 2026

Consultation gas · 17 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 07/08/2026

Procedure for Accessing AEMO Systems

Consultation nem · 14 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 18/09/2026

AEPC_2026_13 WEM Submissions

Consultation wem · 14 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 11/09/2026

AEPC_2026_12 Facility Registration Processes

Consultation wem · 14 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 14/09/2026

AEPC_2026_09 Dispatch of Demand Side Programmes

Consultation wem · 13 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 10/09/2026

Real-Time Data Consultation (Package 1)

Consultation nem · 11 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 09/09/2026

Outcome of ECMC review of AEMO’s governance arrangements

News Update · 10 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Last week, the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) published the final report together with its response to the review of AEMO’s governance arrangements.

AEPC_2026_11 Capacity Credit Allocations

Consultation wem · 10 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 07/09/2026

AusNet Services RIT-T PSCR: Managing risks from deteriorated 500kV insulators in the Gippsland region

Consultation · 7 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 30/10/2026

PADR: ATS-BLTS Capacity Constraint RIT-T

Consultation · 5 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Assessment Draft Report | Submissions close: 18/09/2026

EGM Western Australia speech at WACCC WA-Asia Business Forum

Speech wem · 4 Aug 2026, 10:00 AEST

AEMO's EGM Western Australia Kirsten Rose spoke at Western Australian Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WACCC) WA-Asia Business Forum.

Consultation on changes to the transportation service point register (TSPR)

Consultation gas · 29 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: IIR | Submissions close: 05/08/2026

Proposed changes to GSH Exchange Agreement RCWP

Consultation gas · 29 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: IIR | Submissions close: 13/08/2026

Renewables, batteries continue to reshape energy markets

Media Release electricityrenewables · 28 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO’s) latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report shows record renewable energy output and growing battery participation helped lower wholesale electricity prices in the National Electricity Market (NEM) to their lowest June quarter average since 2020.

Project EnergyConnect Stage 2 - Inter-network test program

Consultation nem · 28 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 13/08/2026

PSCR: Maintaining Reliability of Supply and Addressing Condition Risks at Townsville South and Townsville East

Consultation · 24 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 22/10/2026

PSCR: Managing Voltage Levels and Transfer Capability in North Queensland

Consultation · 24 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 22/10/2026

NEM connections scorecard reflects record result for FY26

Media Release electricityrenewables · 20 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today published its latest quarterly scorecard for generation and storage projects connecting to the National Electricity Market (NEM), showing a record level of new capacity reaching full output and entering the market.

AEPC_2026_10 Consumption Deviation Application and Relevant Demand Excluded Days

Consultation wem · 20 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 17/08/2026

AusNet Services RIT-T PSCR: Maintaining safe and reliable DC systems at nine terminal stations

Consultation · 17 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 09/10/2026

AEPC_2026_06 Network Access Quantity Model

Consultation wem · 17 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 14/08/2026

AEPC_2026_08 Rule Participant Registration Processes Procedure

Consultation wem · 17 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 17/08/2026

AEMO supports release of CSIRO GenCost 2025–26 Final Report

News Update renewables · 15 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, has today released the GenCost 2025–26 Final Report. GenCost is an annual assessment of electricity generation, storage and hydrogen technology costs.

Transgrid PSCR: Managing voltage control in Inner Sydney Metropolitan area

Consultation · 14 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 07/10/2026

National Electricity Rules - Public Notice

Media Release · 13 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Suspension of Zen Energy Retail Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) ABN 54 615 751 052

AEPC_2026_07 Dispatch Algorithm Formulation

Consultation wem · 13 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 10/08/2026

National Electricity Rules - Public Notice

Media Release · 10 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Non - Suspension of Moranbah Power Station No1 Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) ABN 47 679 781 634

National Electricity Rules - Public Notice

Media Release · 10 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Non - Suspension of QPM Energy Markets Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (Administrators Appointed) ABN 22 665 474 475

Amendment of trigger thresholds in the automated procedures for identifying intervals subject to review consultation

Consultation nem · 8 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 12/08/2026

Suspension of Zen Energy Retail Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) ABN 54 615 751 052

News Update electricity · 7 July 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) advises under clause 3.15.21(f) of the National Electricity Rules (NER) that Zen Energy Retail Pty Ltd (Administrators appointed) ABN 54 615 751 052 ((‘Zen Retail') has been suspended from trading as a Market Customer in the National Electricity Market.

AEMO publishes least-cost pathway for the National Electricity Market

Media Release electricityisp · 25 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today published its 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP), the least-cost roadmap for the National Electricity Market.

2026 ISP Non-network options consultation – Tasmania REZ Expansion

Consultation nem · 25 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 17/09/2026

2026 ISP Non-network options consultation – Brisbane Area 275 kV Reinforcement

Consultation nem · 25 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 17/09/2026

2026 ISP Non-network options consultation – Central to North Queensland Reinforcement (Stage 1)

Consultation nem · 25 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 17/09/2026

PEC-MI Constraint Formulation Guidelines Consultation

Consultation nem · 24 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 22/07/2026

FCAS Registration Guides (BESS, and Wind Farms and Solar Farms) Consultation

Consultation nem · 24 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 22/07/2026

Near-term electricity supply outlook improves in Western Australia's main power system

Media Release wemgrid · 23 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today published its latest electricity supply outlook for Western Australia’s main power system, forecasting an improved outlook compared to the 2025 report.

Stakeholder feedback informs early development of the 2026 TPSS

News Update · 19 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Following the 2025 Transition Plan for System Security (TPSS) submission period from December 2025 to February 2026, AEMO has considered stakeholder feedback as it commences planning for the 2026 TPSS.

RIT-T PSCR TGTS Capacity Constraint

Consultation · 18 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 11/07/2026

Carbon Dioxide Procedures – SSC Minor Consultation

Consultation nem · 16 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 30/06/2026

NEM TNSP Negative Settlements Residue Procedure – SSC Changes

Consultation nem · 16 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 30/06/2026

August 2026 REMP Expedited Consultation

Consultation nem · 12 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 15/07/2026

AEMO CEO speech at Australian Energy Week 2026

Speech · 10 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of AEMO Daniel Westerman spoke at Australian Energy Week 2026.

PADR: Meeting Network Planning Requirements at George Town

Consultation · 5 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Assessment Draft Report | Submissions close: 21/08/2026

IEC Election Procedures and Operating Manual

Consultation nem · 4 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 19/06/2026

AusNet Services FPAR - Secure supply and enable connections: Beveridge

Consultation · 4 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Final Project Assessment Report | Submissions close: 04/07/2026

Spot Market Operations Timetable – Shortening the Settlement Cycle and Cash Security Changes

Consultation nem · 4 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 18/06/2026

PADR: Sydney Ring South Project

Consultation · 2 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Assessment Draft Report | Submissions close: 28/08/2026

Digital demand surge: Preparing Australia’s power systems for the rise of data centres

News Update electricitywem · 1 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Australia’s energy systems are actively preparing for the rapid growth of data centres, which are among the fastest growing sources of electricity demand in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).

PSCR: Addressing the risk of voltage transformer premature failures in Queensland

Consultation · 1 June 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 26/08/2026

Draft 2026 General Power System Risk Review report consultation

Consultation nem · 29 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 26/06/2026

System Restart Ancillary Services (SRAS) Guideline Consultation

Consultation nem · 28 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 25/06/2026

AEMO CEO speech at 2026 Energy Users Association of Australia National Conference

Speech · 27 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of AEMO Daniel Westerman spoke at the 2026 Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) National Conference.

Security Enablement Procedures Consultation

Consultation nem · 22 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 22/06/2026

AEMO forecasts stable winter outlook with increased capacity and strong fuel positions

Media Release renewables · 15 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its operational outlook for winter, with warmer-than-average conditions expected, supported by increased generation and storage capacity.

AEMO appoints 2028 ISP Consumer Panel

News Update isp · 14 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is pleased to announce the appointment of the2028 Integrated System Plan (ISP) Consumer Panel, an independent advisory body that provides a consumer-focused perspective on Australia’s long-term energy planning.

MT PASA Process Description Minor Amendments

Consultation · 11 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 25/05/2026

Suspension of Photon Energy SGA Pty Ltd (ABN 29 645 266 173)

News Update electricity · 6 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) advises under clause 3.15.21(f) of the National Electricity Rules that Photon Energy SGA Pty Ltd (ABN 29 645 266 173) (Photon Energy) has been suspended from all trading in the National Electricity Market (NEM) with effect from 00:00 hours Australian Eastern Standard time on 7 May 2026.

PADR: Keilor Terminal Station Capacity Constraint

Consultation · 1 May 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Assessment Draft Report | Submissions close: 12/06/2026

Renewables lift supply share as batteries re-shape energy markets

Media Release renewableswholesale · 30 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Renewable generation growth and rising battery participation continued to reshape Australia’s electricity system in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a year‑on‑year decline in wholesale prices, according to AEMO’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report published today.

PSCR: Maintaining Reliability of Supply at Atheron Tablelands and Cairns Areas

Consultation · 28 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Specification Consultation Report | Submissions close: 24/07/2026

Batteries continue to dominate NEM connections as pipeline grows

Media Release electricityrenewables · 23 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

A surge in grid‑scale batteries is driving strong growth in the pipeline of new generation and storage projects seeking to connect to the National Electricity Market (NEM), with total proposed capacity now nearing today’s installed levels.

Consultation on ST PASA Replacement Project - Reserve Level Declaration Guidelines

Consultation nem · 23 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report

aseXML r48 Draft Schema

Consultation nem · 21 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 04/05/2026

AEPC_2026_05 Settlements

Consultation wem · 21 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Final Report

Credit Limit Procedures - Cash Security Minor Amendment Consultation

Consultation nem · 17 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 01/05/2026

Amendment of FCAS Thresholds in Automated Procedures Expedited Consultation

Consultation nem · 10 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 17/04/2026

PADR: Maintaining supply reliability in the South Morang supply area

Consultation · 9 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Project Assessment Draft Report | Submissions close: 22/05/2026

Cash Security Guidelines Consultation

Consultation nem · 9 Apr 2026, 10:00 AEST

Stage: Discussion Paper | Submissions close: 15/05/2026