New EV and Home Battery Rule Draws Criticism for Missing the Mark
A proposed rule change aims to assist Australian homes and businesses in monetising assets such as rooftop solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles. The Australian Energy Market Commission has put forward a draft determination suggesting new arrangements to allow customers to separately meter and manage their Clean Energy Resources (CER) from their “passive” loads, like lights and fridges.
The rule change, requested by the Australian Energy Market Operator, also suggests using “in-built measurement capability” in technologies such as electric vehicle chargers and smart inverters instead of additional meters. This change could pave the way for “flexible trading,” enabling customers to select different products and services for their CER to reduce energy costs or enhance the value of their assets.
Empowering Consumers and Driving Innovation
The proposed rule change is expected to empower consumers, fostering innovation and competition in the electricity supply sector. This move aims to reduce barriers for market participants to offer wholesale energy, ancillary services, and network services. AEMC Chair Anna Collyer highlighted the potential for customers to lower energy bills by utilising assets smartly and even share generated power to support the grid.
Industry Calls for Integration and Reform
The industry has long advocated for policies that remove barriers to Clean Energy Resources (CER) uptake and better integrate them into the electricity
