The 2026 ESOO identifies potential supply shortfalls in NSW and Victoria during extreme heat events from summer 2027, driven by accelerating coal retirements.
The Australian Energy Regulator has opened public consultation on changes to the Default Market Offer calculation, which sets the cap on standing offer prices for households and small businesses.
Ausgrid has installed its 500,000th smart meter across its network in Sydney, the Central Coast, and the Hunter, enabling real-time demand data and faster outage detection.
Updated timelines for HumeLink, VNI West, and Marinus Link reflect revised construction schedules and environmental approval progress.
The Q4 2025 compliance report shows a 15% reduction in customer disconnections for non-payment compared to the same quarter in 2024, attributed to improved hardship programs.
The review incorporates data centre load growth, EV charging patterns, and behind-the-meter storage into the demand forecasting model used for long-term planning.
Ausgrid's regulatory proposal for the 2029-2034 period includes $4.2 billion in network investment to support EV charging, community batteries, and renewable energy zone connections.