Under new rules, embedded network and OPSA providers will need to register with the Economic Regulation Authority, become a member of the Energy and Water Ombudsman and comply with the AES Code of Practice.
Following a consultation regulatory impact statement process ( Have your say on the regulation of embedded networks , Have your say on the regulation of On-site Power Supply Arrangements (OPSA) ), the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation has decided to regulate the supply of electricity in embedded networks and On-Site Power Supply Arrangements (OPSA), under the Alternative Electricity Services (AES) registration framework.
Under the new rules, embedded network and OPSA providers will need to register with the Economic Regulation Authority, become a member of the Energy and Water Ombudsman and comply with the AES Code of Practice.
Registration is expected to open in the second half of 2026, with new rules to be mandatory in early 2027.
Further consultation on the draft regulations to prescribe these services and the draft AES Code of Practice will be coming later this year.
Energy Policy WA will be in contact as the rules are finalised and resources are made available to help businesses comply with the new obligations.
Learn more by visiting the Alternative Electricity Services web page.
View the WA Government's Media Statement
