Regulation of On-site power supply (OPS) services under the AES framework

Finding the best way of giving standard electricity rights to OPS arrangement customers.
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Embedded networks (single-property networks (SPNs)) and on-site power supply (OPS) services are to be regulated under the AES registration framework. 
  • DEED recently consulted on the draft AES Regulations to prescribe these services and setting of registration fees. 
  • Consultation on the draft AES Code of Practice for OPS services is now open. Registration for OPS services providers under the AES framework will commence in early 2027.
  • Consultation on the draft AES Code of Practice for SPN services is expected in the second half of 2026. SPN registration under the AES framework is being delayed to mid-2027, giving providers additional time to prepare.

Previously, we used the term Behind the Meter Services to describe solar Power Purchase Agreements and other similar services.

This term has now been changed to On-site power supply (OPS) services to better reflect the nature of these services.鈥Click here to read more about on-site power supply services. 

Why are regulatory changes being considered?

When a customer buys electricity from a licensed retailer they have standard electricity rights. OPS customers don鈥檛 have the same rights.

For example, OPS service customers can鈥檛 go to the Energy and Water Ombudsman if they have a problem with their OPS service provider.

The 91短视频 wants to make sure that, where possible, all electricity customers have the same standard electricity rights.

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