2024 Congestion information Resource Guidelines

Overview 

The Congestion Information Resource (CIR) provides information, in a cost effective manner, to National Electricity Market (NEM) participants that enables an understanding of network congestion patterns and projections of market outcomes in the presence of network congestion.

In accordance with clause 3.7A of the National Electricity Rules (Rules) AEMO, in consultation with stakeholders, develops and publishes the CIR Guidelines. This consultation is performed on an annual basis.

This consultation is being conducted under clause 3.7A of the Rules in accordance with the Rules consultation requirements detailed in clause 8.9 of the Rules to ensure that the CIR and CIR Guidelines are continually developed to match stakeholder needs. Any queries should be directed to Ben Blake at ben.blake@aemo.com.au.

The consultation process is outlined below. Dates are indicative only and subject to change.

Publication

All submissions will be published on AEMO’s website, other than confidential content.