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.
| Consultation steps | Dates |
| Draft report published (taken to be consultation paper) | 2 December 2024 |
| Procedure change request deadline |
16 December 2024 |
| Submissions due on published draft report (taken to be consultation paper) |
22 January 2025 |
| Draft report published | Expected 1 April 2025 |
| Submissions due on draft report | Expected 2 May 2025 |
| Final report published | Expected 9 July 2025 |
Publication
All submissions will be published on AEMO’s website, other than confidential content.