CER Data Exchange Industry Co-Design
The CER Data Exchange is a key enabler to a customer-centric, flexible and dynamic, and data-enabled electricity system. It is a crucial next step in CER Integration for the energy transition.
In partnership with AusNet Services, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is conducting a collaborative co-design process for the first stage of the development of a national consumer energy resources data exchange (CER Data Exchange). The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting this initiative through a grant from its Advancing Renewables Program.
Through an industry co-design process, the project partners will collaborate with industry and consumer stakeholder groups to develop a high-level design for a national CER Data Exchange and Implementation Roadmap that will provide a digital foundation for a future where integrated CER is a key part of an affordable, zero emissions and reliable electricity system.
Final workshop for the CER Data Exchange
The third and final CER Data Exchange Industry Workshop took place in Melbourne on 6 March 2025, with over 70 energy sector representatives in attendance.
The workshop fostered collaboration and stakeholder engagement, focusing on trade-offs, design priorities, and initial MVP Use Cases for the CER Data Exchange. Governance mechanisms, cost assessment, and implementation strategies were also key discussion points, building on insights from earlier workshops, working groups, and consultation submissions.
CER Data Exchange Public Consultation Summary Report and Webinar
On December 10th, the CER Data Exchange Industry Co-Design Project team hosted a public webinar to share stakeholder sentiments from our consultation paper and outline the industry preferred design for a CER Data Exchange. The recording and presentation can be accessed in the links below.
In this session, the team summarised:
- The detailed submissions received from a broad range of stakeholders – including retailers, distribution network service providers (DNSPs), industry associations, aggregators, technology providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and advisors.
- How this feedback will shape our ongoing consultation on the high-level design of the CER Data Exchange and implementation strategy
- Outlined the preferred option, next steps, and opportunities for stakeholders to further contribute to the co-design process in 2025.
For any questions regarding the CER Data Exchange project, please email cerdataexchange@aemo.com.au