This page provides general information and should not be considered legal advice. Seek legal advice if you are unsure about your legal rights. Be aware that the law can change.
The National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 (NEVA) regulates the national electricity wholesale market. It is part of a national scheme led by the National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996 which provides for the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules. The Victorian law adopts the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules.
The electricity regulator is the Australian Energy Regulator, and the rule-maker is the Australian Energy Market Commission. The Australian Energy Market Operator administers the national electricity wholesale market. The Australian Competition Tribunal hears appeals relating to decisions made under the National Electricity Law and the National Electricity Rules.
In Victoria, the NEVA creates the statutory position of ‘CEO VicGrid’ to coordinate the planning and development of Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones and transmission infrastructure, to support transition to renewable energy.
Under NEVA, people impacted by certain electricity transmission infrastructure plans may be eligible to receive payments approved by the CEO VicGrid or the Minister for Energy and Resources.
