Update: GEO 2017 registration requirements in Victoria now finalised

In November 2017, the Victorian Government published an update to the General Exemption Order¹ (GEO) which came into operation on 1 April 2018². As reported in our previous article, the updated GEO changes the regulatory framework in relation to the exemptions which apply to the generation, supply or sale of electricity in Victoria.

In addition to changes to the exemptions which apply to such activities, the GEO update also introduced new requirements which apply to those who engage in the supply and sale of electricity, providers under solar power purchase agreements and community energy projects which seek exemption under the GEO (non-licensed electricity providers).

One of the key new requirements is that most of the non-licensed electricity providers are required to register for exempt activities in a new public register which has been established by the Essential Services Commission (ESC) and became available on 17 May 2018. The purpose of the register