NEM electricity demand forecasts

NEM electricity demand forecasts are published as part of the annual NEM Electricity Statement of Opportunity (ESOO). This page is no longer updated.

For forecast definitions, see this document:

In February 2019, AEMO published its Electricity Demand Forecasting Methodology Information Paper (Methodology Paper), which explains the data sources and methodologies used to forecast annual consumption, and maximum and minimum demand in the NEM.

Forecast accuracy is assessed for the forecasts used in the Electricity Statement of Opportunities. Visit the Forecasting accuracy reporting page for more information.