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A proposed rule change by the Australian Energy Market Commission aims to transition data in the National Energy Market from confidential to open access, as advocated by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and DigSilent. The initiative seeks to alleviate grid congestion and enhance project placement by providing public access to critical data, such as geographic information and load forecasts, through an AEMO-administered portal. This shift would enable improved data quality and foster innovative modeling approaches, although it may challenge AEMO's current staffing capabilities.