On 28 July 2011 the AER released its AMI draft determination, in relation to CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, SP AusNet and United Energy Distribution's AMI budgets and charges for 2012–15, for consideration and comment by interested parties.

The draft determination establishes the basis for the metering charges payable by Victorian consumers using less than 160MWh of electricity per annum over the period 2012 to 2015.

On 26 August 2011, the Victorian DNSPs each proposed an amended Submitted Budget, as allowed by clause 5C.5(b) of the Order, to the AER.

Submissions closed 9 September 2011.