On 10 August 2026, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy (CPU) submitted an application for a waiver from clauses 4.2.1 and 4.2.3 of the Ring-fencing Guideline (electricity distribution). The waiver was requested for the purposes of allowing CPU to provide hot water switching services and distribution asset rental services for electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) using its existing offices and branding.

CPU propose to deliver these services through an internal related electricity service provider, a separate internal team with dedicated staff. This internal team will continue to be located at the same office (on a sperate floor) and be promoted to customers through the network’s existing websites and customer portals. Without a waiver, CPU would be required to establish separate offices, branding and systems, which would impose additional costs that could be ultimately borne by customers through higher negotiated-service charges or increased operating costs.