The AER issued a consultation paper relating to the classification of distribution services.
Consultation paper - Classification of distribution services
Consultation paper - Matters relevant to the framework and approach - ACT and NSW DNSPs 2014-19 - classification of electricity distribution services.pdf
Submissions - on classification of distribution services
Discussion paper - Control mechanisms for standard control electricity distribution services in the ACT and NSW
The AER has issued a discussion paper relating to control mechanisms for standard control electricity distribution services in the ACT and NSW.
Discussion paper - Control mechanisms for standard control electricity distribution services in the ACT and NSW - April 2012.pdf
Discussion paper - Public lighting services in NSW
The AER has issued a discussion paper relating to public lighting services in NSW.
Submissions - on public lighting services in NSW
Submissions - on control mechanisms for standard control electricity distribution services in the ACT and NSW
Preliminary position - AER preliminary positions paper & framework and approach
On 25 June 2012, the AER issued its Preliminary positions paper, Framework and Approach for Ausgrid for the regulatory control period commencing 1 July 2014.
AER Preliminary positions - Framework and approach paper - NSW - June 2012 View details
Submissions - to AER preliminary positions paper & framework and approach
Submissions closed 17 August 2012.
Supporting information - Reference material supporting Endeavour Energy Councils' Submission
Trans Tasman Energy Group (TTEG) provided a range of additional reference material in support of its submission prepared on behalf of Endeavour Energy Councils.
Discussion paper - classification of types 5-7 metering services
On 21 December 2012, the AER published a discussion paper on the classification of types 5-7 metering services in NSW.
AER Discussion paper - Classification of metering services in NSW framework and approach - December 2012 View details
Submissions - on AER classification of types 5-7 metering services discussion paper
The AER proposed a different approach to metering to what it outlined in the preliminary framework and approach seeking comments prior to preparing its final framework and approach. Submissions closed 1 February 2013.
Discussion paper - Formulae for control mechanisms
On Friday 15 February 2013 the AER published a revised version of the discussion paper on the formulae to apply to direct control services in NSW and the ACT.
AER Control mechanism formulae discussion paper - NSW and ACT February 2013 (revised) - 15 February 2013 View details
Submissions - on formulae for control mechanisms
Submissions closed on Wednesday 20 February 2013. The AER received one submission from Networks NSW.
Networks NSW - Submission on formulae for control mechanisms - 22 February 2013
Framework and approach - Stage 1 Framework and approach paper
On 25 March 2013, the AER issued its Stage 1 Framework and approach (F&A) paper for Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy. The Stage 1 F&A outlines our likely approach to the NSW distributors' services, the form of control to apply to those services and our decision on dual-function assets.
The Stage 1 F&A applies to the transitional (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015) and subsequent (1 July 2015 to 30 June 2019) regulatory control periods.
AER Stage 1 Framework and approach - NSW distributors - March 2013 View details
Framework and approach - Stage 2 Framework and approach paper
On 31 January 2014 the AER issued its Stage 2 Framework and approach (F&A) paper for Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy. The Stage 2 F&A sets out how we propose to apply a range of incentive schemes and other guidelines to the NSW distributors, as well as our approach to calculating depreciation.
The Stage 2 F&A applies to the transitional (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015) and subsequent (1 July 2015 to 30 June 2019) regulatory control periods.