The AER is undertaking early consultation on matters that require discussion prior to the framework and approach process. The AER has issued the consultation paper relating to the classification of distribution services.

The AER received four submissions in response to its consultation paper on the classification of distribution services.

The AER has issued the discussion paper relating to control mechanisms for standard control electricity distribution services in the ACT and NSW.

The AER is undertaking early consultation on matters that require discussion prior to the framework and approach process. The AER has issued the discussion paper relating to public lighting services in NSW.

On 25 June 2012, the AER issued its Preliminary positions paper, Framework and Approach for Essential Energy.

Submissions closed 17 August 2012.

Trans Tasman Energy Group (TTEG) provided a range of reference material in support of its submission prepared on behalf of Endeavour Energy Councils.

On 21 December 2012, the AER published a discussion paper on the classification of types 5-7 metering services in NSW.

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.

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.

Submissions closed on Wednesday 20 February 2013.  The AER received one submission from Networks NSW.

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

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.