On 8 October 2019 we released our draft decision on Energex's electricity distribution determination for the 2020-25 regulatory control period.

We commissioned the following reports that we took into account when making our draft decision for Energex.

Our models relating to Energex's draft decision.

We invite interested parties to make submissions on our draft decision (and when it is received, on Energex's revised proposal) by close of business Wednesday 15 January 2020.

We prefer that all submissions are in Microsoft Word or another text readable document format. Submissions should be emailed to: EnergyQueensland2020aer [dot] gov [dot] au (EnergyQueensland2020[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au)

Alternatively, you may mail submissions to:

Mr Warwick Anderson
General Manager
Australian Energy Regulator
GPO Box 520
Melbourne Vic 3001

We prefer that all submissions be publicly available to facilitate an informed and transparent consultative process. Submissions will be treated as public documents unless otherwise requested. Parties wishing to submit confidential information should:

• clearly identify the information that is the subject of the confidentiality claim
• provide a non-confidential version of the submission in a form suitable for publication.

All non-confidential submissions will be placed on our website. For further information regarding our use and disclosure of information provided to us, see the ACCC/AER Information Policy.

On 24 October, the AER hosted a predetermination conference on the draft decision for Energex and Ergon Energy.