On 26 October 2026, the AER granted a ring-fencing waiver to CPU from clauses 4.2.1 and 4.2.3 of the Ring-fencing Guideline (electricity distribution) for the provision of hot water switching services and distribution asset rental for electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) subject to a strict non-discrimination condition. This condition explicitly requires CPU to process negotiated service applications in the order received and on the same basis as standard connection applications, with no favour to a related party or to CPU in the exercise of its EVCI trial. The waiver, valid until 30 June 2031, allows CPU to provide the services using its existing offices and branding.