On 25 January 2011, Ergon Energy requested the AER to determine how it is to report on its recovery of Solar Bonus Scheme (SBS) payments for each year of the current regulatory control period, and on adjustments for over and under recovery of such payments. This request is the first of a number of steps that must be undertaken before Ergon Energy can recover the costs of SBS rebates through its pricing proposals in the current regulatory control period.
The NER requires the AER to make a determination on the request within 60 business days of its receipt. On 24 March 2011, the AER published its determination on how Ergon Energy should report on its recovery of SBS payments and make adjustments for overs and unders. The AER determined that Ergon Energy should do so in accordance with Ergon Energy’s proposal.