On 29 October 2015 we received an application from Ergon Energy for a waiver from section 1(b) of the Queensland Ring Fencing Guidelines (the Guidelines).
Background
The application relates to operation of Ergon Energy’s Grid Utility Support System (GUSS) units incorporating battery storage. Section 1(b) of the Guidelines requires that a distribution network service provider (DNSP) must not carry on a related business within that legal entity. The glossary to the Guidelines defines a related business as the business of producing, purchasing or selling electricity.
We published a notice on Friday 20 November 2015 in The Australian newspaper calling for submissions on Ergon Energy’s application.
Invitation for submissions
Interested stakeholders may make submissions on Ergon Energy's ring fencing waiver application. We will consider your submissions in making our draft decision.
Submissions should be sent electronically to AERinquiry
aer [dot] gov [dot] au (AERinquiry[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au) by 5pm AEDST on 7 December 2015 or by post, attention:
Mr Warwick Anderson
General Manager – Network Finance and Reporting
Australian Energy Regulator
GPO Box 3131
Canberra ACT 2601