The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has received a pricing proposal from the SA distribution network service provider, ETSA Utilities, for the regulatory year 2010–11.
The AER is required to approve this pricing proposal if it is satisfied that it complies with the rules relating to distribution pricing and the distribution determination, and all associated forecasts are reasonable.
Clause 6.18.2(c) of the National Electricity Rules (NER) requires the AER to publish the pricing proposal. The proposal is available on the AER’s website.
The distribution pricing rules applicable to ETSA Utilities are set out in chapter 6 of the NER. The NER do not require the AER to follow the distribution consultation procedures in assessing the proposal. The AER is scheduled to make its determination on the proposal in mid June.