On 19 December 2008, the AER has published its preliminary positions paper on the framework and approach for CitiPower, Powercor, Jemena, SP AusNet and United Energy for the 2011-15 regulatory control period. This preliminary positions paper was open for consultation until 6 March 2009.

Preliminary positions paper - framework and approach

On 29 May 2009, the AER published the framework and approach paper its 2011-15 distribution determination for CitiPower, Powercor, Jemena, SP AusNet and United Energy.

The framework and approach paper states the form of control that will apply to distribution services provided by these DNSPs in the forthcoming regulatory control period, and sets out the likely approach to the classification of services and application of a service target performance incentive scheme, efficiency benefits sharing scheme and demand management incentive scheme.