Electricity Governance (Connection of Distributed Generation) Regulations 2007
The Government's overall objective for the electricity industry is to ensure electricity is delivered in an efficient, fair, reliable and environmentally sustainable manner to all classes of consumer. One specific outcome is to ensure that the use of new electricity technologies and renewables, and distributed generation is facilitated and that generators using these approaches do not face unnecessary barriers.
The Electricity Governance (Connection of Distributed Generation) Regulations 2007 were made under section 172D(1)(10). The purpose of these regulations is to enable connection of distributed generation where connection is consistent with connection and operation standards.
The regulations specify processes (including timeframes) under which generators may apply to distributors for approval to connect distributed generation (including the information to be exchanged and the criteria for approval); regulated terms that apply to the connection of distributed generation in the absences of contractually agreed terms; pricing principles to be applied for the purposes of the regulations; and a default dispute resolution process for disputes relating to the regulations.
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