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Electricity Distribution Code

This code regulates distributing and connecting electricity to customers. It also covers embedded generating units (such as solar panels) and transferring electricity between distribution systems.

Overview

This code regulates the following processes:

distribution of electricity by a distributor to its customers
connecting a customer to an electricity distribution system (such as a network grid)
connecting embedded generating units (such as solar panels) to an electricity distribution system
transferring electricity between distribution systems.

The code primarily applies to distributors, retailers, and electricity generators and customers.

Current version of the Electricity Distribution Code

3 April 2020

Electricity Distribution Code (version 11)

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Code review

Electricity Distribution Code review 2019

We have started work to ensure that the distribution of electricity in Victoria continues to be undertaken in a safe, efficient and reliable manner.

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Pending code changes

These indicate changes we will make to the code on a certain date. View our pending code changes to see when certain changes to the code will take effect.

Changes to the back-billing rules 2020

From 1 January 2021 the allowable back-billing period for retail energy customers will be reduced from nine months to four months.

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Customer protections in the Electricity Distribution Code

We reviewed the protections for customers within the code, such as the communication and information requirements for planned outages. This is part of a broader code review.

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