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.
Electricity Distribution Code of Practice
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 of Practice
Pending code changes
On 1 December 2021 our codes were deemed to be codes of practice made under Part 6 of the Essential Services Commission Act 2021. We will be reviewing all codes as a result of their changed legal status. On 1 March 2022 the Electricity Distribution Code of Practice was amended, to make changes consequential to the making of the Energy Retail Code of Practice and to reflect legislative updates to the life support framework. We are now reviewing the Electricity Distribution Code of Practice to align it with our new enforcement framework.
Previous versions
Previous versions of the Electricity Distribution Code
On 1 December 2021 the Electricity Distribution Code was deemed a code of practice made under Part 6 of the Essential Services Commission Act 2001. Below are the versions of the Electricity Distribution Code that were applicable prior to this change of legal status of the code. The numbering of the code versions will continue until a review is undertaken to reflect its changed legal status.
Previous amendments
Previous amendments to the Electricity Distribution Code
Related guidelines and guidance
We publish this guidance to help industry and consumers understand their existing obligations under the Energy Retail Code.