On 9 November 2020, the Commission released a consultation paper on updating utility licences. The consultation paper invites public submissions on the proposed changes to licences by 1 December 2020.
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16 Oct 2020
On 6 November 2020, the Commission published a background paper on recent developments in the electricity industry. The background paper is part of the review of the retail electricity form of price control.
28 Aug 2020
On Friday, 28 August 2020, the Commission released its final report for its review of the incentives Icon Water has to operate efficiently in delivering regulated water and sewerage services.
28 Aug 2020
The Commission is reviewing how it calculates the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The purpose of the Review is to ensure that Icon Water receives an appropriate return on its prudent and efficient investments in infrastructure used for delivering services.
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On 28 May 2019, the Commission received a terms of reference from the Treasurer to determine a price direction for standing offer prices for the supply of electricity to small customers who consume less than 100 MWh of electricity over any period of 12 consecutive months. The price direction will be for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2024.
The Commission is reviewing how it calculates the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The purpose of the Review is to ensure that Icon Water receives an appropriate return on its prudent and efficient investments in infrastructure used for delivering services.
On 20 December 2019, the Commission received a request from the Treasurer to provide advice to help ensure that the new crematorium facility to be built and operated by the ACT Public Cemeteries Authority operates in a manner consistent with competitive neutrality.
The Commission is reviewing the form of price control it uses to regulate retail electricity prices. The review will ensure that the form of price control remains effective and appropriate, recognising changes occurring in electricity markets.