Submission to AEMC draft determination on enhancing distribution network planning and reporting

The CEC supports the direction of the Draft Determination as a material improvement to the status quo. We consider that the move toward longer term, more transparent and more consistent distribution network planning and data reporting is necessary to support efficient integration of consumer energy resources (CER) and to promote consumer value. However, the CEC considers that some elements of the Draft Determination could be strengthened to better reflect the pace of CER uptake, the importance of non-network solutions, and the need for more timely and usable data for market participants.