Review of the Regulatory Framework for Supply Connection Infrastructure in NSW

Overview

The electricity system in NSW is changing rapidly as part of the broader transition to renewable energy. Increasing volumes of renewable generation and storage are being connected to the existing electricity network through supply connection infrastructure.

Supply connection infrastructure, the poles, wires and lines, links renewable generators and battery storage to the electricity grid, supporting the powering of communities right across NSW, including regional centres and remote towns. 

Terms of Reference

NSW Government has asked IPART to investigate and report on the regulatory framework for SCI. Our Terms of Reference asked us to make recommendations on:

• The regulatory framework that should apply to Supply Connection Infrastructure
• Whether any of the assets currently regulated by the ES Act are more appropriately regulated under the new framework
• Any other regulatory framework improvements identified as part of the review. 

We thank all stakeholders for their input

We sought feedback on our Options Paper through submissions between Monday, 9 March to Wednesday, 8 April 2026 and held an invitation-only roundtable workshop on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

The communique from the roundtable workshop and the non-confidential submissions are available on the review page.

Next steps

We will consider all written submissions and insights from the roundtable workshop in developing our final report and recommendations to the Minister for Energy.