On 15 February 2010 the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE) submitted a Rule change request to the Australian Energy Market Commission (the Commission) relating to the introduction of a new framework for the efficient connection of clusters of new generation.  The purpose of the proposed Scale Efficient Network Extensions (SENEs) is to allow the connection of multiple generators to the shared network over a period of time so as to prevent the inefficient duplication of connection assets that might otherwise occur.   

This Rule change request stems from the Commission's previous Review of Energy Market Frameworks in light of Climate Change Policies.

On 1 April 2010 the Commission published a notice under section 95 of the National Electricity Law notifying the commencement of the Rule change process for this Rule change request.  A Consultation Paper has also been published to guide stakeholders in responding to the Rule change request.