Due to these timeframes, and the long lead times of transmission projects, AEMO Victorian Planning (AVP) and Transgrid (the network planner in New South Wales) are progressing a joint RIT-T for VNI West, and endeavouring to complete this process in early 2023. In April 2022, Transgrid entered into anunderwriting agreementwith the Commonwealth Government to develop VNI West. endobj This page was written and is regularly updated by Canstar Blues energy content producer, Kelseigh Wrigley. This regulatory process ensures energy users avoid paying more than necessary for electricity through the transition to net zero emissions. That is, we persist on selling off the farm, to entities from countries that must think that we are idiotically free and easy. The interconnector upgrade will boost interstate power flows and lower energy bills. 6 0 obj Ausgrid chief executive Richard Gross is to step down just as pressure on the NSW electricity distributor's management is mounting over industrial action and an upheaval looms in the ownership . Non-confidential submissions to the PADR are available to view at the AEMO project webpage. ENV owns the gas distribution business in South Australia, a part of the gas distribution business in Victoria, Southern NSW and QLD. There are also four gas distributors in the state. Major decisions, such as the location of the VNI West connection to WRL, consider engineering and economic factors. For information regarding the other functions and services provided by smart meters, please contact your retailer. 3. This includes gathering Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties, community and stakeholder feedback and land surveys. Transgrid acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and we pay our respect to their Elders past and present. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> This means you are charged the same amount for the electricity you use, regardless of when you use it. It is important to note that Ausgrid does not generate electricity for you to use, nor is it involved in customer billing. upgrade WRL from near Waubra to Bulgana). Ausgrid owns most meters connected to our network. Residents on the Ausgrid energy network should generally be able to choose their own electricity provider. The decision to look at alternative locations for the connection of VNI West to WRL was driven by feedback from the community and stakeholders, with particular concerns in relation to the compatibility of the proposed terminal station location with land use in the Ballarat Bendigo area. There are typically three different types of meters. [7], In 2020, OMERS acquired a 19.99% stake in Transgrid from Wren House Infrastructure Management, which is part of the state-owned Kuwait Investment Authority.[8]. The ACT instructed the AER to remake its decision and basically guided how this should be done. Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for NSW. 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The network consists of more than 49,000 kilometres of overhead and underground powerlines, with more than 31,000 distribution substations. In order to assess all network and non-network options from a technical and economic perspective, we are using the Australian Energy Regulators Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T). [3], In December 2015, a consortium called NSW Electricity Networks was the successful bidder for a 99-year lease of Transgrid's transmission network[4] for $10.3 billion. Electro-mechanical accumulation meters have two different types of displays a dial display or a cyclometer display. endobj One of the key issues identified through the submissions and engagement was the proposal to connect VNI West to the Western Renewables Link (WRL) at the proposed terminal station at Mount Prospect, and its compatibility with land use between Ballarat and Bendigo. As these factors are route-specific, any potential solution would be proposed as part of the route investigation and early works stage. The development of VNI West will open up opportunities for renewable generation investment and diversity in REZs across Victoria and New South Wales by providing spare transmission capacity to allow this generation to get to market. Since December 2016, the Ausgrid network has been owned in joint partnership by the New South Wales Government, Australian Super and IFM Investors. This engagement will provide opportunities for all stakeholders to provide feedback and insights in relation to the potential alternative locations for the terminal station. Licence granted to the Ausgrid Operator Partnership, Licence - to be read in conjunction with the below variations, Minister's variation - Signed by the Minister on 4 December 2017, Minister's variation - Signed by the Minister on 5 February 2019, Minister's variation - Signed by the Minister on 23 September 2022. We have provided links to each network operators licence (and any subsequent variations) below. We recognise the vital role that stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, community and landowners, have in the planning and delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects. Affected residents groups from the suburbs of Leichhardt,[5] Penshurst[6][7] and East Lindfield[8][9] protested against proposed electricity infrastructure[10] being installed in front of their residential homes without proper consultation or response to complaints by the community. We are responsible for reading your meter and sending the data to your electricity retailer. In the National Energy Market, our operations are governed by a number of institutions. CKI is also a major investor in UK electricity distribution assets. That review had recommended that a separate body to the ACT should be formed since there was wide spread feeling that the ACT review process had been frankly too legal and too one sided. 10 0 obj You can find the meter dimensions listed below. A route selection study would follow conclusion of the project being endorsed by the RIT-T process, and is most likely to be progressed within the context of an EES (in Victoria) and an Environmental Impact Statement (in New South Wales). Explain to stakeholders the basis on which the preferred option has been selected. Any difference between the reference price . Some of the benefits of interval meters include more detailed information on your energy use and the opportunity for pricing plans that provide incentives to reduce your demand for electricity during peak times. Metering systems located at customer connection points in the network, usually at substations, record the amount of power being transmitted at that point and charge the customer accordingly. Any decision to include undergrounding would require consideration of all technical, environmental, social and cultural constraints, together with stakeholder and community feedback. 5 0 obj If there are issues with the internal wiring at your property, this will require a licensed electrician to repair. 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We focus on making services affordable, prioritising safety, and delivering for our customers. endobj The primary options being considered include: 1. Get up to 3 free, no obligation quotes from highly-qualified installers. Alternatively, you can call Ausgrid at any time on 13 13 88. Transgrids 2021 Transmission Annual Planning Report and AEMOs 2021 Victorian Annual Planning Report have identified the need for additional interconnection to maintain Victorias supply reliability following the withdrawal of further coal-fired generation plants, and EnergyAustralias official advice that the Yallourn Power Station is expected to retire in mid-2028. We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. These are products from referral partners. Transgrid operates the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, and is part of the National Electricity Market (NEM). [5] State Grid Corporation of China was one of the other bidders, in a consortium with Macquarie Infrastructure Real Assets. Transgrid and AEMO Victorian Planning (AVP) have today published the Project Assessment Draft Report (PADR) for the Victoria New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project as part of the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) process. As part of this we are committed to having robust processes to determine stakeholder and community needs and be accountable on how feedback has been considered and incorporated into decision making. We operate and manage the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT. Each conductor is connected to a string of insulators that either suspend or terminate the conductor at the structure. endobj We are committed to working closely with local stakeholders, Traditional Owners, landholders and communities throughout the project area to understand how we can maximise benefits across the board. linkedin. This consultation will focus on Traditional Owners and communities that are potentially impacted by the alternative connection location of VNI West into WRL so we can be confident we understand all the local factors before making any decision. It is recommended that you engage with an electrical professional when making your application to assist in picking the right connection design for you. Our network extends throughout NSW and the ACT, with connections to Queensland and Victoria. There are three major underlying issues in contention and we not expressing the legal language or points but what we perceive as the underlying common sense issues: At first we didnt think the AER stood much of a chance in the appeal. We calculate as follows: By comparison, the four listed comparable investments, AUS, DUE, SKI trade as follows: You can see that the sharemarket tends to value these assets, once they have been optimised, and including some extra non regulated revenue at about 8.5X ebitda and at about 1.4X regulated asset base [RAB]. The insulators provide the required insulation to stop electricity leaking into the structure and then onto the ground. In response, further analysis is currently being undertaken jointly by AVP and Transgrid to include consideration of alternate VNI West options, connecting to WRL at different points between Mt Prospect and Bulgana, in the next phase of the RIT-T. As part of this additional VNI West RIT-T analysis, we will be consulting with Traditional Owners, communities and local governments in the areas of interest. The rapid retirement of major coal-fired generation in Australia has created an urgent need for new transmission infrastructure. As Ausgrid's standards are subject to ongoing review, the information contained in this document may be amended by Ausgrid at any time. To be read in conjunction with below variation. This work is part of the RIT-T framework for VNI West. Social and environmental issues are key considerations for a range of community and stakeholders in the assessment of any major infrastructure project, including major transmission projects. Waubra/Lexton option: a new 500kV line connecting WRL at a new terminal station (TS) near Waubra/Lexton to Project Energy Connect (PEC); plus, a potential variation of an additional 500kV spur to Bulgana (i.e. 12 0 obj As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. As a qualified journalist, Kelseigh aims to light the way for everyday Aussies, helping them find a better deal on their energy plan. As part of the AVP and Transgrid analysis, options are also being assessed to determine the benefits of harnessing more renewable generation from the western Victoria renewable energy zone through uprating WRL to 500kV all the way to Bulgana, irrespective of where VNI West connects in. Ausgrid owns most meters connected to our network. Private landowners are compensated for hosting the easement in accordance with the NSW Governments Land Acquisition. Switching stations are used to provide greater control of the electricity at particular points in the network. The Ausgrid network covers over 22,000 square kilometres, spanning from Sydney to the Great Dividing Range. If not, you can select your property on the map to report an outage. And also note ourlive generation widget,and theAPVI solar contribution. Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy and Transgrid (Network Operators) each hold an operating licence. SGC was likely to have paid a higher price than anyone else. This means that Ausgrid is the distribution network for households and businesses in Cronulla, Newcastle, the Hunter region, Nelson Bay and parts of Sydney. 8 0 obj SKI owns 15% of the consortium. Ausgrid was wholly owned by the Government of New South Wales from 2011 to 2016. These leases resulted in some additional obligations for the three operators, including the following: - The Code of Practice for Authorised Network Operators, which relates to environmental impact assessments and compliance, is required as a licence condition. The interconnector upgrade will boost interstate power flows and lower energy bills. The PADR submission phase is designed to receive feedback from stakeholders, including community, on the proposed preferred option. Ausgrid is the onlyelectricity distributorin this area and has sole responsibility for the maintenance of this network zone. For another comparison we can look at what was paid for Transgrid as recently as last year. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. A dependable partner to millions of Australians, were the backbone that energy suppliers rely on. VNI West is a core component and priority project in the AEMOs 2022 ISP, which confirms the need for short- and longer-term investment to increase the transfer capacity between the states and it will provide a unique opportunity to deliver transmission infrastructure that supports new private sector investment in Clean Energy. Once this is complete, youll need to lodge a request for a connection and define the electrical requirements of your property. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The route, design and location of any new infrastructure required to deliver VNI West has not been determined.Once AVP and Transgrid have determined in the PACR where best to connect VNI West into WRL, this will establish a broad area of interest that will subsequently be narrowed down to a corridor, and then a specific route, through further detailed assessment and planning as part of Initial Work activities. Once you are connected, all that is left to do is choose an electricity provider. Unfortunately we cannot provide dimensions for older models installed before 2004 due to the existence of a significant number of legacy models. This means you can have different electricity rates for usage at different times of the day, depending on the tariff you sign up to with your electricity retailer. Victoria New South Wales Interconnector (VNI West), is a proposed new high-capacity 500 kilovolt (kV) double-circuit overhead transmission line, providing a connection between the Western Renewables Link in Victoria and Project EnergyConnect in New South Wales. JFIF JExif MM * 2 :( XICC_PROFILE HLino mntrRGB XYZ 1 acspMSFT IEC sRGB -HP cprt P 3desc lwtpt bkpt rXYZ gXYZ , bXYZ @ dmnd T pdmdd vued L view $lumi meas $tech 0 rTRC. The change in voltages occurs at substations. The question posed relates specifically to the difference between Ausgrid's reported network component of bills (33.3%) vs. the figure referenced from the 2017 AEMC report (52.8%), and how the two figures can be reconciled. To read an interval meter the meter reader attaches an optical probe to the meter and downloads the 30-minute interval data into a handheld computer. 3 0 obj WRL is in the preparatory stage of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) and is therefore yet to receive the required environmental and planning approvals. Well-targeted and timely investment in the transmission network is therefore required to keep pace with these changes and provide consumers with the most cost-effective energy outcomes while maintaining reliability and security. In the case of Ausgrid, the network assets would then be leased to an entity or entities in which the private sector bidders would hold a 50.4% equity interest.1 The State would retain a 49.6% equity interest in the lessee entity or . This information may have changed over time. [2] Initial bidding was won by a consortium of State Grid Corporation of China and Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings. Network congestion is increasing in some areas of New South Wales and Victoria, and the systems reliance on the balancing benefits of interconnection between regions is also increasing. Automation systems enable us to exert control in any part of the network and to enable communication between substations or switching stations and our control centre. We are investigating potential VNI West connection locations along the proposed WRL route west of the currently proposed terminal station, including areas around Bulgana (Wotjobaluk Country) and Waubra/Lexton (Djaara Country). The hearings for this appeal will be in October and the judgment could just possibly be delivered prior to the sale being concluded. We note that in Australia CKI is the majority owner and operator of the wires and poles in South Australia (with the listed stapled security Spark Infrastrucure [SKI]), is the majority owner and operator of two of Victorias distribution businesses (Citipower and Powercor) again with its partner SKI, owns 100% of the gas transmission and distribution business Envestra [ENV]. Each meter records and displays the information differently. We acknowledge community concerns that can be created by this uncertainty and therefore want to make a decision as quickly as possible while ensuring that there is still adequate time for communities and other stakeholders to provide input. We understand the importance of building social licence for transmission projects through the RIT-T process and we are committed to working closely with communities to understand unique, local issues, and consider these issues as early as possible. We engage with the public to safely manage works that take place near our assets. Projects such as VNI West represent once-in-a-generation opportunities to shape the NSW and Victorian transmission network in a way that delivers the best possible value to electricity customers over the long term. [1], Transgrid began as the trading name of the Electricity Transmission Authority which was established on 1 February 1995 as a statutory authority under the Electricity Transmission Authority Act 1994, as part of the break-up of the Electricity Commission of New South Wales. Some people occasionally get confused about the difference between distributors such as Ausgrid and . All network operators with assets in NSW must be aware of and fully comply with all their legal obligations. These are products from a referral partner. Ausgrid welcomes the opportunity to comment on the AEMC's consultation paper regarding the participant derogation rule change proposals put forward by TransGrid and ElectraNet for the financeability of integrated system plan (ISP) projects. There are routine meetings with councils and in the new year, we will be providing more details on further opportunities for stakeholders to share their insights and feedback on VNI West connection locations to WRL. VNI West will be critical in the development of additional renewable generation in western Victoria and southwestern New South Wales, as the NEM transitions to low-emission generation technologies such as wind and solar. The following chart is from the AERs final report. Unfortunately we cannot provide dimensions for older models installed before 2004 due to the existence of a significant number of legacy models. Timing on the route selection process will be shared with stakeholders and community when known. AVP and Transgrid are committed to working with industry, government, investors, consumers, Traditional Owners, communities and landholders on this project as we work to secure and shape Australias energy future in the long-term interests of consumers. Ausgrid maintains a copy of this and other Network Standards together with updates and amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au. Transgrid's Telecommunications network is one of the largest optical fibre network in Australia, with the majority of the network's Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) strung above the electricity transmission network. This includes opportunities for earlier and deeper engagement with local communities to help better manage impacts and to make the most of regional development opportunities for host communities. 2 0 obj Ausgrid is an electricity distribution company which owns, maintains and operates the electrical networks supplying 1.8 million customers servicing more than 4 million people in Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter regions of New South Wales, Australia. Please see the review page for details of the review. We operate and manage the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT. The residents, after many urgent appeals to Ausgrid's COO Trevor Armstrong and the chairman Roger Massey-Green, had been given no other option to notify local MP's, the media, the Environmental Protection Authority and other authorities to get action against Ausgrid. It shows that: Ausgrids real revenues increased 150% between 2005 and 2012 and increased 66% between 2010 and 2013. 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A transmission line transmits electricity across vast distances. This suite of documents comprises TransGrid's application of the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) which has been prepared and made available solely for informat Read more about .`, The safety and welfare of our people, delivery partners, and the broader community is our highest priority. Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator Victorian Planning (AVP) are progressing a joint Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) to assess the technical and economic viability of expanding the transmission interconnector capacity between Victoria and New South Wales. The key difference between a switching station and substation is that a power transformer is not installed at the switching station. 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A lot of work is currently underway to understand the specific land use and community issues for each of the potential connection points to inform that decision. 255 (H) x 170 (W) x 63 (D) OR 273 (H) x 170 (W) x 63 (D) with an optional external hook. For this reason, these meters are also known as time of use meters. The proposed expansion will address transmission network limitations. Reduce carbon emissions, and helping achieve state-based renewable energy targets, while continuing to deliver safe, reliable and affordable electricity to consumers. youtube With a future with diminishing mineral resource extraction, and the best arable land being progressively sterilised by a variety of impacts (urban sprawl, land degradation (erosion, salinisation, acidification)), and more mouths to feed because of the rapacious demands of developers and other pro-immigration scammers, there seems little opportunity to reel in this dire situation without severely reducing our expectations in resource consumption (ie, living standards). Whether benchmarking is an appropriate method for estimating allowable costs for Ausgrid and whether the AER used benchmarking in an appropriate way to produce an appropriate outcome. 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