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AER exemption guidelines review

The forum on 14th December 2017 aims to review AER's exemption guidelines for transmission connections, introducing new rules regarding Dedicated Connection Assets to enhance transparency and access. Key changes include subdividing DCAs by length threshold and revising generator and battery connections standards. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on proposed revisions to Network Guidelines, dispute resolution processes, and exemption guidelines. Contact AER for further details.

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AER exemption guidelines review

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  1. AER exemption guidelines review Stakeholder Forum 9am – 11am AEDT Thursday 14 December 2017

  2. Agenda

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  4. Transmission Connection and Planning Arrangements Rule Change • aims to improve transparency, contestability, access and clarity of ownership in relation to transmission level connections • introduces the Dedicated Connection Asset (DCA), which is distinct from, but connected to a transmission network and is used to connect a generator or load • Does not apply in Victoria Connection assets rule change

  5. AER’s proposed revisions to the Network Guideline • Rule subdivides DCAs based on 30km length threshold • Small DCAs (<30km) – proposed deemed class NDO8 • Large DCAs (≥30km) – proposed registrable class NRO6 • Exempt large DCAs must abide by: • negotiating principles;AER approved access policy; commercial arbitration • any additional conditions set by the AER – suggestions? Connection assets rule change

  6. Agenda

  7. Generator and battery connections • Rules do not apply Generator Performance Standards to generators connected via exempt networks • Classes NDO1, NRO1 & NRO2 revised - need for AEMO oversight over connecting generation capacity of 5MW and above for system security • Exempt networks of ≥11kV to consult with AEMO • Should exemption class NRO2 be closed? Revised network guideline – other changes

  8. Parent NMI and ENM details to be provided to customers on bills • Relax the restriction to meter read frequency of no more than once per month to allow more flexible, weekly payments for selected customer groups. • Other comments from stakeholders on amendments intended to clarify existing material Revised network guideline – other changes

  9. Agenda

  10. Two key changes: • Expand ombudsman access to all residential classes • Exempt entities to have in place appropriate complaints and dispute handling processes • Proposed changes align Retail and Network Guideline approaches to dispute resolution Dispute resolution changes

  11. Dispute resolution changes

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  13. Draft Retail Exempt Selling Guideline • Submissions close COB Tuesday 19 December • Draft Network Exemption Guideline • Submissions close COB Monday 15 January • We will publish final Guidelines in quarter 1, 2018 • Contact us at: AERExemptions@aer.gov.au Next steps

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