ElectraNet - Heywood RIT-T - Request for Rule 5.16.6 determination - 5 April 2013

On 5 April 2013, ElectraNet submitted an application to the AER seeking a determination, with respect to the proposed South Australia–Victoria (Heywood) Interconnector Upgrade, that the preferred option satisfies the regulatory investment test for transmission (RIT-T). The AER is considering ElectraNet’s application in accordance with the requirements under clause 5.16.6 of the National Electricity Rules.

Prior to receiving ElectraNet's application, the AER received correspondence from several stakeholders about the South Australia–Victoria (Heywood) Interconnector Upgrade RIT-T. To ensure a transparent and timely process, the AER has published this correspondence (with prior approval of the parties) along with the ElectraNet/AEMO response.

*EnerNoc lodged a formal dispute under clause 5.16.5 of the NER with respect to the ElectraNet/AEMO RIT-T. However, the AER could not consider the dispute as it was not lodged within the timeframe prescribed in the NER. The AER has noted the correspondence as part of its 5.16.6 determination process.