Overview

Application

The AER is required to set a revenue cap for the non-contestable elements of the transmission services provided by Powerlink for the period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2012. On 3 April 2006, the AER received Powerlink’s revenue cap application.

In accordance with its Statement of Regulatory Principles, the AER has reviewed the application and supporting attachments, and is satisfied that they comply with its Information Requirements Guidelines. Accordingly, the AER has commenced public consultation on Powerlink's application. Interested parties were invited to provide written submissions to the AER by 13 June 2006.

Powerlink determination - Letter to the AER - 3 April 2006

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink determination - Attachment 1 - Information templates - 3 April 2006

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Queensland transmission network revenue proposal - Application - 1 July 2007-30 June 2012

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Powerlink Queensland
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Supporting information - Annual reports & asset management strategy

Powerlink - Annual Report 2001 to 2002

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Annual Report 2002 to 2003

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Annual Report 2003 to 2004

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Annual Report 2004 to 2005

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Asset management strategy 2005

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Powerlink Queensland
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Supporting information - Forecast capital expenditure

ROAM scenario analysis revisions for PNG pipeline - 22 February 2006

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ROAM consulting
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ROAM identification of generation development scenarios - 5 September 2005

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ROAM consulting
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ROAM consulting - Powerlink planning criteria policy - 29 March 2006

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ROAM consulting
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Supporting information - Annual planning reports and historic capital expenditure

Powerlink - Annual planning report 2002

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Annual planning report 2003

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Annual planning report 2004

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Annual planning report 2005

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Past capex summary large projects

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Past capex summary small projects

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Powerlink Queensland
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Supporting information - Documents for historic projects

Powerlink - Request for information - Emerging Transmission Network Limitations - Brisbane South - Logan region - 2 July 2001

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Draft recommendation - Emerging Transmission Network Limitations - Brisbane South - Logan region - 8 March 02

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Final recommendation - Emerging Transmission Network Limitations - Brisbane South - Logan region - 24 April 2002

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Request for information - Emerging Transmission Network Limitations - Brisbane South - Darling Downs area - 17 June 02

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Application notice - proposed new large network asset - Darling Downs - 31 March 2003

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Final recommendation - proposed new large network asset - Darling Downs - 8 July 2003

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Request for information - Emerging Transmission Network Limitations - Gold Coast and Tweed area - 22 August 2003

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - application notice - proposed new large network asset - Gold Coast and Tweed areas - 19 April 2004

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final report - proposed new large network assets - Gold Coast and Tweed area - 6 July 04

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Cairns final report

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - request for information - emerging network limitations - supply to Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs - 23 June 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - Amendment to request for information - emerging network limitations - supply to Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs - 27 November 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - application notice - proposed new large network asset - Brisbane CBD area - 17 December 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final report - proposed new large network asset - Brisbane CBD area - 20 February 04

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - application notice - proposed new large network asset - South West Brisbane area - 29 October 04

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final report - proposed new large network asset - South West Brisbane area - 17 December 04

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - request for information - Queensland transmission network constraints - February 2001

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - draft recommendation - addressing transmission network constraints - 10 August 2001

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final recommendation - addressing transmission network constraints - 21 September 01

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - request for information - emerging transmission network limitations - supply to inland central Queensland - 14 October 2002

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - application notice - proposed new large network asset - inland central Queensland - 21 February 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final report - proposed new large netwrok asset - inland Queensland - 9 April 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - draft recommendation - emerging network limitations - Gold Coast 110kV ring and Mudgeeraba 275 kV transformer capacity - February 02

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final recommendation - emerging network limitations - Gold Coast 110kV ring and Mudgeeraba 275 kV transformer capacity - April 02

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - application notice - proposed new large network area - Ipswich Area reinforcement - 3 June 05

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final report - proposed new large network area - Ipswich area reinforcement - 25 July 05

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - request for information - emerging transmission network limitations - Cairns and far North Queensland area - 30 May 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - application notice - proposed new network asset - Cairns and far North Queensland area - 12 August 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Powerlink - final report - proposed new large network asset - Cairns and far North Queensland area - 30 May 03

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Powerlink Queensland
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Stakeholder forum

The AER held a public forum on Powerlink Queensland’s (Powerlink) revenue cap reset application on Thursday, 20 April 2006.  AER chairman, Mr Steve Edwell outlined to the forum the AER’s processes for considering Powerlink’s revenue cap application. Powerlink provided an overview of its application. Participants were invited to comment on Powerlink’s application and/or ask questions at the public forum.

Revenue cap reset process

  • Receive Powerlink’s application—3 April 2006
  • Public forum on Powerlink’s application—20 April 2006
  • Submissions close on the application—1 June 2006
  • Release the AER’s draft decision and consultant’s report*—September 2006
  • Submissions close on the draft decision and consultant’s report—October 2006
  • Release the AER’s final decision—December 2006.

* The AER will engage consultants to assist with reviewing Powerlink’s application.

Background

Under the National Electricity Rules, the AER is responsible for regulating the revenues associated with the non-contestable elements of the transmission services provided by Powerlink. The AER will set Powerlink’s revenue cap for a five year period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2012.

Prior to the formation of the AER, the ACCC was responsible for regulating Powerlink’s revenues. The ACCC set a revenue cap for a five and a half year period from 1 January 2002 to 30 June 2007.

Powerlink is a government owned corporation that owns, develops, operates and maintains Queensland’s high voltage electricity transmission network. This network is used to transport high voltage electricity from generators to electricity distribution networks and directly to large business customers in Queensland.

Agenda - Public Forum - Powerlink Queensland revenue cap reset application - 20 April 2006

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AER
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Minutes - Public Forum - Powerlink Queensland revenue cap reset application - 20 April 2006

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AER
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Powerlink presentation - public forum - Powerlink Queensland revenue cap reset application - 20 April 2006

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Powerlink Queensland
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EUAA presentation - public forum- Powerlink Queensland revenue cap reset application - 20 April 2006

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Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA)
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Powerlink's response to questions raised by the EUAA - 12 May 2006

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Powerlink Queensland
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Submissions - to Powerlink's application

Submissions closed 13 June 2006

SP AusNet - submission to Powerlinks application - 8 June 2006

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SP AusNet
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Energy Users Association of Australia submission to Powerlinks application - 13 June 2006

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Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA)
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Ergon Energy - submission to Powerlinks application - 13 June 2006

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Ergon Energy
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Major Energy Users - submission to Powerlinks application - 21 June 2006

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Major Energy Users Inc (MEU)
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Energy Action Group - submission to Powerlinks application - 29 June 2006

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Energy Action Group
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Powerlink - response to EUAA submission - 30 August 2006

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Powerlink Queensland
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