The AER is required by the National Electricity Rules (NER) to assess applications by network service providers to amend their revenue determination to include the revenue required for a contingent project.
- Clause 6A.8.2(d) of the NER requires the AER to assess contingent project applications by transmission network service providers (TNSPs).
- Clause 6.6A.2(d) of the NER requires the AER to assess contingent project applications by distribution network service providers (DNSPs).
The NER set out the requirements on TNSPs and DNSPs in lodging applications and the obligations on the AER in assessing applications.