Indicative timetable
Back to top| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Feedback loop assessment requirements met | 26 November 2020 |
| Contingent project application submitted | 27 November 2020 |
| Submissions on TransGrid's application due | 21 December 2020 |
| Final Decision | 13 April 2021 |
Application
Back to topOn 27 November 2020, TransGrid submitted an application to the AER to amend its revenue determination in accordance with clause 6A.8.2 and clause 11.114.3 of the NER to account for the costs of delivering the Victoria to New South Wales (NSW) Interconnector Minor Upgrade Project (VNI).
VNI is defined in the National Electricity Rules (NER) as a priority project for early implementation. The VNI is a joint TransGrid and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) project, which increases the transfer capacity of the existing interconnector between Victoria and NSW by approximately 170 MW during peak demand conditions in NSW.
This application has been lodged in accordance with clause 5.16A.5 consistent with the new ISP provisions in the NER which have been introduced to action the ISP.
| Documents (1) | Author |
|---|---|
| TransGrid - Contingent Project Application - VNI Minor Upgrade - 27 November 2020 ( PDF 1.35 MB ) | Transgrid |
Supporting information
Back to topSubmissions
Back to topWe invited energy consumers and other interested parties to make submissions on TransGrid's contingent project application by close of business 21 December 2020.
| Documents (3) | Author |
|---|---|
| PIAC - Letter on Minor VNI Contingent Project - 20 December 2020 ( PDF 155.36 KB ) | Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) |
| ERM Power - VNI Minor upgrade TransGrid Contingent Project Application - 21 December 2020 ( PDF 216.6 KB ) | ERM Power |
| Major Energy Users - VNI Minor Contingent Project Application - 21 December 2020 ( PDF 135.62 KB ) | Major Energy Users Inc (MEU) |