On 13 August 2025, the AER received a notice of dispute from the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) disputing the conclusions of Transgrid’s Meeting system strength requirements in NSW Project Assessment Conclusions Report (PACR). The PACR was published on 14 July 2025.
The CIS raised the dispute on the grounds that Transgrid has not correctly applied the RIT-T for Meeting system strength requirements in NSW. The grounds relate to the identification of credible options, as required by clause 5.15.2 of the National Electricity Rules (NER).
Next Steps:
We will consider the content of the dispute notice and may seek further information from the CIS, Transgrid and other stakeholders as needed. If we accept the dispute, and the grounds for the dispute are not found to be misconceived or lacking in substance, we will release a determination outlining whether we require Transgrid to amend its PACR, and if so, what amendments we require Transgrid to make to its PACR.