On 13 March 2026, we published the draft amendments to our Non-contestable Guideline. We proposed a new Chapter 8 to incorporate the Improving the cost recovery arrangements for transmission non-network options Rule (the ICRA Rule) into the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Investment (EII) framework. The new chapter outlines our approach to assessing and making determinations on payment methodologies and cost recovery for non‑network options (NNOs) components of network infrastructure projects.
These changes are to provide network operators and other stakeholders with guidance on:
- The framework for applications and determinations on NNO components.
- Our requirements for the timing and contents of an application including:
- eligibility and materiality thresholds
- other relevant information.
- Our approach to consultation, including pre-application discussions.
- The factors we consider in assessing an application and our timeframes for making a determination.
We also made some additional minor and administrative amendments to the Non-contestable Guideline.