The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) today published its determination on AusNet Services’ cost pass through application to recover costs related to a change in easements tax payable to the Victorian Government incurred for the 2023–24 regulatory year.
Our decision is to approve AusNet's proposed pass through amount of $55.9 million ($nominal, GST exclusive). This will allow AusNet to recover the material increase in its forecast easement land tax from transmission network users in the 2023–24 regulatory year.
The National Electricity Rules (NER) recognise the risk that AusNet’s land tax assessments may vary during a regulatory control period. The NER allow for AusNet to recover its actual total land tax payable each year. We are satisfied the proposed pass through amount is appropriate and meets the rule requirements.
On average, the estimated bill impact of this cost pass through for residential customers in Victoria is an increase of approximately $8 in the 2023–24 regulatory year.