The AER has released its process guideline (final) for contingent project applications by electricity transmission network service providers (TNSPs).
The AER is required under Clause 6A.8.2(d) of the National Electricity Rules (NER) to assess contingent project applications. The NER also set out the requirements on TNSPs in lodging applications and the obligations on the AER in assessing applications.
The AER is not required by the NER to publish a guideline on contingent project applications but the AER has done so to assist TNSPs lodge an application that complies with the requirements of the NER.
The guideline is attached and is also available from the AER's website.