On 30 October 2015 AusNet Services submitted its electricity transmission regulatory proposal, proposed negotiating framework and proposed pricing methodology to the AER.
Regulatory proposal
AusNet Services - 2017-22 TRR - Plain language overview - Revised (submitted on 13 Nov 15) - October 2015
Supporting information - Appendices
AusNet Services - Appendix 1A - Cost Allocation Methodology - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 1B - Related Party Arrangements-Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 3A - Stakeholder Engagement Forums - Summaries - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 3B - Consultation Paper-Accelerated Depreciation - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 4B - 2014 DNSP Vic Demand Report - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 4C - 2014 AEMO Report for Victoria - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 4E - Cost Estimating Methodology - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 4F - Advice on Cost Escalation Rates for Materials Inputs - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 4H - ICT Strategy 2017-2022-PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 5A - Aon Insurance Report_PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 5B - Aon Self - Insurance Report - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 5D - Opex Step Changes-PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 5E - CIE Labour Price Forecasts - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 5F - AusNet Services opex productivity growth (2006-14) - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 7A - Fitting probability distributions to Service Component data - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 7B - Network Capability Incentive Parameter Action Plan (2017-22) - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 7C - AEMO's NCIPAP endorsement letter - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10A - Review of the AER's conceptual analysis for equity beta - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10B - NERA Economic Consulting – The Cost of Equity - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10C - NERA Economic Consulting - Further Assessment of the Historical MRP - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10D - Frontier Economics - Cost of equity estimates over time - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10E - Statement of Dr J Robert Malko - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10F - Statement of Ronald L Knecht - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10H - Frontier Economics - An Updated Estimate of the Required Return on Equity - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10I - Averaging Period Letter - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 11A - An Appropriate Regulatory Estimate of Gamma - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 11B - Estimating Distribution and Redemption Rates - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 14A - Proposed Pricing Methodology (updated submitted on 6 Nov 2015) - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 15A - Victorian Negotiating Framework - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Bushing Replacement - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - CB Replacement - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Circuit Breakers Online Monitoring - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Civil Infrastructure Replacement - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Commun Network Support Infrast & Systems - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Communication Network Bearers - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Communication Network Technologies - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Disconnectors & Earth Switch Replacement - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Fire Protection SR - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Instrument Transformer Replacement - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Rack Structures Fall Arrest Install - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Reactive Plant Replacement - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Safety & Security of Commmunication Assets - Public (submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Security System Infrastructure Replacement - Public (submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Transformer Improved Safe Maintenance Access - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Transformer Life Extension - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW - Transmission Line Insulator Rep - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW- MSS-DDTS 1&2-330kV lines Tower Upgrade - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW- Structures (Towers) Fall Arrest Systems - October 2015
AusNet Services - 2017-22 POW -Transformer Bushing Online Monitoring - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-11 - Asset Replacement and Refurbishment - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-13 - Condition Monitoring - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-14 - Environmental Management - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-17 - Network Performance Monitoring - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-22 - Risk Management - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-24 - Asset Renewal Planning Guide - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-52 - DC Power Supplies - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-53 - Capacitor Banks - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-54 - Circuit Breakers - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-55 - Civil Infrastructure -Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-56 - Communication Systems - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-58 - Diesel Generators - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-59 - Disconnectors Earth Switches - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-60 - Earth Grids - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-61 - Fire Detection and Suppression - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-62 - Gas Insulated Switchgear - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-63 - Infrastructure Security - Public (Submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-64 - Instrument Transformers - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-65 - Line Easements - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-67 - Power Transformers Oil Filled Reactors - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-68 - Secondary Systems - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-71 - Static VAR Compensators - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-73 - Surge Arresters - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-75 - Transmission Line Insulators - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-77 - Transmission Line Structures - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-78 - Transmission Line Structure Foundations - Non Confidential - October 2015
AusNet Services - AMS 10-79 - Transmission Line Conductors - Public - October 2015
AusNet Services - Asset Management Plan 2015-16 to 2019-20 - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Certification of the Reasonableness of Key Assumptions - October 2015
AusNet Services - Compliance Checklist - National Electricity Rules - October 2015
AusNet Services - FBTS Transformer and CB Replacement Planning Report_PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - HYTS CB Replacement Planning Report - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Network Capital Expenditure Overview 2017-22 - October 2015
AusNet Services - Proposed Transmission Cost Allocation Methodology 2015 - October 2015
AusNet Services - RWTS Transformer and CB Replacement Planning Report_PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - Signed Directors' Statutory Declaration - October 2015
AusNet Services - SVTS Redevelpment Planning Report - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - TSTS Transformer and CB Replacement Planning Report - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - WMTS Redevelopment Planning Report - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - XA09 RTS Business Case - PUBLIC (re-submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - XA14 WMTS Business Case - PUBLIC (re-submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - XB59 HTS Business Case - PUBLIC (re-submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - XC17 FBTS Business Case -PUBLIC (re-submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - XC19 SMTS Business Case - PUBLIC (re-submitted 9 Nov) - October 2015
AusNet Services - XC28 HWPS Business Case - PUBLIC (re-submitted on 9 Nov) - October 2015
Models
AusNet Services - AST Transmission 2017-22 TRR - PTRM model - October 2015
AusNet Services - AST Transmission 2017-22 TRR - Roll Forward Model - October 2015
AusNet Services - AST Transmission 2017-22 TRR - Capex Model - October 2015
AusNet Services - Appendix 10J - Cost of Debt Estimate - October 2015
Regulatory information notice
AusNet Services - Regulatory Information Notice - Basis of Preparation - October 2015
AusNet Services - KPMG Reset RIN Report - Audit Opinions - October 2015
AusNet Services - KPMG Reset RIN Report - Review Opinions - October 2015
AusNet Services - RIN Schedule 1 - 8.1 - Overview of Risk Compliance Management - October 2015
AusNet Services - RIN Schedule 1 - 8.1 - Risk Management Policy Framework - October 2015
AusNet Services - RINs Schedule 1 - 4.2.b - Basis for top-down capex adjustment - October 2015
AusNet Services - RIN Schedule 1 - 7.12a - Vegetation Management - October 2015
AusNet Services - RINs Schedule 1 - 4.2.b - Forecast inflation estimate - October 2015
AusNet Services - Regulatory Information Notice - Template - PUBLIC - October 2015
AusNet Services - RINs Schedule 1 - 11.2.b - AusNet Services Electricity - October 2015
AusNet Services - RINs Schedule 1 - 21.4 - RAB Accelerated Depreciation Analysis - October 2015
AusNet Services - RINs Schedule 1 - 25.1 - AusNet’s Transmission System Map - October 2015
AusNet Services - RINs Schedule 1 - 29.1 - Corporate structure - October 2015
Confidentiality claims
This notice is an approximate indication of the proportion and comparative proportion of material in AusNet Services revenue proposal for 2017-22 that is subject to a claim of confidentiality.
AusNet Services - TRR 2017-2022 - Confidentiality template v1 (re-submitted 9 November 2015)
Submissions - Proposed negotiated transmission service criteria (NTSC) for AusNet Services
Under clause 6A.2.2(3) of the NER, the AER's transmission determination for AusNet Services must set out the Negotiated Transmission Service Criteria (NTSC). The NTSC determined by the AER must give effect to, and be consistent with, the negotiated transmission service principles set out in clause 6A.9.1 of the NER.
Submissions - to Regulatory Proposal
Submissions on AusNet Services’ revenue proposal and the AER’s proposed negotiated transmission service criteria closed on 4 February 2016.
AusNet Services -Submission on AusNet Services electricity transmission regulatory proposal 2017-22 - 4 February 2016
GreenSync - Submission on AusNet Services electricity transmission regulatory proposal 2017-22 - 4 February 2016
EUCV - Submission on AusNet Services electricity transmission regulatory proposal 2017-22 - 9 February 2016
CCP - Submission on AusNet Services electricity transmission regulatory proposal 2017-22 - 8 February 2016
Late submissions - to Regulatory Proposal
Submissions on AusNet Services’ revenue proposal closed on 4 February 2016. On 7 April 2016 the AER received a submission from AusNet Services regarding three synchronous condensers on its network which have reached the end of their economic lives. The AER may, but need not, consider a submission it receives after the consultation period has ended.
AusNet Services - Transmission Revenue Reset Update on Synchronous Condensers - 7 April 2016
AusNet Services - Transmission Revenue Reset Update on Synchronous Condensers - Attachment 1 - AEMO Letter
Issues paper
On 11 December 2015 the AER released an issues paper on AusNet Services' transmission regulatory proposal. The issues paper sets out our initial views of AusNet Services' proposal, including what we think will be some of the key issues in our assessment.
Stakeholder forum
On 17 December 2015, the AER held a stakeholder forum on the revenue proposal submitted by AusNet Services for its electricity transmission network.