Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated RegulationsSchedule 2 Further modifications to operation of National Electricity Rules
This Schedule modifies the operation of the National Electricity Rules.
After clause 1.7.1
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If there is an inconsistency between the Rules and the National Measurement Act , the National Measurement Act prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(a) In an instrument made under the Rules :
(1) a reference to the "National Electricity Law", "Law" or "NEL" must be regarded as a reference to the National Electricity (NT) Law; and
(2) a reference to the "National Electricity Rules", "Rules" or "NER" must be regarded as a reference to the National Electricity Rules as defined in section 2(1) of the National Electricity (NT) Law.
(b) Paragraph (a) applies despite any provision to the contrary in an instrument.
(c) For the purposes of the application in this jurisdiction of an instrument made under the Rules :
(1) the reference to "the national electricity system" in the national electricity objective stated in section 7 of the Law must be regarded as a reference to one or more, or all, of the local electricity systems, as the case requires;
(2) if the context or subject matter indicates or requires, a reference in the instrument to:
(i) "regulatory control period" must be regarded as including a reference to the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period and the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period ; and
(ii) "distribution determination" must be regarded as including a reference to the 2009 NT Network Price Determination and the 2014 NT Network Price Determination ; and
(3) the AER must interpret the instrument consistently with the objects of the application Act of this jurisdiction and the modifications made to the National Electricity Law and the Rules by or under that Act.
(d) In this clause:
2009 NT Network Price Determination means the "Final Determination – Networks Pricing: 2009 Regulatory Reset" made by the Utilities Commission under the Utilities Commission Act (NT), Electricity Reform Act (NT) and Chapter 6 of the NT Network Access Code that applied from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2014.
Clause 1.8.1(b)
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of Registered Participants maintained by AEMO
insert
kept by the Utilities Commission under section 37 of the Electricity Reform Act (NT)
After rule 1.9
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Note
Costs for NTESMO are to be considered as part of the progressive application of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Where, for any provision of these Rules , a corporate entity is both a Network Service Provider and NTESMO , any costs incurred by that corporate entity in complying with any requirements imposed on NTESMO under a provision where this clause applies are not to be recovered by that corporate entity as a Network Service Provider under Chapter 6 .
After rule 1.11, heading
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Note:
This rule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
After Chapters 2, 2A, 3, and 4, headings
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Note:
This Chapter has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ). The application of this Chapter will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) Clause 5.1.2(d), table
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Connection Applicant |
Process |
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A Registered Participant or a person intending to become a Registered Participant for a generating plant connecting to a transmission network or a person who is covered by an exemption from the requirement to hold a licence for operating in the electricity supply industry for a generating plant connecting to a transmission network |
Rule 5.3 applies |
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A Registered Participant or a person intending to become a Registered Participant (or a person pursuant to clause 5.1A.1(c)) for a load connecting to a transmission network |
Rule 5.3 applies |
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A load connecting to a distribution network where the Connection Applicant is a Registered Participant or a person intending to become a Registered Participant (and is not acting as the agent of a retail customer ) |
Rule 5.3 applies |
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A distribution network connecting to another distribution network or to a transmission network where the Connection Applicant is a Registered Participant , intending to become a Registered Participant or will obtain an exemption from registration |
Rule 5.3 applies |
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A Market Network Service Provider or person intending to register as one seeking connection to a distribution network or a transmission network |
Rule 5.3 applies |
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An embedded generating unit connecting to a distribution network where the Connection Applicant is a Registered Participant or a person intending to become a Registered Participant |
Rules 5.3 and 5.3A apply (see clause 5.3.1A for the interaction between the two rules) |
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A non-registered embedded generator who makes an election for rule 5.3A to apply instead of Chapter 5A or a non-registered embedded generator above the relevant materiality threshold |
Rules 5.3 and 5.3A apply (see clause 5.3.1A for the interaction between the two rules) |
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A Generator wishing to alter a connected generating plant in the circumstances set out in clause 5.3.9 |
Clause 5.3.9 applies |
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A Connection Applicant for prescribed transmission services or negotiated transmission services that do not require the establishment or modification of a connection or alteration of a connected generating plant in the circumstances set out in clause 5.3.9 |
Rule 5.3 applies as modified by clause 5.2A.3(c) |
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An Embedded Generator or Market Network Service Provider applying for distribution network user access |
Rule 5.3 or 5.3A (as applicable) and rule 5.3AA apply |
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A load or generating plant connecting to a declared shared network |
Rule 5.3 as modified by clause 5.1A.1(d) to (g) and rule 5.3B apply |
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A load that is above the relevant materiality threshold connecting to a distribution network where the Connection Applicant is not a Registered Participant and is not intending to become a Registered Participant (unless it is acting as the agent of a retail customer ) |
Rule 5.3 applies |
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A load that is below the relevant materiality threshold connecting to a distribution network where the Connection Applicant is not a Registered Participant and is not intending to become a Registered Participant (unless it is acting as the agent of a retail customer ) A non-registered embedded generator who does not make an election for Rule 5.3A to apply instead of Chapter 5A, other than a non-registered embedded generator above the relevant materiality threshold |
Chapter 5A applies |
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A retail customer (or a retailer on behalf of that customer) connecting a micro embedded generator to a distribution network |
Chapter 5A applies |
(2) Clause 5.1.2(f)(1)
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(1) the negotiating principles set out in Chapter 6, rather than schedule 5.11, will apply to negotiations between a Transmission Network Service Provider and a Connection Applicant for negotiated transmission services (as if they were negotiated distribution services );
(3) Clause 5.1.2(f)(3)
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(3) disputes between a Transmission Network Service Provider and a Connection Applicant as to terms and conditions of access for the provision of prescribed transmission services or for the provision of negotiated transmission services will be determined under Chapter 6, rather than rule 5.5 (as if they were negotiated distribution services ).
After clause 5.1.2
insert
In this Chapter:
non-registered embedded generator has the same meaning as in clause 5A.A.1
"relevant materiality threshold" means a generation or load capacity threshold (for a local electricity system or part of a local electricity system), in MW, specified by a local instrument for the purposes of this definition.
Note
The requirements of this Chapter 5 relating to the materiality threshold will take effect in this jurisdiction when a threshold is specified by a local instrument.
(1) Clause 5.1A.2(c)
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(c) the technical terms and conditions of connection agreements regarding standards of performance must be established in accordance with the requirements of jurisdictional electricity legislation , with the objective of ensuring that the power system operates securely and reliably and in accordance with any system standard ;
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (c) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedules 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The system standards referred to in paragraph (c) are those that correspond to the system standards in schedule 5.1a in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (c) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.1A.2(e)(2)
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AEMO
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NTESMO
After clause 5.1A.2
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(a) A person must not engage in the activity of owning, controlling or operating a dedicated connection asset unless the person is a Transmission Network Service Provider , or a person who holds an exemption from the requirement to hold a licence under Part 3 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000 (NT) to own or operate that dedicated connection asset .
(b) A person who holds an exemption from the requirement to hold a licence under Part 3 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000 (NT) to own or operate a large dedicated connection asset must, in relation to that dedicated connection asset , comply with clause 5.2A(6)(c), clause 5.2A.8 and rule 5.5 as if that person were a Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider .
(c) A Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider is:
(1) only required to comply with a rule that is expressed to apply to a Network Service Provider or a Transmission Network Service Provider in those capacities where the rule expressly provides that it applies to a Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider ; and
(2) required to comply with all rules which are expressed to apply to a Registered Participant .
(d) A Transmission Network Service Provider is taken to be a Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider only in so far as its activities relate to any of its dedicated connection assets .
Clause 5.2.1(b)(4)
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regions or partly combined regions , intra-regional transmission break-up
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network elements, or network break-up,
(1) Clause 5.2.2(a)
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(a) If requested to do so by a Transmission Network User, Distribution Network User , NTESMO or the AER, the Utilities Commission (in relation to a dedicated connection asset ), a Network Service Provider and a Transmission Network User or Distribution Network User (as the case may be) must document the terms of any network connection arrangements made prior to 1 July 2019 and the resulting document will then be deemed to be a connection agreement for the purposes of the Rules .
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
(2) Clause 5.2.2(b)(1) and (3)
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13 December 1998
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1 July 2019
(1) After clause 5.2.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (a) and (k) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.2.3(b)(1)
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schedule 5.1
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(3) Clause 5.2.3(b)
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between schedule 5.1
insert
between jurisdictional electricity legislation
(4) Clause 5.2.3(b)(3)
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schedule 5.1
insert
the jurisdictional electricity legislation
(5) After clause 5.2.3(b), note
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (b) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedule 5.1 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (b) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(6) Clause 5.2.3(c)
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(c) Where the provisions of the connection agreement vary the technical requirements set out in jurisdictional electricity legislation , the relevant Network Service Provider must report on such variations to NTESMO on an annual basis.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (c) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in the schedules to Chapter 5 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (c) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(7) Clause 5.2.3(d)(3)
omit
schedule 5.1
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(8) Clause 5.2.3(d)(9) and (10)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(9) Clause 5.2.3(d)(11)
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(11) provide to NTESMO the information required from Generators and Customers to support a connection application under these Rules and jurisdictional electricity legislation ; and
(10) After clause 5.2.3(d)(11), note
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (d)(3) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedule 5.1, in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The information referred to in paragraph (d)(11) corresponds to the information required under schedule 5.2 or 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (d)(3) and (11) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(11) Clause 5.2.3(e)
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AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(12) Clause 5.2.3(j)
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(j) If in NTESMO's reasonable opinion, there is a risk a Network Service Provider's plant or equipment will:
(1) adversely affect network capability, power system security, quality or reliability of supply, inter-regional power transfer capability; or
(2) adversely affect the use of a network by a Network User,
NTESMO may request the Network Service Provider to provide information relating to the protection systems and the control systems of the equipment, and following such a request, the Network Service Provider must provide the information to NTESMO and any other relevant Network Service Provider(s).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
Note
The application of paragraph (j) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(13) Clause 5.2.3(l)
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(l) All information provided to NTESMO and the relevant Network Service Provider (s) under paragraph (j) must be treated as confidential information by those recipients.
(1) After clause 5.2.4, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (d) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.2.4(b)(2)
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schedule 5.3
insert
any relevant technical requirements in jurisdictional electricity legislation
(3) After clause 5.2.4(b)
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (b)(2) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedule 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (b)(2) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(4) Clause 5.2.4(c)
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(c) If in NTESMO 's reasonable opinion, there is a risk that a Customer 's plant will:
(1) adversely affect network capability , power system security , quality or reliability of supply , inter-regional power transfer capability ; or
(2) adversely affect the use of a network by a Network User ,
NTESMO may request a Customer to provide information relating to the protection systems and control systems of the equipment, and following such a request, the Customer must provide the information to NTESMO and the relevant Network Service Provider (s).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
Note
The application of paragraph (c) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(5) Clause 5.2.4(e)
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(e) All information provided to NTESMO and the relevant Network Service Provider (s) under paragraph (c) must be treated as confidential information by those recipients.
(1) After clause 5.2.5, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (c) and (e) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.2.5(b)(2)
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Schedule 5.2
insert
any relevant technical requirements in jurisdictional electricity legislation
(3) After clause 5.2.5(b)
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (b)(2) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedule 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (b)(2) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(4) Clause 5.2.5(d)
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(d) If in NTESMO 's reasonable opinion, there is a risk that a Generator's plant will:
(1) adversely affect network capability , power system security , quality or reliability of supply, inter-regional power transfer capability ; or
(2) adversely affect the use of a network by a Network User
NTESMO may request a Generator to provide information relating to the protection systems and the control systems of the equipment, and following such a request, the Generator must provide the information to NTESMO and the relevant Network Service Provider (s).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
Note
The application of paragraph (d) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(5) Clause 5.2.5(f)
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(f) All information provided to NTESMO and the relevant Network Service Provider (s) under paragraph (d) must be treated as confidential information by those recipients.
(1) Clause 5.2.7(a)
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Chapter 2
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jurisdictional electricity legislation
(2) After clause 5.2.7(a)
insert
Note
The jurisdiction electricity legislation that is relevant to the classification of a dedicated connection asset is the Electricity Reform Act 2000 (NT) and the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015 .
(1) Clause 5.2A.2(a)
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registered
insert
responsible
(2) Clause 5.2A.2(a), table heading
omit
Registered
insert
Responsible
(3) Clause 5.2A.2(b)
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(b) The intention of this rule 5.2A is that there is a responsible person for each asset connecting the transmission network to the facilities of the Transmission Network User .
(1) Clause 5.2A.3(a), table
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Chapter 6A
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Chapter 6
(2) Clause 5.2A.3(a), table, second row, after "Chapter 5"
insert
and economic regulation under Chapter 6
(3) Clause 5.2A.3(c)
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rules 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 will apply with such modifications as is appropriate to the nature of the service requested
insert
rules 5.3 and 5.4 will apply with such modifications as is appropriate to the nature of the service requested, together with (if required) the provisions of Chapter 6 in relation to any dispute as to terms and conditions of access (as if the prescribed transmission service or the negotiated transmission service were a negotiated distribution service )
Clause 5.2A.6(a)
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the negotiating principles
insert
Chapter 6
(1) Clause 5.2A.8(d)
omit
Chapter 2
insert
in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation
(2) After clause 5.2A.8(d), note
insert
Note
The jurisdiction electricity legislation that is relevant to the classification of a dedicated connection asset is the Electricity Reform Act 2000 (NT) and the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015 .
(1) Clause 5.3.1(b)
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(b) The following persons wishing to establish a connection to a network must follow the procedures in this rule 5.3:
(1) a Registered Participant ;
(2) a person intending to become a Registered Participant ;
(3) a person who is covered by an exemption from the requirement to hold a licence for operating in the electricity supply industry for a generating plant connecting to a transmission network or a load connecting to a transmission network ;
(4) a person seeking to establish a connection to a distribution network for a load above the relevant materiality threshold.
(2) Clause 5.3.1(d)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) Clause 5.3.1A(a)
omit
(2) Clause 5.3.1A(c)(2)
omit, insert
(2) person who is required to apply to the Utilities Commission for an exemption from the requirement to hold a licence for operating in the electricity supply industry as a Generator in respect of an embedded generating unit ;
(3) Clause 5.3.1A(c)(3)
omit
(c).
insert
(c); or
(4) After clause 5.3.1A(3)
insert
(4) non-registered embedded generator above the relevant materiality threshold for the relevant local electricity system, or part of a local electricity system,
(1) Clause 5.3.2(f)
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schedule 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 or 5.3a
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(2) After clause 5.3.2(f), note
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (f) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedules 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (f) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.3.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (b2), (b3) and (b4) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.3(b1)(3), (4), (5) and (6)
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(3) the access arrangements specified in the jurisdictional electricity legislation ; and
(3) Clause 5.3.3(b5)
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(b5) For a connection point for a proposed new connection of a generating system or market network service facility , within the time applicable under paragraph (b1), the Network Service Provider must provide the Connection Applicant with written details of the minimum three phase fault level at the connection point .
(4) Clause 5.3.3(c)(3)
omit
schedule 5.5
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(5) Clause 5.3.3(c)(4)
omit
rules 6.21 and 6A.28
insert
rule 6.21
(6) Clause 5.3.3(c)(5)(i)
omit
AEMO and
(7) After clause 5.3.3(c), note
insert
Note
The type of information that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (c)(3) will correspond to the type of information set out in schedule 5.5 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (c)(3) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.3.4, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (e) and (g) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.4(b1)(d)
omit (all references)
or AEMO
After clause 5.3.4A, heading
insert
Note
Clause 5.3.4A has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After clause 5.3.4B, heading
insert
Note
Clause 5.3.4B has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.3.5, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (e) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.5(a)
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(a) The Network Service Provider to whom the application to connect is submitted must proceed to prepare an offer to connect in response in accordance with technical standards set out in jurisdictional electricity legislation.
(3) Clause 5.3.5(d) and (g)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.3.6, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (a2)(3) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of paragraphs (a1) and (a2)(3) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.6(a1)
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(a1) The Network Service Provider may amend the time period referred to in paragraph (a)(1) to allow for any additional time taken in excess of the period allowed in the preliminary program for the negotiation of access standards, where allowed under jurisdictional electricity legislation .
(3) Clause 5.3.6(b)(1)
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(1) each technical requirement identified by the Network Service Provider under clause 5.3.3(b1); and
(4) Clause 5.3.6(b1)
omit
the applicable minimum access standards
insert
allowed under jurisdictional electricity legislation
(5) Clause 5.3.6(b2)(3)
omit
the automatic access standard or the negotiated access standard as determined in accordance with clause 5.3.4A
insert
the access standards determined in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation
(6) Clause 5.3.6(c)
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(c) The offer to connect must be fair and reasonable and must be consistent with the safe and reliable operation of the power system in accordance with the Rules and any relevant jurisdictional electricity legislation . Without limitation, unless the parties otherwise agree, to be fair and reasonable an offer to connect must offer connection and network services consistent with any relevant jurisdictional electricity legislation and must not impose conditions on the Connection Applicant which are more onerous than those contemplated in relevant jurisdictional electricity legislation .
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (c) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedules 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (c) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(7) Clause 5.3.6(g)
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(g) An offer to connect must define the basis for determining the transmission service charges in accordance with Chapter 6, including the prudential requirements set out in that Chapter, as if the transmission service charges were distribution service charges.
(1) After clause 5.3.7, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (c) and (g)(2)(i), (5) and (6) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.7(b)
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schedules 5.2, 5.3 and 5.3a
insert
accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation
(3) After clause 5.3.7(b)
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (b) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in schedules 5.2 and 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (b) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(4) Clause 5.3.7(d)
omit
or any system strength connection works
(5) Clause 5.3.7(g) and (h)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(6) Clause 5.3.7(h)
omit
schedule 7.4
insert
schedule 7A.4
(1) After clause 5.3.8, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (b)(1) and (2)(iv) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these provisions will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.8(b) and (f)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(3) Clause 5.3.8(b)(2)(iii)
omit
or system strength connection works
(1) After clause 5.3.9, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (a)(2), (b)(4), (c), (c1) and (f) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.9(a)
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(a) This clause 5.3.9 applies where a Generator proposes to alter a connected generating system or a generating system where that alteration would affect performance standards in an existing connection agreement and that alteration:
(1) will affect the performance of the generating system relative to any of the technical requirements set out in jurisdictional electricity legislation within the constraints allowed under jurisdictional electricity legislation ; or
(2) will, in AEMO's reasonable opinion, have an adverse system strength impact ; or
(3) will, in NTESMO 's reasonable opinion, adversely affect network capability , power system security , quality or reliability of supply , inter-regional power transfer capability or the use of a network by another Network User .
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (a)(1) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clauses S5.2.5 to 5.2.8 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (a)(1) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(3) Clause 5.3.9(b)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(4) Clause 5.3.9(b)(2)
omit
in accordance with the Power System Model Guidelines , Power System Design Data Sheet and Power Setting Data Sheet
(5) Clause 5.3.9(d)
omit, insert
(d) Without limiting paragraph (a), a proposed alteration to the following equipment is deemed to affect the performance of the generating system relative to technical requirements, thereby necessitating a submission under subparagraph (b)(3), unless NTESMO and the Network Service Provider otherwise agree:
(1) machinery windings;
(2) power converter;
(3) reactive compensation plant;
(4) excitation control system;
(5) voltage control system;
(6) governor control system;
(7) power control system;
(8) protection system;
(9) auxiliary supplies;
(10) remote control and monitoring system.
(6) Clause 5.3.9(e)
omit
other Network Service Providers and AEMO
insert
and other Network Service Providers
(7) Clause 5.3.9(g) and (h)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.3.10, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (b)(3) and (c) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3.10(a) and (b)
omit, insert
(a) A person to whom clause 5.3.9 applies must not commission altered generating plant until the Network Service Provider has advised the Generator that it is satisfied in accordance with paragraph (b).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
(b) In relation to altered generating plant , the Network Service Provider must be satisfied that:
(1) the relevant person has complied with clause 5.3.9;
(2) each amended performance standard that has been submitted to the Network Service Provider meets the relevant technical requirements under jurisdictional electricity legislation ; and
(3) any system strength remediation scheme satisfies clause 5.3.4B.
(3) Clause 5.3.10(c)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) Clause 5.3.11(a) and (b)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(2) After clause 5.3.11(a)
insert
(a1) A request from a Network Service Provider to change normal voltage must be assessed in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures.
(3) After clause 5.3.11(b)
insert
Note
NTESMO's reasonable costs in assessing requests under this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) Clause 5.3A.1(c)(1)(ii)
omit, insert
(ii) person who is required to apply to the Utilities Commission for an exemption from the requirement to hold a licence for operating in the electricity industry as a Generator in respect of an embedded generating unit ;
(2) Clause 5.3A.1(c)(1)(iii)
omit
clause 5A.A.2(c),
insert
clause 5A.A.2(c); or
(3) After clause 5.3A.1(c)(1)(iii)
insert
(iv) non-registered embedded generator above the relevant materiality threshold for the local electricity system (or part of the local electricity system),
(1) After clause 5.3A.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (b)(5) and (6)(xi) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these provisions will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3A.3(b)(1)(vi)
omit, insert
(vi) the process for negotiating any access standards, where allowed under jurisdictional electricity legislation and a summary of the factors the Distribution Network Service Provider takes into account when considering proposed changes to access standards; and
(3) Clause 5.3A.3(b)(6)(x)
omit
requirements; and
insert
requirements;
(4) After clause 5.3A.3(b)(6)(xi)
insert
(xii) other technical matters relevant to any access standard under jurisdictional electricity legislation ; and
After clause 5.3A.4, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After clause 5.3A.8, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (h) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.3A.9, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (e), (f) and (h) of this clause have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3A.9(a)
omit
clause 5.3.4A and clause 5.3.4B
insert
and clause 5.3.4A
(1) After clause 5.3A.10, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (f) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.3A.10(a)
omit, insert
(a) The Distribution Network Service Provider to whom the application to connect is submitted under clause 5.3A.9(a) in accordance with the technical requirements set out under jurisdictional electricity legislation must proceed to prepare an offer to connect in response.
(3) Clause 5.3A.10(b) and (e)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
After clause 5.3A.12, heading
insert
Note
This clause 5.3A.12 has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After rule 5.3AA, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (h), (i) and, (j) of this rule have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Rule 5.3AA(f)(4)(ii)(B)
omit
during a trading interval
After clause 5.4.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (c) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After clause 5.4.5, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (e)(4) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Clause 5.5.1(c)
omit, insert
(b1) Despite paragraph (b), for this jurisdiction, this rule 5.5 only applies to any dispute which may arise between a Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider for a large dedicated connection asset (a provider ) and a person seeking large DCA services (an applicant ) as to terms and conditions of access , for the provision of large DCA services (a large DCA services access dispute ).
(c) For the purposes of large DCA services , the terms and conditions of access are the price of, and the other terms and conditions for, the provision of those large DCA services , as determined under the access policy .
(1) Clause 5.6.1(a)
omit
Tasmania; and
insert
Tasmania and the Northern Territory;
(2) Clause 5.6.1(b)
omit
Tasmania.
insert
Tasmania; and
(3) After clause 5.6.1(b)
insert
(c) 1 July 2019 in the case of installations located in the Northern Territory.
Clause 5.6.2(a)(1)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) Clause 5.7.1(d)
omit, insert
(d) Neither a Registered Participant nor NTESMO may carry out an inspection under this rule 5.7 within 6 months of any previous inspection except for the purpose of verifying the performance of corrective action claimed to have been carried out in respect of a non-conformance observed and documented on the previous inspection or (in the case of NTESMO ) for the purpose of reviewing an operating incident in accordance with any requirements under jurisdictional electricity legislation .
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (d) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clause 4.8.15 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (d) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.7.1(h)
omit, insert
(h) NTESMO or any of its representatives may, in accordance with this rule 5.7, inspect a facility of a Registered Participant and the operation and maintenance of that facility in order to:
(1) assess compliance by the relevant Registered Participant with its operational obligations under jurisdictional electricity legislation ;
(2) investigate any possible past or potential threat to power system security ; or
(3) conduct any periodic familiarisation or training associated with the operational requirements of the facility .
Note
The operational obligations that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (h)(1) will be operational obligations that correspond to those in Chapters 3 and 4 of the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (h)(1) be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(3) Clause 5.7.1(l)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) Clause 5.7.2(b) and (i)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(2) Clause 5.7.2(g)
omit
A Transmission Provider must give AEMO
insert
A Network Service Provider must give NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.7.3, heading
insert
Note
The application of paragraphs (a)(1), (c), (d) and (f)(1) of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.7.3(a)
omit, insert
(a) Each Generator must, in accordance with the time frames specified by NTESMO , provide evidence to any relevant Network Service Provider with which that Generator has a connection agreement and to NTESMO , that its generating system complies with:
(1) the applicable technical requirements under jurisdictional electricity legislation ; and
(2) the relevant connection agreement including the performance standards.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations .)
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (a)(1) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clause S5.2.5 as applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(3) Clause 5.7.3(c)
omit
of clause S5.2.5
insert
under jurisdictional electricity legislation
(4) Clause 5.7.3(c)(1) and (2)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(5) After clause 5.7.3(c), note
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (c) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clause S5.2.5 as applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(6) Clause 5.7.3(d), (e) and (g)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(7) Clause 5.7.3(d)
omit
of clause S5.2.5
insert
under jurisdictional electricity legislation
(8) After clause 5.7.3(d), note
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (d) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clause S5.2.5 as applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(9) Clause 5.7.3(f)
omit, insert
(f) If NTESMO :
(1) is satisfied that a generating system is not complying with the relevant performance standards for that system in respect of one or more of the technical requirements set out in jurisdictional electricity legislation and the relevant connection agreement ; and
(2) holds the reasonable opinion that the performance of the generating system is or will impede NTESMO's ability to carry out its role in relation to power system security ,
NTESMO may direct the relevant Generator to operate the generating system at a particular generated output or in a particular mode until the relevant Generator submits evidence reasonably satisfactory to NTESMO that the generating system is complying with the relevant performance standard .
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (f)(1) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clause S5.2.4, S5.2.5, S5.2.6, S5.2.7 or S5.2.8 as applying in other participating jurisdictions.
After clause 5.7.3A, heading
insert
Note
This clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.7.4, heading
insert
Note
The application of paragraphs (a1) and (a2)(3) of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.7.4(a1)
omit
their performance requirements under schedule 5.1
insert
any performance requirements under jurisdictional electricity legislation
(3) After clause 5.7.4(a1), note
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (a1) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in Schedule 5.1 as applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(4) Clause 5.7.4(a2)(3)
omit
of schedule 5.3
insert
under jurisdictional electricity legislation
(5) After clause 5.7.4(a2)
insert
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (a2)(3) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in Schedule 5.1 as applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(6) Clause 5.7.4(a3)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.7.5, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (a)(2) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.7.5(d) and (e)
omit (all references)
AEMO's
insert
NTESMO's
(3) Clause 5.7.5(e), (f), (g), (h) and (i)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.7.6, heading
insert
Note
The application of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.7.6(a)
omit
to determine analytic parameters for modelling purposes or
(3) Clause 5.7.6(b)
omit, insert
(b) If NTESMO reasonably considers that available information, including results from a previous test of a generating unit or generating system , are inadequate, NTESMO may direct a Network Service Provider to require a Generator to conduct a test under paragraph (a), and NTESMO may witness such a test.
(4) Clause 5.7.6(d), after "that are due to take place,"
insert
as instructed or approved by NTESMO ,
(5) Clause 5.7.6(f1)
omit
, including model source code provided to AEMO under clause S5.2.4(b)(6)
(6) Clause 5.7.6(h)
omit, insert
(h) A Generator must provide the test records obtained from a test under paragraph (a) to the Network Service Provider .
(7) Clause 5.7.6(i)
omit
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.8.2
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.8.3, heading
insert
Note
The application of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.8.3(b)(1) and (2) and (d)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.8.4(a), (c), (d) and (e)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.8.5(a) and (e)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.9.2(b)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) Clause 5.9.3(a) and (c)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(2) Clause 5.9.3(b)
omit, insert
(b) In all cases of disconnection by a Network Service Provider at NTESMO's direction during an emergency in accordance with clause 5.9.5, NTESMO must undertake a review under any relevant jurisdictional electricity legislation and NTESMO must then provide a report to the Registered Participant , the AEMC and the AER advising of the circumstances requiring such action.
Note
The requirements that will apply under jurisdictional electricity legislation for the purposes of paragraph (b) will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in clause 4.8.15 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (b) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(3) Clause 5.9.3(d)
omit, insert
(d) A Registered Participant's facilities or market load may be disconnected from the network under an emergency frequency control arrangement if this is permitted under jurisdictional electricity legislation .
Clause 5.9.4(a), (b) and (d)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.9.4A
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) Clause 5.9.5(a) and (b)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(2) Clause 5.9.5(a)(2)
omit
AEMO's
insert
NTESMO's
(1) Clause 5.9.6(a) and (c)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(2) Clause 5.9.6(a)(4)
omit, insert
(4) NTESMO determines that the requirements under jurisdictional electricity legislation for reconnection following disconnection under an emergency frequency control arrangement are satisfied.
(3) Clause 5.9.6(b)
omit, insert
(b) In carrying out its obligations under clause 5.9.6(a), NTESMO must, to the extent practicable, arrange for the implementation of an equitable sharing of the reconnection of facilities across the relevant local electricity system up to the power transfer capability of the network and, in performing these obligations, both NTESMO and the relevant Network Service Provider must, to the extent practicable, give priority to reconnection of sensitive loads.
Clause 5.10.1(j2), note
omit
Clause 5.10.2, definition reliability corrective action
omit, insert
reliability corrective action means investment by a Transmission Network Service Provider or a Distribution Network Service Provider in respect of its transmission network or distribution network for the purpose of meeting the service standards linked to the technical requirements of jurisdictional electricity legislation or in applicable regulatory instruments and which may consist of network options or non-network options.
Note
In the definition of reliability corrective action , the reference to the technical requirements of jurisdictional electricity legislation will be requirements that correspond to the matters set out in Schedule 5.1 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. This definition will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Clause 5.11.1(d)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(1) After clause 5.11.2, heading
insert
Note
The application of paragraph (b) of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.11.2(b)
omit, insert
(b) if the analysis required by paragraph (a) indicates that any relevant technical limits of the transmission or distribution systems will be exceeded, either in normal conditions or following the contingencies specified in jurisdictional electricity legislation , notify any affected Registered Participants and NTESMO of these limitations; and
Note
The contingencies in jurisdictional electricity legislation referred to in paragraph (b) will be contingencies that correspond to the matters set out in Schedule 5.1 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The specification of contingencies will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(3) Clause 5.11.2(c)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.12.1(b)(3)
omit
(1) After clause 5.12.2, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (c)(6), (6A) and (8)(ii) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these provisions, the rest of paragraph (c)(8), and paragraph (c)(9) and (10), will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.12.2(a) and (b)
omit, insert
(a) By 31 December each year all Transmission Network Service Providers must publish a Transmission Annual Planning Report setting out the results of the annual planning review conducted in accordance with clause 5.12.1.
(b) A Network Service Provider must publish its Transmission Annual Planning Report in the same document as its Distribution Annual Planning Report.
(3) Clause 5.12.2(c)(9)
omit
clause S5.1.8
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(4) Clause 5.12.2(c)(10)
omit
clause S5.1.10
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(5) After clause 5.12.2(c)
insert
Note
The emergency controls in jurisdictional electricity legislation referred to in subparagraph (9) will be emergency controls that correspond to clause S5.1.8 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The facilities in jurisdictional electricity legislation referred to in subparagraph (10) will be facilities that correspond to clause S5.1.10 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions.
Clause 5.13.1(g)
omit
31 August 2013
insert
31 August 2020
Clause 5.13.2(b), note
omit, insert
Note
Under clause 5.12.2(b), a Network Service Provider may publish its Transmission Annual Planning Report in the same document as its Distribution Annual Planning Report under this clause 5.13.2.
After clause 5.13.3(d)
insert
(e) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) a system limitation template developed and published by the AER and in operation immediately before 1 July 2019 is taken to have been developed and published by the AER on 1 July 2019; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (c) in developing and publishing the system limitation template.
Rule 5.13A(a), definition ten year zone substation report
omit
the commencement of this rule 5.13A
insert
1 July 2019
Clause 5.14.1(c), after " dual function assets "
insert
or transmission assets that are regulated under Chapter 6
Clause 5.14B.1, at the end
insert
Note
Section 12A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015 applies to an instrument or decision made by the AER after the enactment of that Act and before the day on which this clause commences operation in the Northern Territory, in circumstances set out in that section. The TAPR Guidelines made and published by the AER under this clause constitute an instrument to which section 12A applies. Accordingly, for the purposes of this clause as it applies as part of the NT national electricity legislation of the Northern Territory, the TAPR Guidelines are taken to be valid and to have effect from 1 July 2019.
Clause 5.15.1
omit
National Electricity Market
Clause 5.15.2(b)(4)
omit
intra-regional or inter-regional trading of electricity
insert
trading of electricity within a local electricity system
(1) Clause 5.16.1(b)
omit
or the provision of inertia network services required under clause 5.20B.4 or the provision of system strength services required under clause 5.20C.3
(2) Clause 5.16.1(c)(4)(vii)
omit
ancillary services
insert
ancillary services
After clause 5.16.2(a)
insert
Note
Section 12A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015 applies to an instrument or decision made by the AER after the enactment of that Act and before the day on which this clause commences operation in the Northern Territory, in circumstances set out in that section. Guidelines developed and published by the AER under paragraph (a) constitute an instrument to which section 12A applies. Accordingly, for the purposes of this clause as it applies as part of the NT national electricity legislation of the Northern Territory, these guidelines are taken to be valid and to have effect from 1 July 2019.
After clause 5.16.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (a)(8) to (11) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these provisions will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.16.4, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (b)(4) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.16.4(a), (c), (d)(1), (e), (f), (g), (j), (o)(1), (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), (u), (w)(1) and (x)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.16.5(a)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5.17.1(b), (c)(4)(vi) and (c)(9)(v)
omit (all references)
National Electricity Market
insert
local electricity system
(1) After clause 5.17.2(a)
insert
Note
Section 12A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015 applies to an instrument or decision made by the AER after the enactment of that Act and before the day on which this clause commences operation in the Northern Territory, in circumstances set out in that section. Guidelines developed and published by the AER under paragraph (a) constitute an instrument to which section 12A applies. Accordingly, for the purposes of this clause as it applies as part of the NT national electricity legislation of the Northern Territory, these guidelines are taken to be valid and to have effect from 1 July 2019.
(2) Clause 5.17.2(b)(2)(iii)
omit
National Electricity Market
insert
local electricity system
After clause 5.17.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (a)(7) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After clause 5.17.4, heading
insert
Note
The application of paragraph (e)(4)(iv) of this clause will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.17.4(a)(1), (h) and (k)(1)
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(3) Clause 5.17.4(e)(4)(iv)
omit
clause 4.6.1
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(4) After clause 5.17.4(e)(4)
insert
Note
The power system fault levels in jurisdictional electricity legislation referred to in subparagraph (4)(iv) will be power system fault levels that correspond to clause 4.6.1 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions.
Clause 5.17.5(a)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
After rule 5.18, heading
insert
Note
The application of paragraph (c) of this rule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Rule 5.18A, heading
omit
Large generator connections
insert
Generator connections
Clause 5.18A.1(a), definition large generator connection
omit, insert
"large generator connection" means generating units that are owned, operated or controlled by a Generator , are connected to the Transmission Network Service Provider's network , and are above the relevant materiality threshold .
(1) Clause 5.18A.2, heading
omit, insert
Register of generator connections
(2) Clause 5.18A.2(a)
omit, insert
(a) A Transmission Network Service Provider must establish, maintain and publish, on its website, a register of information regarding Generator connections on its network (a connections register ), including but not limited to the following information in respect of each Generator connection :
(1) location of the connection point for the Generator connection ;
(2) person who is licensed by the Utilities Commission as a Generator in respect of the Generator connection at that connection point ;
(3) technology of the generating units (for example, hydro, open cycle gas turbine, and steam sub-critical);
(4) aggregate nameplate rating capacity of all connected generating units ;
(5) date of cessation of a person's licence as Generator in respect of the Generator connection , or date of cessation of an exemption to hold such a licence applying in relation to a person, where relevant; and
(6) in the case of a large generator connection, the impact assessment of that large generator connection, prepared in accordance with clause 5.18A.3 (if any).
(3) Clause 5.18A.2(c)
omit, insert
(c) The Transmission Network Service Provider must:
(1) include in the first connections register the details contained in subparagraphs (a)(1) to (5), for all Generator connections on its network with a commissioning date after 1 July 2019; and
(2) by the TAPR date each year, update the connections register to include:
(i) the details contained in subparagraphs (a)(1) to (6) for all new Generator connections on its network ; and
(ii) updated information for all Generator connections contained in the connections register where the information listed in subparagraphs (a)(1)-(5) has changed.
(1) After clause 5.18A.3, heading
insert
Note
Paragraph (d)(1) of this clause has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this paragraph will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Clause 5.18A.3(a)
omit, insert
(a) Following the commissioning date of a new large generator connection on a Transmission Network Service Provider's network , the Transmission Network Service Provider must:
(1) determine whether that large generator connection is likely to have a material impact on its transmission network; and
(2) if the Transmission Network Service Provider determines that large generator connection is likely to have a material impact on its transmission network , prepare an assessment of the impact of that large generator connection on its network by the assessment date ( impact assessment )
(a1) If the Transmission Network Service Provider determines that that large generator connection is not likely to have a material impact on its transmission network , the Transmission Network Service Provider must outline the reasons for determining such impacts to be immaterial.
Clause 5.18B.1(a), definition completed embedded generation projects
omit, insert
completed embedded generation projects means all embedded generating units owned, operated or controlled by a Generator that are connected to the Distribution Network Service Provider's network .
After rule 5.20, heading
insert
Note
This rule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ).
After rules 5.20A, 5.20B and 5.20C, headings
insert
Note
This rule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this rule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After rules 5.21 and 5.22, headings
insert
Note
This rule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ).
After schedules 5.1a, 5.1, 5,2, 5.3 and 5.3a, headings
insert
Note
This schedule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of this schedule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After schedule 5.4A, heading and note
insert
Note
Paragraphs (a)(9), (i1) and (o)(3) of this schedule have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of these paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Schedule 5.4A(c)
omit, insert
(c) information relevant to each technical requirement of the proposed plant under jurisdictional electricity legislation and the normal voltage level, if it is expected to change from the nominal voltage level;
(1) After schedule 5.4B, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (e) and (e1)(2) of this schedule have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of paragraphs (b), (e) and (e1) of this schedule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Schedule 5.4B(b)
omit, insert
(b) written details of each technical requirement relevant to the proposed plant under jurisdictional electricity legislation ;
(3) Schedule 5.4B(g)
omit
rules 6.21 and 6A.28
insert
rule 6.21
After Schedules 5.5, 5.5.3, 5.5.4 and 5.5.5, headings
insert
Note
This schedule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ).
(1) After schedule 5.6, heading
insert
Note
Paragraphs (c2) and (c3) of this schedule have no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of paragraphs (c), (c1) and (c3) of this schedule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Schedule 5.6, Part A(c1)
omit, insert
(c1) details of each access standard agreed between the Network Service Provider and the Registered Participant and all related conditions of agreement resulting from the application of the access provisions contained in jurisdictional electricity legislation ;
Note
The access provisions in jurisdictional electricity legislation referred to in paragraph (c1) will be access provisions that correspond to schedules 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(1) After schedule 5.8, heading and note
insert
Note
The application of paragraph (m) of this schedule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(2) Schedule 5.8(m)
omit, insert
(m) information on the Distribution Network Service Provider's investments in metering or information technology and communication systems which occurred in the preceding year, and planned investments in metering or information technology and communication systems related to management of network assets in the forward planning period; and
After schedule 5.9, heading and note
insert
Note
Paragraph (h) of this schedule has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations 2016 ). The application of paragraph (h) of this schedule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) After schedule 5.11, heading
insert
The following provisions apply to the operation of this schedule:
(a) principles (1), (4), (8), (9) and (10) have no effect in this jurisdiction;
(b) principles (2), (3), (5), (6) and (7) only have effect for the purposes of schedule 12;
(c) principles (11), (12) and (13) only have effect for the purposes of Chapter 6, in relation to negotiated transmission services.
(2) Schedule 5.11, paragraph 3
omit, insert
3 If the negotiated transmission service is the provision of a shared transmission service that exceeds the network performance requirements (if any) which that shared transmission service is required to meet under any jurisdictional electricity legislation, then the differential between the price for that service and the price for the shared transmission service which meets (but does not exceed) the network performance requirements under any jurisdictional electricity legislation should reflect the increase in the Transmission Network Service Provider's incremental cost of providing that service.
(3) Schedule 5.11, paragraph 8, after "principles (1) to (7)"
insert
(other than principles (1) and (4))
Schedule 5.12, paragraph 1, after "schedule 5.11"
insert
(other than principle 4)
Clause 5A.A.1, definition confidential information
omit (all references)
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
Clause 5A.A.2(a)
omit
an Intending Participant unless the Registered Participant or Intending Participant
insert
a person intending to become a Registered Participant unless the Registered Participant or person intending to become a Registered Participant
After clause 5A.A.3, heading
insert
Note
Clause 5A.A.3 has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ). The application of clause 5A.A.3 will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After clause 5A.B.3(b)
insert
(ba) For the purposes of paragraph (b)(1), the AER must regard the reference to "the national electricity system" in the national electricity objective stated in section 7 of the Law as including a reference to one or more, or all, of the local electricity systems, as the case requires.
After clause 5A.B.5(b)
insert
(ba) For the purposes of paragraph (b), the AER must regard the reference to "the national electricity system" in the national electricity objective stated in section 7 of the Law as including a reference to one or more, or all, of the local electricity systems, as the case requires.
After clause 5A.C.1, heading
insert
Note
Clause 5A.C.1(c) and (d) has no effect in this jurisdiction until the National Energy Retail Law is applied as a law of this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
(1) Clause 5A.D.1A
insert
relevant materiality threshold has the same meaning as in clause 5.1.3.
(2) Clause 5A.D.1A, definition completed non-registered embedded generation projects , after " Distribution Network Service Provider's network "
insert
and that are below the relevant materiality threshold
After clause 5A.E.3(g)
insert
(ga) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the connection charge guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2017 are taken:
(i) to be the connection charge guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been developed and published by the AER on 1 July 2017; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) in developing and publishing the connection charge guidelines .
After clause 5A.E.4, heading
insert
Note
The note to clause 5A.E.4(c) has no effect in this jurisdiction until the National Energy Retail Law is applied as a law of this jurisdiction. The remaining provisions of clause 5A.E.4 have no effect in this jurisdiction until 1 July 2019 (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
After clause 5A.F.5, heading
insert
Note
Clause 5A.F.5(b)(2) has no effect in this jurisdiction until the National Energy Retail Law is applied as a law of this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
After Chapter 6, Part A, heading
insert
(a) This rule applies if a Distribution Network Service Provider owns, controls or operates more than one distribution system in this jurisdiction.
(b) Despite any other provision of this Chapter:
(1) for all of those distribution systems there must be, in respect of a particular regulatory control period , only one:
(i) draft distribution determination and final distribution determination;
(ii) framework and approach paper ;
(iii) building block proposal and building block determination ;
(iv) regulatory proposal ;
(v) proposed and final tariff structure statement ; and
(vi) regulatory asset base value; and
(2) all of those distribution systems must be treated as a single distribution system for the purposes of clause 6.5.1 and schedule 6.2.
(a) This rule applies in relation to the following:
(1) the provisions of this Chapter;
(2) the provisions of Chapters 11 and 11A, to the extent the provisions operate in relation to this Chapter;
(3) an instrument made under or for the purposes of this Chapter; and
(4) the definitions in Chapter 10, to the extent the definitions are mentioned in a provision or instrument mentioned in subparagraph (1), (2) or (3).
(b) Unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires:
(1) a prescribed transmission service will be taken to be a direct control service under a provision or instrument mentioned in paragraph (a); and
(2) a negotiated transmission service will be taken to be a negotiated distribution service under a provision or instrument mentioned in paragraph (a).
(c) Unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires, in a provision or instrument mentioned in paragraph (a):
(1) a reference to a " distribution network " must be regarded as including a reference to a " transmission network ";
(2) a reference to a " distribution system " must be regarded as including a reference to a " transmission system ";
(3) a reference to a " Distribution Network User " must be regarded as including a reference to a " Transmission Network User ;
(4) a reference to a " Distribution Network Service Provider " must be regarded as including a reference to a " Transmission Network Service Provider ";
(5) a reference to a " distribution service " must be regarded as including a reference to a " transmission service ";
(6) a reference to an " embedded generating unit " must be regarded as a reference to a " generating unit ";
(7) a reference to an " Embedded Generator " must be regarded as a reference to a " Generator "; and
(8) a reference to a " Distribution Customer " must be regarded as including a reference to a " Transmission Customer ".
(1) Clause 6.1.3(a)(2)
omit
Chapters 4, 5, this Chapter 6 and Chapter 7A of the Rules
insert
Chapters 5, 6 and 7A of the Rules and under jurisdictional electricity legislation
(2) After clause 6.1.3(a)
insert
Note:
The terms and conditions of access in jurisdiction electricity legislation will be terms and conditions that correspond to matters set out in Chapter 4 of the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of paragraph (a) will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Clause 6.2.1, note
omit
Chapter 5A
insert
Chapters 5 and 5A
(1) Clause 6.2.5(c)(3)
omit, insert
(2A) for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 1st regulatory control period – the regulatory arrangements in the 2014 NT Network Price Determination ; and
(3) for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 1st regulatory control period – the regulatory arrangements (if any) applicable to the relevant service immediately before the commencement of the distribution determination; and
(2) Clause 6.2.5(c), at the end
insert
Note:
The modifications to this paragraph expire on 1 July 2024.
(3) Clause 6.2.5(d)(3)
omit, insert
(2A) for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 1st regulatory control period – the regulatory arrangements in the 2014 NT Network Price Determination ); and
(3) for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 1st regulatory control period – the regulatory arrangements (if any) applicable to the relevant service immediately before the commencement of the distribution determination; and
(4) Clause 6.2.5(d), at the end
insert
Note:
The modifications to this paragraph expire on 1 July 2024.
After clause 6.4.1(c)
insert
(ca) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the post-tax revenue model that is in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 is taken:
(i) to be the post-tax revenue model in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been prepared and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (c) in preparing and publishing the post-tax revenue model .
(1) Clause 6.4.3(a)(6)
omit, insert
(5A) for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 1st regulatory control period – the other revenue increments or decrements (if any) for that year arising from the application during the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period of the control mechanism in the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , as modified by the 2014 NT Ministerial Direction – see paragraph (b)(5A); and
(6) for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 1st regulatory control period – the other revenue increments or decrements (if any) for that year arising from the application of a control mechanism in the previous regulatory control period – see paragraph (b)(6);
(2) Clause 6.4.3(a), at the end
insert
Note:
The modifications to this paragraph expire on 1 July 2024.
(3) After clause 6.4.3(b)(5)
insert
(5A) the other revenue increments or decrements referred to in paragraph (a)(5A) are those that are to be carried forward to the 1st regulatory control period as a result of the application during the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period of the control mechanism in the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , as modified by the 2014 NT Ministerial Direction and are apportioned to the relevant year under the distribution determination for the 1st regulatory control period ;
Note:
This subparagraph expires on 1 July 2024.
After clause 6.4.4(e)
insert
(ea) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the Shared Asset Guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 are taken:
(i) to be the Shared Asset Guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been made and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraph (d) in making and publishing the Shared Asset Guidelines .
After clause 6.4.5(b)
insert
(ba) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the Expenditure Forecast Assessment Guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 are taken:
(i) to be the Expenditure Forecast Assessment Guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been developed and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraph (a) in developing and publishing the Expenditure Forecast Assessment Guidelines .
After rule 6.4A(c)
insert
(ca) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 are taken:
(i) to be the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been made and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraph (b) in making and publishing the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines .
After clause 6.5.1(d)
insert
(da) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the roll forward model that is in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 is taken:
(i) to be the roll forward model in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been developed and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) in developing and publishing the roll forward model .
After clause 6.5.2(q)
insert
(qa) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the Rate of Return Guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 are taken:
(i) to be the Rate of Return Guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been made and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (m) and (n) in making and publishing the Rate of Return Guidelines ; and
(3) despite paragraph (p)(1), the AER need only review the Rate of Return Guidelines when it is required to review the Guidelines in the other participating jurisdictions .
After clause 6.5.8(d)
insert
(da) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the efficiency benefit sharing scheme that is in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 is taken:
(i) to be the efficiency benefit sharing scheme in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been developed and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (c) in developing and publishing the efficiency benefit sharing scheme .
After clause 6.5.8A(e)
insert
(ea) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the capital expenditure sharing scheme that is in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 is taken:
(i) to be the capital expenditure sharing scheme in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been developed by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) in developing the capital expenditure sharing scheme .
After clause 6.6.1, heading
insert
Note:
Clause 6.6.1(a1)(4), (c)(6)(iii), (l) and (m) have no effect in this jurisdiction until the National Energy Retail Law is applied as a law of this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
Before clause 6.6.1(a1)(1)
insert
(1AA) a local event prescribed by the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ;
Notes:
1 See Part 3 of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations for modifications to the operation of this clause 6.6.1 in relation to a local event.
2 Subparagraph (1AA) expires when the National Energy Retail Law is applied as a law of this jurisdiction.
(1) Before clause 6.6.1(a1)(1)
insert
(1AB) a NT transitional regulatory change event prescribed by the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ;
Note:
1 See Part 3 of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations for modifications to the operation of this clause 6.6.1 in relation to a NT transitional regulatory change event.
2 Subparagraph (1AB) expires on 1 July 2024.
(2) Clause 6.6.1(j)(7A), after "6.6.1"
insert
or clause 6.6.1AB
(3) After clause 6.6.1(j)(7A)
insert
Note:
The modification to subparagraph (7A) expires on 1 July 2024.
After clause 6.6.1
insert
(a) On and from 1 July 2019, an amount that:
(1) under clause 3.1.3(a)(ii) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , the AER had determined, on or after 1 July 2018, should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period ; or
(2) under clause 3.1.3(d)(ii) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period as a result of the AER , on or after 1 July 2018, failing to make a determination within the prescribed period,
is taken to be an amount determined under clause 6.6.1(d)(2).
(b) On and from 1 July 2019, an amount that, under clause 3.1.5(a)(ii)(B) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , the AER had determined, on or after 1 July 2018, should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period is taken to be an amount determined under clause 6.6.1(g)(2)(ii).
Note:
This clause expires on 1 July 2024.
(a) A Distribution Network Service Provider may seek the approval of the AER to pass through to Distribution Network Users a positive pass through amount in relation to an NT positive change event .
Note:
See Part 3 of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations for modifications to the operation of this clause 6.6.1AB in relation to certain NT positive change events.
(b) The AER may require a Distribution Network Service Provider to pass through to Distribution Network Users a negative pass through amount in relation to an NT negative change event as determined by the AER under paragraph (g).
Positive pass through
(c) To seek the approval of the AER to pass through a positive pass through amount in relation to an NT positive change event , a Distribution Network Service Provider must submit to the AER , within 90 business days after the commencement of the 1st regulatory control period , a written statement that specifies:
(1) the details of the NT positive change event ;
(2) the date on which the NT positive change event occurred;
(3) the eligible pass through amount in respect of that NT positive change event ;
(4) the positive pass through amount the Distribution Network Service Provider proposes in relation to the NT positive change event ;
(5) the amount of the positive pass through amount that the Distribution Network Service Provider proposes should be passed through to Distribution Network Users in each regulatory year after the NT positive change event occurred;
(6) evidence:
(i) of the actual and likely increase in costs referred to in subparagraph (3); and
(ii) that such costs occur solely as a consequence of the NT positive change event ; and
(7) such other information as may be required under any relevant regulatory information instrument .
(d) If the AER determines that an NT positive change event has occurred in respect of a statement under paragraph (c), the AER must determine:
(1) the approved pass through amount ; and
(2) the amount of that approved pass through amount that should be passed through to Distribution Network Users in each regulatory year after the NT positive change event occurred,
taking into account the matters referred to in paragraph (j).
(e) Subject to paragraph (k1), if the AER does not make the determinations referred to in paragraph (d) within 40 business days from the later of the date it receives the Distribution Network Service Provider's statement and accompanying evidence under paragraph (c), and the date it receives any additional information required under paragraph (e1), then, on the expiry of that period, the AER is taken to have determined that:
(1) the positive pass through amount as proposed in the Distribution Network Service Provider's statement under paragraph (c) is the approved pass through amount in respect of that NT positive change event ; and
(2) the amount of that positive pass through amount that the Distribution Network Service Provider proposes in its statement under paragraph (c) should be passed through to Distribution Network Users in each regulatory year after the NT positive change event occurred, is the amount that should be so passed through in each such regulatory year .
(e1) A Distribution Network Service Provider must provide the AER with such additional information as the AER requires for the purpose of making a determination under paragraph (d) within the time specified by the AER in a notice provided to the Distribution Network Service Provider by the AER for that purpose.
Negative pass through
(f) A Distribution Network Service Provider must submit to the AER , within 90 business days after the later of the commencement of the 1st regulatory control period and the date on which the provider becomes aware of the occurrence of an NT negative change event for the provider, a written statement that specifies:
(1) the details of the NT negative change event ;
(2) the date on which the NT negative change event occurred;
(3) the costs in the provision of direct control services and NT equivalent services that the Distribution Network Service Provider has saved and is likely to save as a result of the negative change event until the end of the 1st regulatory control period ;
(4) the aggregate amount of those saved costs that the Distribution Network Service Provider proposes should be passed through to Distribution Network Users ;
(5) the amount of the costs referred to in subparagraph (4) the Distribution Network Service Provider proposes should be passed through to Distribution Network Users in each regulatory year after the NT negative change event occurred; and
(6) such other information as may be required under any relevant regulatory information instrument .
(f1) If the occurrence of the NT negative change event is not notified by the Distribution Network Service Provider to the AER under paragraph (f) then, as soon as is reasonably practicable and before making a determination referred to in paragraph (g), the AER must notify the Distribution Network Service Provider of the occurrence of that NT negative change event .
(g) If an NT negative change event occurs (whether or not the occurrence of that NT negative change event is notified by the Distribution Network Service Provider to the AER under paragraph (f)) and the AER determines to impose a requirement on the provider in relation to that NT negative change event as described in paragraph (b), the AER must determine:
(1) the required pass through amount ; and
(2) taking into account the matters referred to in paragraph (j):
(i) how much of that required pass through amount should be passed through to Distribution Network Users (the negative pass through amount ); and
(ii) the amount of that negative pass through amount that should be passed through to Distribution Network Users in each regulatory year after the NT negative change event occurred .
(g1) Subject to paragraph (k1), if the AER does not make the determinations referred to in paragraph (g) within 40 business days from:
(1) where the Distribution Network Service Provider notifies the AER of the occurrence of the NT negative change event under paragraph (f) – the later of the date the AER receives the Distribution Network Service Provider's statement under paragraph (f) and the date the AER receives any information required by the AER under paragraph (h); or
(2) where the Distribution Network Service Provider does not notify the AER of the occurrence of the NT negative change event under paragraph (f) – the later of the date the AER notifies the Distribution Network Service Provider under paragraph (f1) and the date the AER receives any information required by the AER under paragraph (h),
then the AER is taken to have determined that the required pass through amount is zero.
(h) A Distribution Network Service Provider must provide the AER with such information as the AER requires for the purpose of making a determination under paragraph (g) within the time specified by the AER in a notice provided to the Distribution Network Service Provider by the AER for that purpose.
Consultation
(i) Before making a determination under paragraph (d) or (g), the AER may consult with the relevant Distribution Network Service Provider and such other persons as the AER considers appropriate, on any matters arising out of the relevant NT positive change event or NT negative change event the AER considers appropriate.
Relevant factors
(j) In making a determination under paragraph (d) or (g) in respect of a Distribution Network Service Provider , the AER must take into account:
(1) the matters and proposals set out in any statement given to the AER by the Distribution Network Service Provider under paragraph (c) or (f);
(2) in the case of an NT positive change event , the increase in costs in the provision of direct control services or NT equivalent services that, as a result of the NT positive change event , the Distribution Network Service Provider has incurred and is likely to incur until the end of the 1st regulatory control period ;
(2A) in the case of a NT negative change event , the costs in the provision of direct control services or NT equivalent services that, as a result of the NT negative change event , the Distribution Network Service Provider has saved and is likely to save until the end of the 1st regulatory control period ;
(3) in the case of an NT positive change event , the efficiency of the Distribution Network Service Provider's decisions and actions in relation to the risk of the NT positive change event , including whether the Distribution Network Service Provider has failed to take any action that could reasonably be taken to reduce the magnitude of the eligible pass through amount in respect of that NT positive change event and whether the Distribution Network Service Provider has taken or omitted to take any action where such action or omission has increased the magnitude of the amount in respect of that NT positive change event ;
(4) the time cost of money based on the allowed rate of return for the Distribution Network Service Provider for the 1st regulatory control period ;
(5) the need to ensure that the Distribution Network Service Provider only recovers any actual or likely increment in costs under this paragraph (j) to the extent that such increment is solely as a consequence of an NT positive change event or NT negative change event ;
(6) in the case of a tax change event (as defined in Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination ), any change in the way another tax is calculated, or the removal or imposition of another tax , which, in the AER's opinion, is complementary to the tax change event concerned;
(7) whether the costs of the NT positive change event or NT negative change event have already been factored into the calculation of the Distribution Network Service Provider's annual revenue requirement for the 1st regulatory control period or will be factored into the calculation of the Distribution Network Service Provider's annual revenue requirement for a subsequent regulatory control period ;
(7A) the extent to which the costs that the Distribution Network Service Provider has incurred and is likely to incur are the subject of a previous determination made by the AER under this clause or clause 6.6.1; and
(8) any other factors that the AER considers relevant.
Extension of time limits
(k) The AER must, by written notice to a Distribution Network Service Provider , extend a time limit fixed in paragraph (c) or (f) if the AER is satisfied that the difficulty of assessing or quantifying the effect of the relevant NT positive change event or NT negative change event justifies the extension.
(k1) If the AER is satisfied that the making of a determination under paragraph (d) or (g) involves issues of such complexity or difficulty that the time limit fixed in paragraph (e) or (g1) should be extended, the AER may extend that time limit by a further period of up to 60 business days , provided that it gives written notice to the Distribution Network Service Provider of that extension not later than 10 business days before the expiry of that time limit.
(k2) If the AER extends a time limit under paragraph (k1), it must make available on its website a notice of that extension as soon as is reasonably practicable.
(k3) Subject to paragraph (k6), if the AER gives a written notice to the Distribution Network Service Provider stating that it requires information from an Authority in order to make a determination under paragraph (d) or (g) then, for the purpose of calculating elapsed time, the period between when the AER gives that notice to the Distribution Network Service Provider and when the AER receives that information from that Authority is to be disregarded.
(k4) Subject to paragraph (k6), if the AER gives a written notice to the Distribution Network Service Provider stating that, in order to make a determination under paragraph (d) or (g), it requires information that it anticipates will be made publicly available by a judicial body or royal commission then, for the purpose of calculating elapsed time, the period between when the AER gives that notice to the Distribution Network Service Provider and when that information is made publicly available is to be disregarded.
(k5) Where the AER gives a notice to the Distribution Network Service Provider under paragraph (k3) or (k4), it must:
(1) as soon as is reasonably practicable make available on its website a notice stating when the period referred to in paragraph (k3) or (k4), as the case may be, has commenced;
(2) as soon as is reasonably practicable make available on its website a notice stating when the period referred to in paragraph (k3) or (k4), as the case may be, has ended; and
(3) if the information specified in that notice is required from an Authority , promptly request that information from the relevant Authority .
(k6) Paragraphs (k3) and (k4) do not apply if the AER gives the notice specified in those paragraphs to the Distribution Network Service Provider later than 10 business days before the expiry of the time limit fixed in paragraphs (e) or (g1).
Note:
This clause expires on 1 July 2024.
After clause 6.6.2(c)
insert
(ca) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the service target performance incentive scheme that is in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 is taken:
(i) to be the service target performance incentive scheme in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been developed and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) in developing and publishing the service target performance incentive scheme .
Clause 6.6.3(c)(3)
omit
in the market
insert
via a transmission or distribution system in this jurisdiction
After clause 6.6.4(a)
insert
(ab) For the purposes of paragraph (a), the AER must regard the reference to "the national electricity system" in the national electricity objective stated in section 7 of the Law as including a reference to one or more, or all, of the local electricity systems, as the case requires.
Clause 6.6A.1(b)(2)(iii)
omit
$30
insert
$15
(1) Clause 6.7.1(3)
omit, insert
(3) if the negotiated distribution service is the provision of a shared distribution service that exceeds the network performance requirements (if any) which that shared distribution service is required to meet under any jurisdictional electricity legislation, then the differential between the price for that service and the price for the shared distribution service which meets (but does not exceed) the network performance requirements under any jurisdictional electricity legislation should reflect the increase in the Distribution Network Service Provider's incremental cost of providing that service;
(2) Clause 6.7.1(4)
omit
schedules 5.1a and 5.1
insert
jurisdictional electricity legislation
(3) After clause 6.7.1(4)
insert
Note:
The performance requirements in jurisdiction electricity legislation will be performance requirements that correspond to matters set out in schedules 5.1a and 5.1 of the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions.
(4) Clause 6.7.1(8)(A)
omit
negotiated distribution services which would have been negotiated distribution services regardless of the operation of clause 6.24.2(c)
insert
distribution services
(5) After clause 6.7.1(11)
insert
(12) in relation to negotiated transmission services that are taken to be negotiated distribution services , principles (11), (12) and (13) in schedule 5.11 that apply for the purposes of this Chapter.
(1) Clause 6.7.2(b)(1)
omit
which would have been negotiated distribution services regardless of the operation of clause 6.24.2(c)
(2) Clause 6.7.2(b)(2)
omit, insert
(2) rules 5.3 and 5.3A, when negotiating for the provision of connection services and the associated connection service charges in respect of the provision of negotiated transmission services that are taken to be negotiated distribution services ;
(3) Clause 6.7.2(b)(3)
omit
which would have been negotiated distribution services regardless of the operation of clause 6.24.2(c)
(1) Clause 6.7.5(d)(1)
omit
which would have been negotiated distribution services regardless of the operation of clause 6.24.2(c)
(2) Clause 6.7.5(d)(2)
omit, insert
(2) rules 5.3 and 5.3A, insofar as the negotiating framework applies to negotiated transmission services that are taken to be negotiated distribution services ,
After clause 6.8.1(e)
insert
(ea) Despite paragraph (e), for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction, the AER must:
(1) after consulting with the Distribution Network Service Provider and other persons as the AER considers appropriate, make a framework and approach paper by 1 August 2017; and
(2) give a copy of the paper to the Distribution Network Service Provider , and publish it, as soon as is reasonably practicable.
Note:
This paragraph expires on 1 July 2019.
After clause 6.8.1A(b)
insert
(ba) Despite paragraph (b), for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 1st regulatory control period , the provider must submit the information referred to in paragraph (a) on or before 1 July 2017.
Note:
This paragraph expires on 1 July 2019.
After clause 6.10.1(b)
insert
(ba) In addition, if the draft distribution determination will apply to a distribution system in this jurisdiction during the 1st regulatory control period , the AER must have regard to:
(1) any amount that, under clause 3.1.3(a)(ii) or 3.1.5(a)(ii)(B) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , the AER determined, before 1 July 2018, should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period ; and
(2) any amount that, under clause 3.1.3(d)(ii) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period as a result of the AER failing, before 1 July 2018, to make a determination within the prescribed period.
Note:
This paragraph expires on 1 July 2024.
After clause 6.11.1(b)
insert
(ba) In addition, if the distribution determination will apply to a distribution system in this jurisdiction during the 1st regulatory control period , the AER must have regard to:
(1) any amount that, under clause 3.1.3(a)(ii) or 3.1.5(a)(ii)(B) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , the AER determined, before 1 July 2018, should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period ; and
(2) any amount that, under clause 3.1.3(d)(ii) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination , should be passed through to network users in a regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period or a subsequent regulatory control period as a result of the AER failing, before 1 July 2018, to make a determination within the prescribed period.
Note:
This paragraph expires on 1 July 2024.
After rule 6.14A(d)
insert
(da) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the Distribution Confidentiality Guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 are taken:
(i) to be the Distribution Confidentiality Guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been made and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) in making and publishing the Distribution Confidentiality Guidelines .
After clause 6.15.3(e)
insert
(ea) For the application of these Rules in this jurisdiction:
(1) the Cost Allocation Guidelines that are in force in the other participating jurisdictions on 1 July 2016 are taken:
(i) to be the Cost Allocation Guidelines in force in this jurisdiction (subject to any amendment or replacement under these Rules ); and
(ii) to have been made and published by the AER on 1 July 2016; and
(2) the AER is taken to have complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b) and (e) in making and publishing the Cost Allocation Guidelines .
Clause 6.15.4(a)
omit, insert
(a) Each Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction must submit to the AER for its approval a document setting out its proposed Cost Allocation Method within 6 months of being required to do so by the AER .
After clause 6.17.1
insert
Despite clause 6.17.1, the Distribution Ring-Fencing Guidelines have no effect in this jurisdiction until 1 July 2019.
Before clause 6.17.2
insert
Despite clause 6.17.1, in this jurisdiction:
(a) the following provisions of the Distribution Ring-Fencing Guidelines
have no effect:
(1) clause 1.1.1, all words from "For the avoidance" to " DNSP s.";
(2) clause 1.4, definition non-distribution services ; and
(3) clauses 3.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3; and
(b) a reference in the Distribution Ring-Fencing Guidelines
to " non-distribution services " must be regarded as a reference to " other services "; and
(c) a reference in clause 3.2.1(a) of the Distribution Ring-Fencing Guidelines
and the note to that paragraph to " affiliated entities " must be regarded as a reference to " related electricity service providers "; and
(d) a reference in clause 6.2.1(b)(iv) of the Distribution Ring-Fencing Guidelines
to " affiliated entity " must be regarded as a reference to " related electricity service provider ".
Note:
This clause, and the operation of the Distribution Ring-Fencing Guidelines in this jurisdiction, will be revisited in the event of the introduction of contestable services (including contestable metering services) in this jurisdiction.
After clause 6.18.5(h)
insert
(ha) For a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply or applies during the 1st regulatory control period , the reference in paragraph (h) to "the previous regulatory year " must be regarded as a reference to "the year that precedes the relevant regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period (which may be the last year of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period )".
Note:
This paragraph expires on 1 July 2024.
After clause 6.18.9, heading
insert
Note:
Clause 6.18.9(a)(3) has no effect in this jurisdiction until 1 July 2019 (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
After Chapter 6, Parts M and N headings
insert
Note:
This Part has no effect in this jurisdiction. The application of this Part will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(1) Clause 6.20.1(a)(2)
omit
a metrology procedure or, in the absence of a metrology procedure allowing such a determination to be made, by meter
insert
schedule 7A.7
(2) Clause 6.20.1(b)
omit
(other than a Market Customer ) incurs distribution service charges, the Distribution Network Service Provider must bill the Market Customer
insert
(other than a Distribution Customer who is financially responsible for its own connection point) incurs distribution service charges , the Distribution Network Service Provider must bill the retailer
(3) Clause 6.20.1(c)
omit
Market Customer
insert
retailer
(4) Clause 6.20.1(e)(1)
omit
that are Market Generators
insert
other than Embedded Generators whose sent out generation is not purchased in its entirety by a Retailer or Customer located at the same connection point
(5) Clause 6.20.1(e)(2)
omit
Market Customer
insert
Retailer
(6) Clause 6.20.1(e)(4)
omit
AEMO's
insert
NTESMO's
(7) Clause 6.20.1(e)(4)
omit
Market Customers
insert
Market Loads, Retailers
(8) Clause 6.20.1(e)(5)
omit
a metrology procedure
insert
schedule 7A.7
(9) Clause 6.20.1(e)(5)
omit
AEMO's
insert
NTESMO's
(10) Clause 6.20.1(e)(5)
omit
Market Customers
insert
Market Loads , retailers
(11) Clause 6.20.1(f)(1)
omit
that are not Market Generators
insert
whose sent out generation is not purchased in its entirety by a Retailer or Customer located at the same connection point
(12) Clause 6.20.1(f) and (g)
omit
Local Retailer
insert
Retailer
Clause 6.21.3(a)
omit
13 December 1998
insert
1 July 2019
(1) Clause 6.22.2(a)(2)
omit
Chapters 4, 5, this Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 and any other applicable regulatory instrument
insert
Chapter 5, this Chapter 6, Chapter 7A and any other applicable regulatory instrument including but not limited to jurisdictional electricity legislation
(2) Clause 6.22.2(a)(3)
omit, insert
(3) in relation to all terms and conditions of access (including price) the decisions of the AER where those decisions relate to those terms and conditions under Chapter 5, this Chapter 6, Chapter 7A and jurisdictional electricity legislation and are made under Chapter 5, this Chapter 6 and Chapter 7A.
(3) Clause 6.22.2(b)(2)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(4) Clause 6.22.2(c)(2)
omit
Chapters 4, 5, this Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of the Rules
insert
Chapter 5, this Chapter 6, Chapter 7A and jurisdictional electricity legislation
(5) Clause 6.22.2(c)(3)
omit, insert
(3) in relation to all terms and conditions of access (including price) the decisions of the AER where those decisions relate to those terms and conditions under Chapter 5, this Chapter 6, Chapter 7A and jurisdictional electricity legislation and are made under Chapter 5, this Chapter 6 and Chapter 7;
(6) Clause 6.22.2(d)(2)
omit
AEMO
insert
NTESMO
(7) Clause 6.22.2, at the end
insert
Note:
The terms and conditions of access in jurisdiction electricity legislation referred to in paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) and (c)(2) and (3) will be terms and conditions that correspond to matters set out in Chapter 4 of the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. The application of those paragraphs will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After rule 6.27, in Part O
insert
(a) Despite rule 6.27, an annual benchmarking report published before 1 January 2018 must not relate to a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction.
(b) For an annual benchmarking report that is to be published between 1 January 2018 and 30 June 2019, the reference in rule 6.27(a) to " direct control services " must, in relation to Distribution Network Service Providers in this jurisdiction, be regarded as a reference to " NT equivalent services ".
Note:
This rule expires on 1 July 2019.
(1) Clause S6.1.1(6) and (7)
omit, insert
(5A) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 1st regulatory control period :
(i) capital expenditure for each of the past years of the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period and 2014-19 NT regulatory control period , and the expected capital expenditure for each of the last 2 years of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period , categorised in the same way as for the capital expenditure forecast and separately identifying for each such year:
(A) margins paid or expected to be paid by the Distribution Network Service Provider in circumstances where those margins are referable to arrangements that do not reflect arm's length terms; and
(B) expenditure that should have been treated as operating expenditure in accordance with the policy submitted under paragraph (8) for that year; and
(ii) an explanation of any significant variations in the forecast capital expenditure from capital expenditure in the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period and 2014-19 NT regulatory control period ;
(5B) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 2nd regulatory control period :
(i) capital expenditure for each of the past years of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period and each of the past regulatory years of the 1st regulatory control period , and the expected capital expenditure for each of the last 2 regulatory years of the 1st regulatory control period , categorised in the same way as for the capital expenditure forecast and separately identifying for each such year:
(A) margins paid or expected to be paid by the Distribution Network Service Provider in circumstances where those margins are referable to arrangements that do not reflect arm's length terms; and
(B) expenditure that should have been treated as operating expenditure in accordance with the policy submitted under paragraph (8) for that year; and
(ii) an explanation of any significant variations in the forecast capital expenditure from capital expenditure in the 2014–19 NT regulatory control period and 1st regulatory control period ;
(6) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 2nd regulatory control period – capital expenditure for each of the past regulatory years of the previous and current regulatory control period , and the expected capital expenditure for each of the last 2 regulatory years of the current regulatory control period , categorised in the same way as for the capital expenditure forecast and separately identifying for each such regulatory year :
(i) margins paid or expected to be paid by the Distribution Network Service Provider in circumstances where those margins are referable to arrangements that do not reflect arm's length terms; and
(ii) expenditure that should have been treated as operating expenditure in accordance with the policy submitted under paragraph (8) for that regulatory year ;
(7) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 2nd regulatory control period – an explanation of any significant variations in the forecast capital expenditure from historical capital expenditure; and
(2) Clause S6.1.1, at the end
insert
Note:
The modifications to this clause expire on 1 July 2029.
Clause S6.1.2(7) and (8)
omit, insert
(6A) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 1st regulatory control period :
(i) operating expenditure for each of the past years of the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period and 2014-19 NT regulatory control period , and the expected operating expenditure for each of the last 2 years of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period , categorised in the same way as for the operating expenditure forecast; and
(ii) an explanation of any significant variations in the forecast operating expenditure from operating expenditure in the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period and 2014-19 NT regulatory control period ;
(6B) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply during the 2nd regulatory control period :
(i) operating expenditure for each of the past years of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period and each of the past regulatory years of the 1st regulatory control period , and the expected operating expenditure for each of the last 2 regulatory years of the 1st regulatory control period , categorised in the same way as for the operating expenditure forecast; and
(ii) an explanation of any significant variations in the forecast operating expenditure from operating expenditure in the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period and the 1st regulatory control period ;
(7) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 2nd regulatory control period – operating expenditure for each of the past regulatory years of the previous and current regulatory control period , and the expected operating expenditure for each of the last 2 regulatory years of the current regulatory control period , categorised in the same way as for the operating expenditure forecast;
(8) in the case of a building block proposal for a distribution determination for a Distribution Network Service Provider in this jurisdiction that will apply after the 2nd regulatory control period – an explanation of any significant variations in the forecast operating expenditure from historical operating expenditure.
Note:
The modifications to this clause expire on 1 July 2029.
(2) Clause S6.2.1(a), at the end
insert
However, this clause does not apply to the establishment of the value of the regulatory asset base for a distribution system in this jurisdiction as at the beginning of the 1st regulatory control period .
Note:
See clause S6.2.3A for the establishment of the value of the regulatory asset base for a distribution system in this jurisdiction as at the beginning of the 1st regulatory control period. Also see rule 6.0(b)(2) for the treatment of distribution systems in this jurisdiction for the purposes of this schedule.
(3) Clause S6.2.1(b)
omit
S6.2.2 and S6.2.3
insert
S6.2.3 and S6.2.3A
After clause S6.2.1(e)(3)
insert
(3A) However, in calculating the value of the regulatory asset base for a distribution system in this jurisdiction as at the beginning of the first regulatory year of the 2nd regulatory control period , the previous value of the regulatory asset base must be adjusted for the difference between:
(i) the estimated capital expenditure for any part of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period or 1st regulatory control period where that estimated capital expenditure has been included in that value; and
(ii) the actual capital expenditure for that part of the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period or 1st regulatory control period.
This adjustment must also remove any benefit or penalty associated with any difference between the estimated and actual capital expenditure.
Note:
This subparagraph expires on 1 July 2029.
After clause S6.2.2A(a1)
insert
(a2) However, for a decision on the regulatory asset base for a distribution system in this jurisdiction as at the commencement of the 2nd regulatory control period , review period means only the previous control period (excluding the last 2 regulatory years of that previous control period).
Note:
This paragraph expires on 1 July 2029.
After clause S6.2.2B, heading
insert
Note:
Clause S6.2.2B(b) and (c) has no effect in this jurisdiction until 1 July 2019 (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ).
After clause S6.2.3
insert
(a) Application of this clause
This clause applies to the establishment of the value of the regulatory asset base for a distribution system in this jurisdiction as at the beginning of the 1st regulatory control period .
(b) Roll forward model to comply with this clause
The values to be used for completing the roll forward model must be established in accordance with this clause.
(c) Previous value of regulatory asset base for distribution system in this jurisdiction
For paragraph (d), the previous value of the regulatory asset base for all distribution systems in this jurisdiction that are owned, controlled or operated by the Distribution Network Service Provider mentioned in the table below is as set out in the table:
|
Jurisdiction |
Distribution Network Service Provider |
Regulatory Asset Base ($m) |
|
Northern Territory |
Power and Water Corporation |
860.65 (as at 1 July 2014 in July 2014 dollars) |
(d) Method of adjustment of value of regulatory asset base
The value of the regulatory asset base for the distribution systems mentioned in paragraph (c) as at the beginning of the first regulatory year of the 1st regulatory control period must be calculated by adjusting the previous value (the previous value ) of the regulatory asset base for the distribution systems as specified in paragraph (c) as follows:
(1) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must be:
(i) increased by the amount of all capital expenditure incurred during the 2014-19 NT regulatory control period (the previous control period ), including any capital expenditure determined for that period under clause 3.2.4(d)(i)(A) of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination where the Determination has been amended under clause 3.2.4(d)(iii) of the Determination (regardless of whether such capital expenditure is above or below the forecast capital expenditure for the period that is adopted for the purposes of the Determination (if any) for that period); and
(ii) reduced by the amount of any capital expenditure that has been recovered by way of a pass through under clause 3.1 of Part B of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination where the amount of that capital expenditure would otherwise have been included in the value of the regulatory asset base.
(2) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must be increased by the amount of the estimated capital expenditure approved by the Utilities Commission or AER for any part of the previous control period for which actual capital expenditure is not available.
(3) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must be adjusted for the difference between:
(i) the estimated capital expenditure for any part of the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period or 2014-19 NT regulatory control period where that estimated capital expenditure has been included in that value; and
(ii) the actual capital expenditure for that part of the 2009-14 NT regulatory control period or 2014-19 NT regulatory control period .
This adjustment must also remove any benefit or penalty associated with any difference between the estimated and actual capital expenditure.
(4) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must only be increased by estimated or actual capital expenditure to the extent that all such capital expenditure is properly allocated to the provision of NT equivalent services in accordance with the Cost Allocation Methodology (as amended, varied or substituted from time to time) that is the subject of the Utilities Commission's final decision referred to in Chapter 5 of Part A of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination .
(5) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must be reduced by the amount of depreciation of the regulatory asset base during the previous control period, calculated in accordance with the 2014 NT Network Price Determination .
(6) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must be reduced by the disposal value of any asset where that asset has been disposed of during the previous control period.
(7) The previous value of the regulatory asset base must be reduced by the value of an asset where the asset was previously used to provide NT equivalent services but, as a result of the classification of the asset under Part B, the asset is not to be used to provide standard control services for the 1st regulatory control period .
(8) The previous value of the regulatory asset base may be increased by the value of an asset to which this subparagraph applies to the extent that:
(i) the AER considers the asset to be reasonably required to achieve one or more of the capital expenditure objectives ; and
(ii) the value of the asset has not been otherwise recovered.
This subparagraph applies to an asset that:
(iii) was not used to provide NT equivalent services in the previous control period but, as a result of a change to the classification of a particular service under Part B, is to be used to provide standard control services for the 1st regulatory control period ; or
(iv) was never previously used to provide NT equivalent services but is to be used to provide standard control services for the 1st regulatory control period .
(e) An increase or reduction in the value of the regulatory asset base under paragraph (d)(7) or (8) is to be based on the portion of the value of the asset properly allocated, or formerly properly allocated, to NT equivalent services in accordance with the principles and policies set out in the Cost Allocation Methodology (as amended, varied or substituted from time to time) that is the subject of the Utilities Commission's final decision referred to in Chapter 5 of Part A of the 2014 NT Network Price Determination . The value of the relevant asset is taken to be its value as shown in independently audited and published accounts.
After Chapters 6A and 6B, headings
insert
Note:
This Chapter has no effect in this jurisdiction (see regulation 5A of the National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) (Modification) Regulations ). The application of this Chapter will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After Chapter 7, heading
insert
Note:
This Chapter has no effect in this jurisdiction but will take effect at a later date. Chapter 7A applies in this jurisdiction from 1 July 2019 in substitution for this Chapter.
Criteria for assessing when the transition to this Chapter will take effect will be considered as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
After Chapter 7
insert
Chapter 7A applies in substitution for Chapter 7 (which establishes the metering framework that applies in the other participating jurisdictions). Chapter 7A operates as a transitional framework until Chapter 7 takes effect in this jurisdiction.
Criteria for assessing when the transition to Chapter 7 will take effect will be considered as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
The application of requirements in Chapter 7A relating to market and institutional arrangements will also be considered as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
7A.1 Introduction to the Metering Chapter
This Chapter provides the framework for metering for local electricity systems by establishing the requirements for metering installations at connection points on transmission networks or distribution networks .
This Chapter sets out provisions relating to:
(a) roles and responsibilities of financially responsible participants, Metering Coordinators , NTESMO and the Utilities Commission relating to metering;
(b) the appointment of, and the qualifications and requirements applying to, Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers ;
(c) the appointment of Metering Coordinators ;
(d) metering installation requirements;
(e) metering data services and the metering database ;
(f) metering register requirements, the disclosure of NMI information, and the provision of metering data to retail customers ;
(g) security of, and rights to access, metering installations , services provided by metering installations , energy data held in metering installations and metering data from metering installations ; and
(h) relevant metering procedures.
In this Chapter:
"actual meter reading" means the collection of energy data from a metering installation by local access or remote acquisition.
"data stream" means a stream of metering data associated with a connection point , as represented by a NMI . A NMI may have multiple data streams (for example, from one or more meters , or one or more channels or registers that comprise a single meter ). Each data stream is identified by a unique suffix associated with the NMI to which it belongs.
"financially responsible participant" means a person who is financially responsible for a connection point .
"MDFF Specification" means:
(a) the Metering Data File Format Specification published by NTESMO in a communication guideline under clause S7A.1.3; or
(b) if no Metering Data File Format Specification is published by NTESMO – the Metering Data File Format Specification NEM 12 and NEM 13, published by AEMO , with an effective date of 1 May 2022 (version 2.5).
Metering Data File Format means metering data that is in a form that complies with the MDFF Specification.
"metering provision services" means the provision, installation and maintenance of metering installations .
prepayment device means a metering installation that requires a prepayment for the supply of electricity prior to consumption.
"scheduled meter reading" means an actual meter reading performed in accordance with the usual reading cycle for the meter .
"special meter reading" means an actual meter reading performed outside of the usual reading cycle for the meter .
vending services means, for a metering installation at a connection point that is a prepayment device, services that allow the financially responsible participant to sell electricity that will flow through the prepayment device in the future for consumption, and to receive payment in advance for selling that electricity.
Note
The following are examples of vending services:
(a) services for prepayments made by credit card through a website or app, or over the telephone;
(b) services for prepayments made in person by cash or credit card to purchase a physical token or unique code that must be entered into a prepayment device.
(a) If there is an inconsistency between substantive Chapter 7A and the schedules to this Chapter, substantive Chapter 7A prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(b) In this clause:
substantive Chapter 7A means this Chapter other than the schedules to this Chapter.
Note
To the extent that there is an inconsistency between the Rules and the National Measurement Act, the Act prevails to the extent of the inconsistency: see Rule 1.7.1A.
Part B Roles and Responsibilities
(a) Before participating in a market in respect of a connection point , and for so long as the financially responsible participant continues to participate in a market , the financially responsible participant for a connection point must ensure that:
(1) a Metering Coordinator is appointed in respect of the connection point in accordance with Part C of this Chapter;
(2) the connection point has a metering installation and information about the metering installation is provided to NTESMO for inclusion on the metering register , where this is required by clause 7A.10.1;
(3) a NMI has been obtained with respect to the connection point ; and
(4) if information about the metering installation is required to be provided to NTESMO for inclusion on the metering register by clause 7A.10.1, the NMI is obtained prior to that information being provided to NTESMO.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) NTESMO may refuse to permit a financially responsible participant to participate in a market in respect of a connection point used for the purposes of settlements if the financially responsible participant is not compliant with its obligation under paragraph (a) with respect to the connection point .
(c) Where, following a request made by a financially responsible participant in accordance with clause 7A.6.14, the metering installation at a connection point is a prepayment device, the financially responsible participant is responsible for ensuring that an arrangement for vending services is in place.
7A.3 Role and responsibility of Metering Coordinator
For the term of its appointment in respect of a connection point , the Metering Coordinator is the person responsible for:
(a) the provision, installation and maintenance of a metering installation at the connection point in accordance with Part D of this Chapter;
(b) the collection of metering data with respect to the metering installation , the processing of that data, the retention of that data in the metering data services database and the delivery of that data to the metering database and other persons in accordance with Part E of this Chapter; and
(c) managing the security of and access to:
(1) the metering installation ;
(2) services provided by the metering installation ;
(3) energy data held in the metering installation ; and
(4) metering data from the metering installation ,
in accordance with Part F of this Chapter.
Appointment of a Metering Provider
(a) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point , other than a connection point with a type 7 metering installation , must appoint a person who is accredited to provide metering provision services in this jurisdiction to be the Metering Provider to provide metering provision services for the connection point .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
Appointment of a Metering Data Provider
(b) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must appoint a person who is accredited to provide metering data services in this jurisdiction to be the Metering Data Provider to provide metering data services for the connection point .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
Metering installations
(c) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point , other than a connection point with a type 7 metering installation , must ensure that:
(1) the metering installation is provided, installed and maintained in accordance with the Rules ;
(2) the components, accuracy and testing of the metering installation comply with the requirements of the Rules ;
(3) the security control of the metering installation is provided in accordance with rule 7A.13;
(4) if remote acquisition is used or is to be used – a communications interface is installed and maintained to facilitate connection to the telecommunications network ;
(5) NTESMO is provided (when requested) with any information required for the purposes of Schedule 7A.1 for any new or replacement metering installation or any altered metering installation ; and
(6) the Metering Provider it appoints for the connection point complies with the obligations imposed on Metering Providers by this Chapter.
(d) A Metering Coordinator must not prevent, hinder or otherwise impede the Local Network Service Provider from locally accessing a metering installation or connection point for the purposes of reconnecting or disconnecting the connection point .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
Metering data services
(e) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must:
(1) ensure that the Metering Data Provider it appoints for the connection point complies with the obligations imposed on Metering Data Providers by this Chapter;
(2) ensure that metering data services are provided in accordance with the Rules ; and
(3) arrange for the provision of relevant metering data to the Metering Data Provider if remote acquisition , if any, becomes unavailable.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
Access to type 4 metering installations
(f) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point with a type 4 metering installation :
(1) must ensure that access to the metering installation , the services provided by the metering installation and energy data held in the metering installation is only granted to persons entitled to access the metering installation , or the services provided by the metering installation or energy data held in the metering installation , in accordance with this Chapter;
(2) must not arrange a disconnection except:
(i) on the request of the financially responsible participant or Local Network Service Provider ;
(ii) where the disconnection is effected via remote access; and
(iii) in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation ;
(3) must not arrange a reconnection except:
(i) on the request of the financially responsible participant, Local Network Service Provider or incoming retailer ;
(ii) where the reconnection is effected via remote access; and
(iii) in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation ; and
(4) must not arrange a retailer planned interruption of the supply of electricity at the metering installation except:
(i) on the request of the retailer ; and
(ii) in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
7A.4
Qualification and requirements of Metering Providers and
Metering Data Providers
(a) A Metering Provider must have an ISO 9000 series quality system in place.
(b) For a connection point in respect of which a type 1, 2 or 3 metering installation is installed, or is required to be installed under this Chapter:
(1) the Local Network Service Provider is taken to be accredited to provide metering provision services in this jurisdiction (including the services mentioned in the schedules in respect of which a Metering Provider requires accreditation); and
(2) the Metering Coordinator at the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Provider for the connection point.
(c) For a connection point in respect of which a type 4, 4A, 5 or 6 metering installation is installed, or is required to be installed under this Chapter:
(1) the Local Network Service Provider is taken to be accredited to provide metering provision services in this jurisdiction (including the services mentioned in the schedules in respect of which a Metering Provider requires accreditation); and
(2) the Metering Coordinator at the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Provider for the connection point.
(d) A Metering Provider may, in providing metering provision services under this Chapter, contract with another person to assist it in the provision of those services, if that person meets all relevant safety and technical requirements in any applicable regulatory instruments or other relevant law.
(a) A Metering Data Provider must have an ISO 9000 series quality system in place.
(b) For a connection point in respect of which a type 1, 2 or 3 metering installation is installed, or is required to be installed under this Chapter:
(1) the Local Network Service Provider is taken to be accredited to provide metering data services in this jurisdiction (including the services mentioned in the schedules in respect of which a Metering Data Provider requires accreditation); and
(2) the Metering Coordinator at the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Data Provider for the connection point.
(c) For a connection point in respect of which a type 4, 4A, 5, 6 or 7 metering installation is installed, or is required to be installed under this Chapter:
(1) the Local Network Service Provider is taken to be accredited to provide metering data services in this jurisdiction (including the services mentioned in the schedules in respect of which a Metering Data Provider requires accreditation); and
(2) the Metering Coordinator at the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Data Provider for the connection point.
(d) A Metering Data Provider may, in providing metering data services under this Chapter, contract with another person to assist it in the provision of those services, if that person meets all relevant safety and technical requirements in any applicable regulatory instrument or other relevant law.
Part C Appointment of Metering Coordinator
(b) For a connection point in respect of which a type 1, 2 or 3 metering installation is installed, or is required to be installed under this Chapter, the financially responsible participant for the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Coordinator for the connection point .
(c) For a connection point in respect of which a type 4, 4A, 5 or 6 metering installation is installed, or is required to be installed under this Chapter, the financially responsible participant for the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Coordinator for the connection point .
(d) For a connection point with a type 7 metering installation , the financially responsible participant for the connection point is taken to have appointed the Local Network Service Provider as the Metering Coordinator for the connection point .
7A.6 Metering installation arrangement
(a) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that there is a metering installation at that connection point .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that energy data held in the metering installation is based on units of watthour ( active energy ) and where required varhour ( reactive energy ).
(c) Installation and maintenance of a metering installation must be carried out in a safe manner, and only by a Metering Provider appointed under clause 7A.3.2.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(a) A Metering Provider must, in accordance with the Rules , ensure that a metering installation , other than a type 7 metering installation :
(1) contains a device that has either a visible or an equivalently accessible display of the cumulative total energy measured by that metering installation (at a minimum);
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(2) is accurate in accordance with clause 7A.6.6;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(3) in the case of a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation – has electronic data transfer facilities from the metering installation to the metering data services database ;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(4) includes a communications interface to meet the requirements of clause 7A.3.2(c)(4);
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(5) is secure in accordance with rule 7A.9;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(6) records energy data in a manner that enables metering data to be collated in accordance with clause 7A.8.6;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(7) is capable of separately recording energy data for energy flows in each direction where bi-directional active energy flows occur or could occur;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(8) has a measurement element for active energy and, if required in accordance with schedule 7A.4, a measurement element for reactive energy , with both measurements to be recorded;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(9) includes facilities for storing interval energy data for a period of at least 35 days if the metering installation is a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation ;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(10) includes facilities for storing interval energy data for a period of at least 200 days or such other period as specified in schedule 7A.7 if the metering installation is a type 4A or 5 metering installation ;
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(11) in the case of a type 6 metering installation , includes facilities capable of continuously recording the total accumulated energy supplied through it by a visible display in accordance with subparagraph (1), over a period of at least 12 months; and
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(12) is suitable for the range of operating conditions to which it will be exposed (for example temperature or impulse levels) and operates within the defined limits for its components.
(b) A metering installation may consist of combinations of:
(1) a current transformer ;
(2) a voltage transformer ;
(3) secure and protected wiring from the current transformer and the voltage transformer to the meter ;
(4) communications interface equipment such as a modem, isolation requirements, telephone service, radio transmitter and data link equipment;
(5) auxiliary electricity supply to the meter ;
(6) an alarm circuit and monitoring facility;
(7) a facility to keep the metering installation secure from interference;
(8) test links and fusing;
(9) summation equipment; and
(10) several metering points to derive the metering data for a connection point.
(c) The Local Network Service Provider or financially responsible participant may, with the agreement of the Metering Coordinator (which agreement must not be unreasonably withheld), arrange for a metering installation to contain features which are in addition to, or which enhance, the features specified in paragraph (b).
(d) The financially responsible participant for a connection point must:
(1) apply to the Local Network Service Provider for a NMI ; and
(2) provide the Metering Coordinator at the connection point with the NMI for the metering installation within 5 business days of receiving the NMI from the Local Network Service Provider .
(e) The Local Network Service Provider must:
(1) issue a unique NMI for each metering installation on its network to the financially responsible participant; and
(2) provide information about the NMI to NTESMO , where this is required for the purposes of clause 7A.10.1.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(f) The Metering Coordinator must ensure that NTESMO is provided with the relevant details of the metering installation as specified in Schedule 7A.1 within 10 business days of receiving the NMI under paragraph (d)(2), where this is required for the purposes of clause 7A.10.1.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(g) Where a metering installation is used for operational purposes in addition to metrological purposes, the Metering Coordinator must:
(1) use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there will be no infringement of the requirements of the Rules ; and
(2) co-ordinate with the persons who use the metering installation for such other purposes.
Note
Emergency management will be considered as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Note
Network devices will be considered as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
(a) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that:
(1) the metering point is located as close as practicable to the connection point , but is in a position that allows safe and unimpeded access to the metering installation by the Metering Provider , Metering Data Provider and any other person required or permitted to have access to the metering installation under the Rules or any other law; and
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(2) any instrument transformers required for a check metering installation are located in a position that achieves a mathematical correlation with the metering data .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) The financially responsible participant, the Local Network Service Provider and NTESMO must use their best endeavours to agree to adjust the metering data which is recorded in the metering database to allow for physical losses between the metering point and the relevant connection point where a meter is used to measure the flow of electricity in a power conductor.
(a) The type of metering installation and the accuracy requirements for a metering installation are to be determined in accordance with schedule 7A.4.
Note
This Chapter 7A makes provision for type 7 metering installations and imposes requirements on type 7 metering installations, including obligations about calculating metering data. Those obligations will only apply in this jurisdiction in the event of a type 7 metering installation being available in this jurisdiction and after a 12 month transitional period allowing all participants to achieve compliance.
(b) A check metering installation is not required to have the degree of accuracy required of a metering installation but the Metering Coordinator must ensure that it has mathematical correlation with the metering installation and complies with the requirements of schedule 7A.4.
(c) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that the accuracy of a type 6 metering installation is in accordance with regulations issued under the National Measurement Act or, in the absence of any such regulations, with schedule 7A.7.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(a) This clause applies in respect of a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation .
(b) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that the metering installation complies with the functionality requirements specified in schedule 7A.5.
(a) A Metering Coordinator may arrange to alter a type 5 or 6 metering installation to make it capable of remote acquisition if:
(1) the alteration is reasonably required to address operational difficulties; or
(2) the Metering Coordinator is the Local Network Service Provider and the alteration is reasonably required to enable the Local Network Service Provider to meet its obligations to provide a safe, reliable and secure network .
(b) An alteration of a metering installation by a Metering Coordinator in accordance with paragraph (a) does not alter the classification of that installation to a type 4 or 4A metering installation .
(c) For paragraph (a)(1), operational difficulties arise if the metering installation is difficult or unsafe to access because:
(1) it is on a remote property;
(2) it is within a secure facility;
(3) it is in close proximity to hazardous materials; or
(4) accessing or arranging access to it otherwise poses a risk to the safety and security of persons or property.
(a) Unless an exemption is obtained by the Metering Coordinator from NTESMO under this clause 7A.6.9, the Metering Coordinator must, if a metering installation malfunction occurs in respect of a connection point with a type 1, 2 or 3 metering installation , cause repairs to be made to the metering installation as soon as practicable but no later than 2 business days after the Metering Coordinator had been notified of the metering installation malfunction .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) Unless an exemption is obtained by the Metering Coordinator from NTESMO under this clause 7A.6.9, if a metering installation malfunction occurs, the Metering Coordinator must, in respect of a connection point with:
(1) a type 4 metering installation – cause repairs to be made to the metering installation as soon as practicable but no later than 10 business days after the Metering Coordinator has been notified of the metering installation malfunction ; or
(2) a metering installation other than the installations mentioned in paragraph (a) or subparagraph (1) – cause repairs to be made to the metering installation as soon as practicable but no later than 10 business days after the Metering Coordinator has been notified of the metering installation malfunction .
(c) NTESMO must establish, maintain and publish a procedure applicable to the provision of exemptions for the purposes of paragraphs (a) and (b).
(d) If an exemption is provided by NTESMO under this clause 7A.6.9, then the Metering Provider must provide NTESMO with a plan for the rectification of the metering installation.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(e) A Registered Participant , Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider who becomes aware of a metering installation malfunction that cannot be rectified within the applicable timeframes as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) must notify the Metering Coordinator of the metering installation malfunction within 1 business day.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), where a new connection is requested at a retail customer's premises, the relevant retailer must arrange a meter to be installed:
(1) by a date agreed with the retail customer ; or
(2) failing agreement with the retail customer , on a date no later than 6 business days from the date the retailer is informed that the connection service (as defined in clause 5A.A.1) is complete.
(b) The timeframe under paragraph (a)(1) or (2) (as applicable) will not apply where:
(1) the retail customer has not entered into an agreement with the retailer for the meter to be installed;
(2) the proposed site for the meter at the retail customer's premises is not accessible or safe or ready for the meter to be installed, or the connection service (as defined in clause 5A.A.1) has not been completed; or
(3) installing the meter requires interrupting supply to another retail customer.
(c) Subject to the reapplication of paragraph (b), on and from the date that an exception under paragraph (b) ceases to apply, the retailer must arrange for the meter to be installed:
(1) by a new date agreed with the retail customer ; or
(2) failing agreement, on a date no later than 5 business days from the date that the exception ceases to apply.
(d) A retailer must inform its retail customers of its obligations under this clause.
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), if a retail customer has requested the retailer to install a meter at the customer's premises and a connection service (as defined in clause 5A.A.1) is not required, the retailer must arrange for the meter to be installed:
(1) by a date agreed with the retail customer ; or
(2) failing agreement with the retail customer , on a date no later than 15 business days after the retailer received the request from the retail customer for the meter to be installed.
(b) The timeframe under paragraph (a)(1) or (2) (as applicable) will not apply where:
(1) the retail customer has not entered into an agreement with the retailer for the meter to be installed;
(2) the proposed site for the meter at the retail customer's premises is not accessible, safe, or ready for the meter to be installed; or
(3) installing the meter requires interrupting supply to another retail customer.
(c) Subject to the reapplication of paragraph (b), on and from the date that an exception under paragraph (b) ceases to apply, the retailer must arrange for the meter to be installed:
(1) by a new date agreed with the retail customer ; or
(2) failing agreement, on a date no later than 15 business days from the date that the exception ceases to apply.
(d) For the avoidance of doubt, the timeframes for meters to be installed under this rule 7A.6.11 do not apply for a retailer initiated installation of a meter , or for a new connection .
(e) A retailer must inform its retail customers of its obligations under this clause.
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), if a retail customer has requested a meter to be installed at the customer's premises and a connection alteration is also required:
(1) the retailer must arrange for the meter to be installed:
(i) by a date agreed with the retail customer and the Distribution Network Service Provider where the Distribution Network Service Provider is providing the connection alteration ; or
(ii) failing agreement, on a date no later than 15 business days after the retailer received the request from the retail customer for the meter to be installed; and
(2) where a Distribution Network Service Provider is providing the connection alteration , the Distribution Network Service Provider must co-ordinate the connection alteration , with the retailer and other relevant parties, in order to allow the retailer to comply with its obligation under subparagraph (1).
(b) The timeframe under paragraph (a)(1) (i) or (ii) (as applicable) will not apply where:
(1) the retail customer has not entered into an agreement with the retailer for the meter to be installed;
(2) the proposed site for the meter at the retail customer's premises is not accessible, safe, or ready for the meter to be installed;
(3) installing the meter requires interrupting supply to another retail customer ;
(4) the retail customer has not met the conditions that it is required to comply with under its connection contract ; or
(5) augmentation is required for the purposes of the connection alteration and has not yet been completed.
(c) Subject to the reapplication of paragraph (b), on and from the date that an exception under paragraph (b) ceases to apply:
(1) the retailer must arrange for the meter to be installed:
(i) by a new date agreed with the retail customer and the Distribution Network Service Provider where the Distribution Network Service Provider is providing the connection alteration ; or
(ii) failing agreement, on a date no later than 15 business days from the date that the exception ceases to apply; and
(2) where a Distribution Network Service Provider is providing the connection alteration, it must co-ordinate the connection alteration , with the retailer and other relevant parties, in order to allow the retailer to meet its obligation under subparagraph (1).
(d) If the retailer receives a request from a retail customer for a meter to be installed at the customer's premises where a connection alteration is also required, the retailer must inform the Distribution Network Service Provider of the request no later than the next business day after receiving the request.
(e) For the avoidance of doubt, the timeframes for meters to be installed under this rule 7A.6.12 do not apply for a retailer initiated installation of a meter , or for a new connection .
(f) A retailer must inform its retail customers of its obligations under this clause.
(a) Subject to this clause, nothing in these Rules prevents the financially responsible participant (on its own behalf or, in the case of a retailer , on its own behalf or on behalf of a retail customer ) or Network Service Provider in respect of a connection point from requesting the Metering Coordinator to arrange for:
(1) the alteration of the metering installation at that connection point ; or
(2) the installation of a new metering installation at that connection point .
(b) The incremental costs of the alteration of the metering installation or the installation of the new metering installation must be borne by the person who requests the alteration of the metering installation or the installation of the new metering installation .
(c) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that changes to parameters or settings within a metering installation are:
(1) implemented by a Metering Provider ; and
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(2) confirmed by the Metering Coordinator within 2 business days after the alteration has been made; and
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(3) reported to NTESMO where required to enable NTESMO to record the changes in the metering register in accordance with clause 7A.10.2.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(a) This clause applies if, in accordance with clause 7A.6.13, the financially responsible participant in respect of a connection point requests the Metering Coordinator to arrange for:
(1) the alteration of a metering installation so that it is a prepayment device; or
(2) the installation of a new metering installation that is a prepayment device.
(b) The Metering Coordinator must ensure that the Metering Provider:
(1) alters the metering installation so that it is a prepayment device, if so requested; or
(2) installs a new metering installation that is a prepayment device, if so requested.
7A.7
Maintenance, inspection, testing and auditing of metering
installations
The Metering Coordinator for a connection point must ensure that any maintenance (including inspection and testing) of a metering installation at the connection point is carried out in a safe manner by an appropriately qualified person.
(a) The Metering Coordinator for a connection point must ensure that any inspection or testing of a metering installation at the connection point is carried out in a safe manner by an appropriately qualified person.
(b) A person who arranges or carries out an inspection or testing of a metering installation under this clause must do so in accordance with:
(1) this clause; and
(2) the relevant inspection and testing requirements set out in schedule 7A.6.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(c) A Registered Participant may request that the Metering Coordinator make arrangements for the testing of a metering installation and, if the request is reasonable, the Metering Coordinator :
(1) must not refuse the request; and
(2) must make arrangements for the testing.
(d) The Registered Participant who requested the testing under paragraph (c) may make a request to the Metering Coordinator to witness the tests.
(e) The Metering Coordinator must not refuse a request received under paragraph (d) and must, no later than 5 business days prior to the testing, advise:
(1) the party making the request; and
(2) the financially responsible participant,
of:
(3) the location and time of the tests; and
(4) the method of testing to be undertaken.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(f) If the Metering Coordinator has arranged testing of a metering installation under this clause and schedule 7A.6, the Metering Coordinator must:
(1) inform the financially responsible participant that testing has been undertaken in respect of the metering installation in accordance with this clause; and
(2) make the test results available in accordance with paragraphs (g) and (h).
(g) If the test results mentioned in paragraph (f) indicate deviation from the technical requirements for the metering installation , the Metering Coordinator must ensure that the test results are provided as soon as practicable to the persons who receive the metering data for the metering installation under clause 7A.8.4.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(h) If the test results mentioned in paragraph (f) indicate compliance with the technical requirements for the metering installation , the Metering Coordinator must ensure that the test results are provided as soon as practicable:
(1) in circumstances where the tests were requested by a Registered Participant , to the Registered Participant and persons who receive the metering data for the metering installation under clause 7A.8.4; or
(2) to a Registered Participant if requested by that Registered Participant , if the tests are not the result of a request for testing.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(i) The Utilities Commission may check the test results recorded in the metering register by arranging for audits of metering installations to satisfy itself and NTESMO that the accuracy of each metering installation complies with the requirements of this Chapter 7A.
(j) The Metering Coordinator must store the test results in accordance with clause 7A.7.7 and provide a copy to the Utilities Commission on request or as part of an audit.
(k) The cost of any testing under paragraph (c) must be borne by:
(1) if paragraph (g) applies – the Metering Coordinator ; or
(2) otherwise – the Registered Participant who requested the test.
(a) If the accuracy of the metering installation does not comply with the requirements of the Rules , the Metering Coordinator must:
(1) advise NTESMO as soon as practicable of the errors detected and the possible duration of the existence of the errors;
(2) arrange for the accuracy of the metering installation to be restored within:
(i) 10 business days ; or
(ii) if a timeframe is agreed with the financially responsible participant, in that timeframe; and
(3) correct the metering data and provide the corrected metering data to NTESMO.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) NTESMO may make appropriate corrections to the metering data to take account of errors referred to it under paragraph (a) for the purposes of settlements .
(a) The Utilities Commission is responsible for auditing metering installations .
(b) A Registered Participant or NTESMO may request the Utilities Commission to conduct an audit to determine the consistency between the data held in the metering database and the data held in the relevant metering installation.
(c) If there are inconsistencies between data held in a metering installation and data held in the metering database , the Metering Coordinator and Registered Participants with a financial interest in the metering installation or the energy measured by the metering installation must liaise together to determine the most appropriate way to resolve the discrepancy.
(d) If there are inconsistencies between data held in a metering installation and data held in the metering database , the data held in the metering installation is to be taken as prima facie evidence of the connection point's energy data , except if the meter or components of the metering installation are found to be non-compliant with the Rules .
(e) The cost of any audit conducted under paragraph (b) will be borne by:
(1) if paragraph (c) applies, the Metering Coordinator ; or
(2) otherwise, the Registered Participant who requested the audit or NTESMO , as the case may be.
(a) The Utilities Commission may, upon reasonable notice to the Metering Coordinator , appoint an independent auditor to audit metering installations to confirm compliance with the Rules .
(b) If the Utilities Commission appoints an independent auditor under paragraph (a):
(1) the Utilities Commission will nominate the standards and requirements and the auditor will report in accordance with those standards and requirements; and
(2) the Metering Coordinator must cooperate with any reasonable requests made by the independent auditor in undertaking the audit.
(c) The Utilities Commission will provide a copy of the auditor's report to:
(1) the Metering Coordinator ;
(2) NTESMO ; and
(3) the relevant financially responsible participant,
as soon as reasonably possible after it has been completed.
(d) The Metering Coordinator must ensure that the Utilities Commission (or its agents) have unrestricted access to metering installations for the purpose of carrying out external audits provided that the Utilities Commission agrees to comply with the Metering Coordinator's reasonable security and safety requirements and has first given the Metering Coordinator at least 2 business days notice of its intention to carry out an audit.
(e) A notice under paragraph (d) must include:
(1) the name of the representative who will be conducting the audit on behalf of the Utilities Commission ; and
(2) the time when the audit will commence and the expected time when the audit will conclude.
(f) The Metering Coordinator will be responsible for the costs of undertaking the audit.
(a) Subject to paragraph (c), if a metering installation test, inspection or audit, carried out in accordance with this rule, demonstrates errors in excess of those prescribed in schedule 7A.4, the Metering Coordinator must ensure the metering data is substituted in accordance with this clause and clause 7A.8.1 as appropriate.
(b) If the Metering Coordinator is not aware of the time at which the error arose:
(1) the error is taken to have occurred at a time halfway between the time of the most recent test or inspection which demonstrated that the metering installation complied with the relevant accuracy requirement and the time when the error was detected; and
(2) the time that the error was taken to occur is to be used by the Metering Data Provider in performing substitution of the metering data .
(c) If a test of a metering installation demonstrates an error of measurement of less than 1.5 times the error permitted by schedule 7A.4, no substitution of readings is required.
(d) The Metering Coordinator must arrange for a suitable substation of the incorrect metering data to be undertaken in accordance with the substitution requirements of schedule 7A.7.
(a) All records and documentation of tests prepared under or for this Chapter must be retained in accordance with this clause.
(b) The Metering Coordinator must ensure records and documentation are retained as follows:
(1) for a period of at least 7 years:
(i) sample testing of meters while the meters of the relevant style remain in service;
(ii) the most recent sample test results of the meters mentioned in subparagraph (i) after the meters are no longer in service;
(iii) non-sample testing of meters while the meters remain in service;
(iv) the most recent non-sample test results after the meters are no longer in service;
(v) the most recent sample test results of instrument transformers after instrument transformers of the relevant type are no longer in service;
(vi) the most recent non-sample test results of instrument transformers after they are no longer in service;
(vii) tests of new metering equipment of the relevant style while the equipment remains in service; and
(viii) tests of new metering equipment of the relevant style after the equipment is no longer in service;
(2) for a period of at least 10 years:
(i) sample testing of instrument transformers while instrument transformers of the relevant type remain in service; and
(ii) non-sample testing of instrument transformers while the instrument transformers remain in service.
(c) In addition, the Metering Coordinator must ensure records of type tests and pattern approvals carried out or obtained in accordance with clause S7A.4.5.1(f) are retained while metering equipment of the relevant type remains in service and for at least 7 years after it is no longer in service.
(a) Metering Data Providers must provide metering data services , including the following, in accordance with the Rules :
(1) collecting energy data by local access or remote acquisition ;
(2) the validation and substitution of metering data for types 1, 2, 3 and 4 metering installations ;
(3) the validation, substitution and estimation of metering data for types 4A, 5 and 6 metering installations ;
(4) the calculation, estimation and substitution of metering data for type 7 metering installations ;
(5) establishing and maintaining a metering data services database associated with each metering installation and providing access to the metering data services database in accordance with clause 7A.8.3;
(6) the delivery of metering data and relevant NT NMI Data for a metering installation in accordance with clause 7A.8.4;
(7) the delivery to NTESMO of the following for settlements :
(i) metering data ;
(ii) any metering register data requested by NTESMO ;
(8) the delivery to relevant financially responsible participants of metering data for billing transactions ;
(9) ensuring the metering data and other data associated with the metering installation is kept secure and disclosed only in accordance with the Rules ;
(10) maintaining the standard of accuracy of the time setting of the metering installation in accordance with clause 7A.8.8;
(11) notifying the Metering Coordinator of any metering installation malfunction in accordance with clause 7A.6.9;
(12) management and storage of metering data in accordance with clause 7A.8.3; and
(13) in respect of a metering installation that is a prepayment device, subject to paragraph (b), services required to support the energisation and de-energisation of the metering installation .
(b) Metering Data Providers are not responsible:
(1) for the provision of a prepayment device; or
(2) in relation to a metering installation that is a prepayment device, unless there is an agreement with the financially responsible participant to the contrary, for the provision of vending services.
Note
The installation of prepayment devices is dealt with in clause 7A.6.14.
The provision of vending services for prepayment devices is dealt with in rule 7A.2.
(c) Metering Data Providers may provide additional data services that exceed the minimum requirements of the Rules at the request of a relevant financially responsible participant provided that:
(1) the full cost of providing such additional data services is met by the financially responsible participant; and
(2) the provision of additional data services does not affect the provision of metering data services .
Note
For example, vending services for a prepayment device could be an additional service, if the financially responsible participant arranges for them to be provided by the Metering Data Provider, noting that in accordance with clause 7A.2(c) the financially responsible participant is responsible for ensuring that an arrangement for vending services is in place.
(a) A Metering Data Provider must, in accordance with this rule, collect energy data from, and estimate metering data in respect of, a metering installation at a connection point for which it has been appointed the Metering Data Provider .
Scheduled meter reading
(b) The Metering Data Provider must use reasonable endeavours to ensure that energy data is collected from a metering installation by way of an actual meter reading at least once every 3 months or, where a greater frequency has been agreed with a financially responsible participant, at that greater frequency.
(c) Despite paragraph (b), the Metering Data Provider must ensure that energy data is collected from a metering installation by way of an actual meter reading at least once every 12 months.
Special meter reading
(d) The Metering Data Provider must perform a special meter reading (including a final meter reading) at the request of a financially responsible participant.
(e) The Metering Data Provider may charge the financially responsible participant or retail customer (as the case may be) for the collection of energy data under paragraph (d) to the extent that its costs of collection are higher than they would otherwise be.
Estimated metering data
(f) When energy data is not collected by the Metering Data Provider from a metering installation by way of an actual meter reading at the applicable meter reading frequency under paragraph (b), the Metering Data Provider must estimate metering data for that metering installation in accordance with schedule 7A.7.
(g) Estimated metering data for the purposes of paragraph (f) must be provided to the retailer within 10 business days of the scheduled meter reading date under paragraph (b).
Altering energy data
(h) The energy data in a metering installation must not be altered except when the metering installation is reset to zero as part of a repair or reprogramming.
(a) A Metering Data Provider must:
(1) retain metering data for all relevant metering installations in the metering data services database :
(i) in electronic format for at least 13 months; and
(ii) following the retention under subsubparagraph (i), in an accessible format for at least 7 years;
(2) archive, in an accessible format, for at least 7 years:
(i) metering data in its original form as collected from the metering installation ; and
(ii) records of each substitution to metering data in respect of a metering installation ;
(3) enable the persons mentioned in clause 7A.13.5(c)(1) to (6) to access or receive the metering data and NT NMI data in the metering data services database ; and
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(4) except for the persons mentioned in clause 7A.13.3(c)(1) to (6), ensure that no person has access to the metering data services database .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) A Metering Data Provider must maintain electronic data transfer facilities in order to deliver metering data from the metering data services database in accordance with schedule 7A.8 and clause 7A.8.4.
(c) Check metering data , where available, and appropriately adjusted for differences in metering installation accuracy, where applicable, must be used by the Metering Data Provider to validate metering data .
(d) If the Metering Data Provider becomes aware that the metering data that has been delivered into the metering database from a metering data services database is incorrect, then the Metering Data Provider must provide corrected metering data to the financially responsible participant and NTESMO within 1 business day of detection.
(e) Metering data may only be altered by a Metering Data Provider , except in the preparation of settlements ready data , in which case NTESMO may alter the metering data in accordance with clause 7A.9.2(c).
(f) A Metering Data Provider may only alter metering data in the metering data services database in accordance with schedule 7A.7.
(g) A Metering Data Provider must arrange with the Metering Coordinator to obtain the relevant metering data if remote acquisition , if any, becomes unavailable.
(h) A Metering Data Provider's rules and protocols for supplying metering data services must be approved by NTESMO and NTESMO must not unreasonably withhold such approval.
A Metering Data Provider must give metering data and relevant NT NMI data to the persons mentioned in clause 7A.13.5(c)(1) to (6) and clause 9A.13.5(g)(1) as required by, and in accordance with, the Rules .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
Check metering data , if available and if it has been appropriately adjusted for differences in metering installation accuracy, must be used by Metering Data Providers or NTESMO , as the case may be, for:
(a) validation;
(b) substitution; and
(c) estimation,
of metering data as required by clause 7A.8.1.
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), a Metering Data Provider must:
(1) for type 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A and 5 metering installations , collate metering data relating to:
(i) the amount of active energy ; and
(ii) reactive energy (where relevant) passing through a connection point,
in recording intervals within a metering data services database ; and
(2) for type 6 metering installations , collate accumulated energy data relating to an interval of up to 3 months.
(b) However:
(1) in relation to paragraph (a)(1):
(i) for local electricity systems with a market administered by NTESMO – it may be agreed between NTESMO and the financially responsible participant that metering data may be recorded in sub-multiples of a recording interval where a metering installation is used for the purposes of settlements ; and
(ii) for local electricity systems without a market administered by NTESMO – it may be agreed between the Metering Coordinator and the financially responsible participant that metering data may be recorded in sub-multiples of a recording interval where a metering installation is used for the purposes of billing transactions ; and
(2) in relation to paragraph (a)(2):
(i) for local electricity systems with a market administered by NTESMO – it may be agreed between NTESMO and the financially responsible participant that some other period will apply either on an ongoing basis or once-off basis; and
(ii) for local electricity systems without a market administered by NTESMO – it may be agreed between the Metering Coordinator and the financially responsible participant that some other period will apply either on an ongoing basis or once-off basis.
(c) A Metering Data Provider must, for type 7 metering installations , prepare estimated metering data relating to the amount of active energy passing through a connection point in accordance with clause 7A.8.1(a)(4) in 3 months or, where a greater frequency has been agreed with a financially responsible participant, at that greater frequency within a metering data services database .
Metering installations other than type 7 metering installations
(a) A Metering Data Provider responsible for a metering installation , other than a type 7 metering installation , must ensure that the metering data collected from the installation is validated in accordance with schedule 7A.7.
(b) If validation under paragraph (a) demonstrates that there has been a failure of the metering installation or that a measurement error exists:
(1) the metering data must be substituted in accordance with schedule 7A.7;
(2) the Metering Data Provider must provide the quality flag of the substituted metering data to the financially responsible participant for its record in accordance with clause S7A.7.8.4; and
(3) for connection points associated with a retail customer – the Metering Data Provider must provide the substituted metering data to the retailer so that the retailer can meet its billing obligations.
(c) The Metering Data Provider:
(1) must make a separate record of any substitution made under this clause, including:
(i) the reasons for the substitution;
(ii) the methodology used for the substitution; and
(iii) the substituted metering data ; and
(2) must maintain the record for at least 7 years and provide access to the record at reasonable times to the relevant financially responsible participant or retail customer (as the case may be).
Type 7 metering installations
Note
Obligations relating to type 7 metering installations, including requirements for calculating metering data under this clause, will only apply in this jurisdiction in the event of a type 7 metering installation being available in this jurisdiction and after a 12 month transitional period allowing all participants to achieve compliance.
(d) A Metering Data Provider responsible for a type 7 metering installation must ensure that the metering data for that installation:
(1) is calculated in accordance with the Network Service Provider's applicable procedure, which must be based on a methodology in, or otherwise be consistent with, schedule 7A.7; and
(2) is validated in accordance with schedule 7A.7.
(e) If validation under paragraph (d)(2) demonstrates that there has been a failure of the metering installation or that a measurement error exists, the Metering Data Provider must ensure the metering data is substituted in accordance with schedule 7A.7.
(a) The Metering Provider must set the times of clocks of all metering installations with reference to Australian Central Standard Time to a standard of accuracy in accordance with schedule 7A.4 relevant to the load through the connection point when installing, testing and maintaining metering installations .
(b) NTESMO must ensure that the metering database clock is maintained within ±1 second of Australian Central Standard Time .
(c) The Metering Data Provider must ensure that the metering data services database clock is maintained within ±1 second of Australian Central Standard Time.
(d) The Metering Data Provider must:
(1) check the accuracy of the clock of the metering installation with reference to Australian Central Standard Time to a standard of accuracy in accordance with schedule 7A.4 relevant to the load through the connection point on each occasion that the metering installation is accessed;
(2) reset the clock of the metering installation so that it is maintained to the required standard of accuracy in accordance with schedule 7A.4 relevant to the load through the connection point if the clock error of a metering installation does not conform to the required standard of accuracy on any occasion that the metering installation is accessed; and
(3) notify the Metering Provider if the Metering Data Provider is unable to reset the clock of the metering installation in accordance with subparagraph (2).
(a) Where required for the purposes of settlements , the Metering Coordinator must ensure that metering data is provided to NTESMO for all recording intervals where the metering installation has the capability for remote acquisition of metering data , and that the data is:
(1) derived from a metering installation compliant with clause 7A.6.5(a);
(2) provided within the timeframe for settlements required in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation ;
(3) actual or substituted in accordance with schedule 7A.7; and
(4) provided in accordance with the performance standards specified in schedule 7A.7.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) Where:
(1) the metering installation is a type 4A metering installation, or does not have the capability for remote acquisition of metering data; and
(2) metering data is required for the purposes of settlements ,
the Metering Coordinator must ensure that metering data is provided to NTESMO and that the data is:
(3) derived from a metering installation compliant with clause 7A.6.5(a);
(4) provided within the timeframe required for settlements in accordance with jurisdictional electricity legislation ;
(5) actual, substituted or estimated in accordance with schedule 7A.7; and
(6) provided in accordance with the performance standards specified in schedule 7A.7.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(c) The Metering Coordinator must ensure that, for all metering installations used for billing transactions , metering data is provided to the financially responsible participant for all recording intervals where the metering installation has the capability for remote acquisition of metering data , and that the data is:
(1) derived from a metering installation compliant with clause 7A.6.5(a);
(2) provided to the financially responsible participant every 35 days for billing transactions unless it has been agreed between the Metering Coordinator and the financially responsible participant that some other timeframe will apply;
(3) actual or substituted in accordance with schedule 7A.7; and
(4) provided in accordance with the performance standards specified in schedule 7A.7.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(d) For type 6 metering installations , metering data relating to the amount of active energy passing through a connection point must be provided to the financially responsible participant:
(1) every 3 months; or
(2) where a greater frequency has been agreed with the financially responsible participant – at that greater frequency.
7A.9 Metering data and data base
(a) NTESMO must create, maintain and administer a metering database (either directly or under a contract for provision of the database) containing information for each metering installation registered with NTESMO .
(b) The metering database must include metering data , settlements ready data , and information for each metering installation registered with NTESMO in accordance with this rule 7A.9.
(c) NTESMO :
(1) must enable the persons referred to in clause 7A.13.5(c)(1) to (4) and clause 7A.13.5(f)(1) to access or receive data in the metering database ; and
(2) except as specified in subparagraph (1), must ensure that no other person has access to the metering database .
(d) For all types of metering installations , the metering database must contain metering data that is:
(1) retained in an electronic format for at least 13 months; and
(2) following the retention under subparagraph (1), archived in an accessible format for an overall period of not less than 7 years.
(e) The settlements ready data held in the metering data base must be used by NTESMO for settlement purposes .
(f) The s ettlements ready data held in the metering database may be used by Distribution Network Service Providers for the purpose of determining distribution service charges in accordance with clause 6.20.1.
(g) NTESMO must retain settlements ready data for all metering installations for at least 7 years.
(h) Despite anything to the contrary in this Rule , NTESMO may provide the energy ombudsman with metering data relating to a Registered Participant from a metering installation , the metering database , or the metering register , if the energy ombudsman has received a complaint to which the data is relevant from a retail customer of the Registered Participant .
(i) NTESMO must notify the relevant Registered Participant of any information requested by the energy ombudsman under paragraph (h) and, if it is requested by that Registered Participant , supply the Registered Participant with a copy of any information provided to the energy ombudsman .
(a) If NTESMO in the preparation of settlements ready data detects metering data that fails validation NTESMO must notify the Metering Data Provider within 1 business day of detection.
(b) Where a Metering Data Provider receives
notification under paragraph (a), the Metering Data Provider must use its best
endeavours to provide corrected metering data to NTESMO within 1 business day
or advise NTESMO that this time limit cannot be achieved, and the reason for
delay, in which case the parties must agree on a revised time limit by which
the corrected metering data will be provided.
(c) Where metering data fails validation by NTESMO in the preparation of settlements ready data and replacement metering data is not available within the time required for settlements then NTESMO must prepare a substitute value in accordance with schedule S7A.7.
(a) The Metering Coordinator must ensure that energy data held in a metering installation is not altered except when the meter is reset to zero as part of a repair or reprogramming.
(b) If an on-site test of a metering installation requires the injection of current, the Metering Coordinator must ensure that:
(1) the energy data stored in the metering installation is inspected;
(2) if necessary following the inspection under subparagraph (1), alterations are made to the metering data , to ensure that the metering data in the metering data services database and the metering database is not materially different from the energy consumed at that connection point during the period of the test.
(c) If a Metering Coordinator considers alterations are necessary under paragraph (b)(2), the Metering Coordinator must:
(1) for local electricity systems with a market operated by NTESMO , notify NTESMO that alteration to the metering data is necessary; and
(2) advise the financially responsible participant of the need to change the metering data , and the Metering Coordinator must arrange for the Metering Data Provider to:
(i) alter the metering data for the connection point held in the metering data services database in accordance with the validation, substitution and estimation procedures in schedule 7A.7; and
(ii) provide the altered metering data to the persons who receive that metering data under clause 7.13.5(c).
(d) If a test referred to in paragraph (b) is based on actual connection point loads , no alteration is required.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
7A.10 Register of metering information
(a) As part of the metering database, NTESMO must maintain a metering register of all metering installations and check metering installations which provide metering data for settlements.
(b) The metering register referred to in paragraph (a) must contain the information specified in Schedule 7A.1.
(a) For the purpose of maintaining the metering register , NTESMO must establish, maintain and publish a registration process in respect to the following (where metering data provided is used for settlements ):
(1) new metering installations ;
(2) modifications to existing metering installations ; and
(3) decommissioning of metering installations .
(a) If the information in the metering register indicates that the metering installation or the check metering installation does not comply with the requirements of the Rules , NTESMO must advise affected Registered Participants of the discrepancy.
(b) The Metering Coordinator must arrange for the discrepancy to be corrected within 2 business days of receipt of notification under paragraph (a) unless otherwise agreed by NTESMO .
Discrepancies between database and other data
(c) If there is a discrepancy between energy data held in a metering installation and data held in the metering database :
(1) the affected Metering Coordinator and NTESMO must liaise together to determine the most appropriate way to resolve the discrepancy; and
(2) for the purposes of this Chapter the energy data for the metering point in the metering installation is to be taken to be correct, unless it is proven to be incorrect.
(d) If there is a discrepancy between information held in a metering register and the same category of information in any other database, then for the purposes of this Chapter the information recorded in the metering register is to be taken to be correct, unless it is proven to be incorrect.
Metering Coordinators must keep the registry accurate
(e) If a Metering Coordinator becomes aware of a change to, or an inaccuracy in, information in the metering register , then it must as soon as practicable and no later than 2 business days after the day it becomes aware of the change or inaccuracy notify NTESMO and provide details of the change to, or inaccuracy in, the information.
NTESMO may amend metering register
(f) If NTESMO is notified of an inaccuracy in information by a Metering Coordinator or other Registered Participant in relation to the connection point it is financially responsible for, NTESMO must undertake investigations to the standard of good industry practice to determine whether the metering register should be updated.
(g) If NTESMO determines that the metering register should be updated as a result of an investigation conducted in accordance with paragraph (a), NTESMO must update the registry to reflect the change to, or correct the inaccuracy in, the information.
(h) If information for a connection point is updated in the metering register , NTESMO must, within 2 business days after the update, notify the update to:
(1) the financially responsible participant; and
(2) if the financially responsible participant is a retailer and there was a change in retailer , the previous retailer where that updated information relates to a period or periods when the previous retailer was the retailer for that connection point .
Note
In paragraph (h)(2), references to "previous retailer" means a retailer who was previously recorded in the metering register as the financially responsible participant for the connection point referred to in paragraph (h).
7A.11 Disclosure of information
NMI and NMI checksum
(a) A Distribution Network Service Provider must, at the request of a retailer , and within 1 business day of the date of the request, provide the retailer with the NMI and NMI checksum for premises identified in the request by reference to:
(1) a unique meter identifier held by the Distribution Network Service Provider ;
(2) a street address; or
(3) the code used by Australia Post to provide a unique identifier for postal addresses.
(b) If a computer search by the Distribution Network Service Provider does not produce a unique match for the information provided by the retailer , the Distribution Network Service Provider must provide the retailer with any computer matches achieved up to a maximum of 99.
NT NMI Data
(c) A Distribution Network Service Provider must, at the request of a retailer , and within 2 business days of the date of the request, provide the retailer with the NT NMI Data for premises identified in the request by reference to the NMI for the premises.
Note
The application of this rule will be revisited as part of the phased implementation of the Rules in this jurisdiction.
Part F Security of metering installations and energy data
7A.13 Security of metering installations, energy data and
metering data
(a) Energy data , metering data , NT NMI data , information in the metering register and passwords are confidential and must be treated as confidential information in accordance with the Rules .
(b) For the purposes of clause 8.6.2(c), metering data from a metering installation at a retail customer's connection point is deemed to have been provided by the retail customer .
General security
(a) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that the metering installation is secure and that associated links, circuits and information storage and processing systems are protected by appropriate security mechanisms.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) In respect of a connection point used for settlements , NTESMO may override any of the security mechanisms fitted to a metering installation with prior notice to the Metering Coordinator .
Broken seals
(c) If a Network Service Provider , financially responsible participant, Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider becomes aware that a seal protecting metering equipment has been broken, it must notify the Metering Coordinator within 5 business days .
(d) If a broken seal has not been replaced by the person who notified the Metering Coordinator under paragraph (c), the Metering Coordinator must ensure that the broken seal is replaced no later than:
(1) the first occasion on which the metering equipment is visited to take a reading; or
(2) 100 days,
after receipt of notification that the seal has been broken.
(e) The costs of replacing broken seals as required by paragraph (d) are to be borne by:
(1) the financially responsible participant if the seal was broken by a retail customer of the financially responsible participant;
(2) a Registered Participant if the seal was broken by the Registered Participant ;
(3) the Metering Provider if the seal was broken by the Metering Provider ;
(4) the Metering Data Provider if the seal was broken by the Metering Data Provider ; or
(5) otherwise by the Metering Coordinator .
(f) If it appears that, as a result of, or in connection with, the breaking of a seal mentioned in paragraph (c) the relevant metering equipment may no longer meet the relevant minimum standard, the Metering Coordinator must ensure that the metering equipment is tested in accordance with clause 7A.7.2.
(a) The Metering Coordinator at a connection point must ensure that energy data held in the metering installation is protected from local access and remote access by suitable password and security controls.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(b) The Metering Provider must keep records of passwords secure.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(c) The Metering Provider must allocate suitable passwords to the Metering Data Provider to enable the Metering Data Provider to collect the energy data and maintain the clock of the metering installation in accordance with clause 7A.8.7.
(d) The Metering Data Provider must keep all metering installation passwords secure and not make the passwords available to any other person.
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
In respect of a type 4 metering installation :
(a) the Metering Coordinator must ensure that access to energy data held in the metering installation is given only:
(1) to a person who is permitted to have access to it under the Rules ; and
(2) for a purpose that is permitted under the Rules ;
(b) the Metering Coordinator must ensure that access to services provided by the metering installation and metering data from the metering installation is given only:
(1) in respect of:
(i) a remote disconnection service and the metering data in connection with that service – to the Local Network Service Provider and the financially responsible participant;
(ii) a remote reconnection service and the metering data in connection with that service – to the Local Network Service Provider , the financially responsible participant and the incoming retailer ;
(iii) a remote on-demand meter reading service and the metering data in connection with that service – to Registered Participants with a financial interest in the metering installation or the energy measured by that metering installation and a person to whom a retail customer has given its consent under subparagraph (3)(ii);
(iv) a remote scheduled meter reading service and the metering data in connection with that service – to Registered Participants with a financial interest in the metering installation or the energy measured by that metering installation and a person to whom a retail customer has given its consent under subparagraph (3)(ii);
(v) a metering installation inquiry service and the metering data in connection with that service – to the Local Network Service Provider , the financially responsible participant and a person to whom a retail customer has given its consent under subparagraph (3)(ii); and
(vi) an advanced meter reconfiguration service and the metering data in connection with that service – to the Local Network Service Provider and the financially responsible participant;
(2) to a person who is permitted to have access to it under the Rules and for a purpose that is permitted under the Rules ; or
(3) except as otherwise specified in subparagraph (1) or (2):
(i) to the Local Network Service Provider , but only to the extent that, in the Metering Coordinator's reasonable opinion, the access is reasonably required by the Local Network Service Provider to enable it to meet its obligations to provide a safe, reliable and secure network ; or
(ii) to a person and for a purpose to which the retail customer has given prior consent;
(c) the Metering Coordinator must ensure that the services provided by the metering installation are protected from local access and remote access by suitable password and security controls in accordance with paragraph (e);
(d) the Metering Provider must keep records of passwords secure; and
(e) the Metering Provider must:
(1) forward a copy of a password allowing local access and a copy of a password allowing remote access to the metering installation , services provided by the metering installation and energy data held in the metering installation , to the Metering Coordinator , Metering Data Provider and NTESMO ; and
(2) ensure that no other person receives or has access to a copy of a password allowing local access or remote access to the metering installation , services provided by the metering installation or energy data held in the metering installation .
Note
This provision is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (NT) Regulations. (See regulation 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (NT) Regulations.)
(a) Access to energy data recorded by a metering installation must only be given if passwords are allocated in accordance with clause 7A.13.3.
(b) The Metering Coordinator must ensure that access to energy data from the metering installation is scheduled appropriately to ensure that congestion does not occur.
(c) Subject to this clause, the only persons entitled to access or receive metering data , settlements ready data , NT NMI data or data from the metering register for a metering installation are:
(1) the financially responsible participant in respect of the connection point for the metering installation and any other Registered Participant with a financial interest in the metering installation or the energy measured by the metering installation ;
(2) the Metering Coordinator appointed in respect of the connection point for the metering installation;
(3) the Metering Provider appointed with respect to the metering installation ;
(4) the Metering Data Provider appointed with respect to the metering installation ;
(5) NTESMO and its authorised agents;
(6) the Local Network Service Provider associated with the connection point ; and
(7) the AER and the Utilities Commission .
(d) In addition to the persons mentioned in paragraph (c), the following persons may access or receive metering data in accordance with the Rules :
(1) a retail customer or customer authorised representative , upon request by that retail customer or its customer authorised representative to the retailer or Distribution Network Service Provider in relation to that retail customer's metering installation ;
(2) the energy ombudsman .
(e) A retailer or Distribution Network Service Provider must, upon request by a retail customer or its customer authorised representative under paragraph (d)(1), provide information about the retail customer's energy consumption for the previous 2 years.
(f) Without limiting this clause:
(1) a retailer is entitled to access or receive NT NMI data ;
(2) a customer authorised representative may receive metering data ; and
(3) a retailer or a Distribution Network Service Provide r may access or receive metering data or provide metering data to a customer authorised representative ,
after having first done whatever may be required, if relevant, under any applicable privacy legislation and clause 7A.9.5 including, if appropriate, making relevant disclosures or obtaining relevant consents from retail customers .
(g) For the avoidance of doubt and without limiting this clause:
(1) a Metering Data Provider must provide relevant NT NMI data to a Distribution Network Service Provider to the extent that NT NMI data is required for the Distribution Network Service Provider to fulfil its obligations under this Chapter 7A of the Rules ; and
(2) a Distribution Network Service Provider is authorised to, and must provide, relevant NT NMI data to a Metering Data Provider to the extent that NT NMI data is required for the Metering Data Provider to fulfil its obligations under this Chapter 7A of the Rules.