the following instruction to avoid any doubt: TNSP/DNSP must include only projects related to augmentation of the network. 2.3 (TNSP) Augex project data – Powerlink stated it is unclear whether this includes plant procurement contracts. As we discussed above, the final RINs no longer contain the ‘Other major contracts – non Powerlink proposes to include the costs of the major contract associated with the expenditure – Contracts’ column. related party project in this column. These costs would also be recorded in other columns, i.e. the plant and equipment columns or Other expenditure - contracts column (appendix, p. 2). 2.3 (TNSP) Augex project data – Transend stated there are no instructions regarding colour coding/data entry (for We have amended the instructions and corresponding colour coding to colour coding example, yellow cells as opposed to grey cells). The AER should clarify in clarify which cells require data input from NSPs. paragraph 1.1 basic entry requirements with reference to cell colour and ensure consistent formatting across sheets (attachment). 2.3 (TNSP) Augex project data – SPA (pp. 2–3) and Grid Australia (p. 3) noted AEMO’s role in Victoria. We will modify the final RIN to SP AusNet to reflect the Victorian AEMO’s role in Victoria arrangements with regard to transmission network planning and demand The AER needs to obtain data from AEMO in relation to its TNSP functions in forecasting. Victoria, including transmission planning for the shared network and demand forecasting. AEMO should provide the same level of information for its Victorian We will also approach AEMO to collect information pertaining to its role in operations as other TNSPs. In the interests of transparency, the AER should clarify transmission network planning and demand forecasting in Victoria. this matter. 2.4 (DNSP) Augex model NSW DNSPs stated they do not currently undertake weather correction at the DNSPs may input estimates of maximum demand information where it feeder level so it would need to be estimated. They would need to develop this does not keep and maintain particular information requested in the final
the following instruction to avoid any doubt: TNSP/DNSP must include only projects related to augmentation of the network. 2.3 (TNSP) Augex project data – major contracts – non related party Powerlink stated it is unclear whether this includes plant procurement contracts. Powerlink proposes to include the costs of the major contract associated with the project in this column. These costs would also be recorded in other columns, i.e. the plant and equipment columns or Other expenditure - contracts column (appendix, p. 2). As we discussed above, the final RINs no longer contain the ‘Other expenditure – Contracts’ column. 2.3 (TNSP) Augex project data – colour coding Transend stated there are no instructions regarding colour coding/data entry (for example, yellow cells as opposed to grey cells). The AER should clarify in paragraph 1.1 basic entry requirements with reference to cell colour and ensure consistent formatting across sheets (attachment). We have amended the instructions and corresponding colour coding to clarify which cells require data input from NSPs. 2.3 (TNSP) Augex project data – AEMO’s role in Victoria SPA (pp. 2–3) and Grid Australia (p. 3) noted AEMO’s role in Victoria. The AER needs to obtain data from AEMO in relation to its TNSP functions in Victoria, including transmission planning for the shared network and demand forecasting. AEMO should provide the same level of information for its Victorian operations as other TNSPs. In the interests of transparency, the AER should clarify this matter. We will modify the final RIN to SP AusNet to reflect the Victorian arrangements with regard to transmission network planning and demand forecasting. We will also approach AEMO to collect information pertaining to its role in transmission network planning and demand forecasting in Victoria. 2.4 (DNSP) Augex model NSW DNSPs stated they do not currently undertake weather correction at the feeder level so it would need to be estimated. They would need to develop this DNSPs may input estimates of maximum demand information where it does not keep and maintain particular information requested in the final