Whether the opex forecast includes an This factor is only relevant in the context of assessing proposed step amount relating to a project that should changes (which may be explicit projects or programs). TasNetworks did more appropriately be included as a not propose any opex step changes that would be more appropriately contingent project under clause 6.6A.1(b). included as a contingent project. The extent the Distribution Network TasNetworks has proposed no expenditure for non-network alternatives. Service Provider has considered, and TasNetworks included its Network Demand Management Plan in its made provision for, efficient and prudent regulatory proposal to detail how they plan to implement efficient non-network alternatives. alternatives under the DMIS. Any relevant final project assessment In having regard to this factor, we identify any RIT-D project submitted by report (as defined in clause 5.10.2) the business and ensure the conclusions are appropriately addressed in published under clause 5.17.4(o), (p) or the total forecast opex. TasNetworks did not submit any RIT-D project. (s); Any other factor the AER considers relevant and which the AER has notified the Distribution Network Service Provider We did not identify and notify TasNetworks of any other opex factor. in writing, prior to the submission of its revised regulatory proposal under clause 6.10.3, is an operating expenditure factor. Source: AER analysis.
Whether the opex forecast includes an amount relating to a project that should more appropriately be included as a contingent project under clause 6.6A.1(b). This factor is only relevant in the context of assessing proposed step changes (which may be explicit projects or programs). TasNetworks did not propose any opex step changes that would be more appropriately included as a contingent project. The extent the Distribution Network Service Provider has considered, and made provision for, efficient and prudent non-network alternatives. TasNetworks has proposed no expenditure for non-network alternatives. TasNetworks included its Network Demand Management Plan in its regulatory proposal to detail how they plan to implement efficient alternatives under the DMIS. Any relevant final project assessment report (as defined in clause 5.10.2) published under clause 5.17.4(o), (p) or (s); In having regard to this factor, we identify any RIT-D project submitted by the business and ensure the conclusions are appropriately addressed in the total forecast opex. TasNetworks did not submit any RIT-D project. Any other factor the AER considers relevant and which the AER has notified the Distribution Network Service Provider in writing, prior to the submission of its revised regulatory proposal under clause 6.10.3, is an operating expenditure factor. We did not identify and notify TasNetworks of any other opex factor. Source: AER analysis.