Annual charge (Provision Reading and Data Type 5-6 33 37 41 45 49 WC Manually Read Meter) Source: SA Power Networks, Regulatory Proposal 2015-20, Table 29.9, p. 356. SA Power Networks has proposed a significant new tariff and metering program which they suggest will meet the challenges of transitioning from: a one-way energy distribution system to an active two-way grid that connects a dynamic web of distributed consumption and generation resources, by: transitioning to more cost-reflective network tariffs. The new tariff is based on maximum demand and will be introduced on an opt-in basis from July 2015. From July 2017, SA Power Networks proposes to make this tariff mandatory for all new connections and customers choosing to upgrade their supply arrangements (for example, moving to solar PV) installing smart ready interval meters as the standard meter for new and replacement installations upgrading some smart ready interval meters to have a telecommunications module to monitor power quality in the low voltage network. The three cost components related to the above tariff and metering program that feed into alternative control metering service charges are: Installing smart ready interval meters as the default meter for new and replacement meter situations (forecast capital expenditure—$11.0 million) IT costs for handheld meter reading devices (forecast capital expenditure—$2.5 million) Monthly reads (operating expenditure step change—$25.5 million). Other costs related to the tariff and metering program include upgrading smart ready meters to be remotely read to enable power quality and other operational benefits. It also includes new IT systems. These IT capital costs are discussed in Attachment 6 (capex). Upfront capital charges SA Networks proposed ad hoc installation charges for a customer initiated meter alteration or addition. These would be upfront charges to recover all the costs incurred in providing a meter upgrade (instead of adding to the metering asset base and recovering annually). Table . - SA Power Networks proposal - Ad hoc installation charges for customer upgrades ($, nominal) 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Annual charge (Provision Reading and Data Type 5-6 WC Manually Read Meter) 33 37 41 45 49 Source: SA Power Networks, Regulatory Proposal 2015-20, Table 29.9, p. 356. SA Power Networks has proposed a significant new tariff and metering program which they suggest will meet the challenges of transitioning from: a one-way energy distribution system to an active two-way grid that connects a dynamic web of distributed consumption and generation resources, by: transitioning to more cost-reflective network tariffs. The new tariff is based on maximum demand and will be introduced on an opt-in basis from July 2015. From July 2017, SA Power Networks proposes to make this tariff mandatory for all new connections and customers choosing to upgrade their supply arrangements (for example, moving to solar PV) installing smart ready interval meters as the standard meter for new and replacement installations upgrading some smart ready interval meters to have a telecommunications module to monitor power quality in the low voltage network. The three cost components related to the above tariff and metering program that feed into alternative control metering service charges are: Installing smart ready interval meters as the default meter for new and replacement meter situations (forecast capital expenditure—$11.0 million) IT costs for handheld meter reading devices (forecast capital expenditure—$2.5 million) Monthly reads (operating expenditure step change—$25.5 million). Other costs related to the tariff and metering program include upgrading smart ready meters to be remotely read to enable power quality and other operational benefits. It also includes new IT systems. These IT capital costs are discussed in Attachment 6 (capex). Upfront capital charges SA Networks proposed ad hoc installation charges for a customer initiated meter alteration or addition. These would be upfront charges to recover all the costs incurred in providing a meter upgrade (instead of adding to the metering asset base and recovering annually). Table . - SA Power Networks proposal - Ad hoc installation charges for customer upgrades ($, nominal) 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
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