information as per the category analysis RIN. Table 6.5 Detailed issues and responses – Fee-based and quoted services Template Description of data/ cells NSP comments AER Response number 4.3 4.3.1 (Provide guidance on Aurora sought clarity on the definition of energisation, For guidance we point to the definitions of energisation, de-energisation and re-energisation estimation of energisation and re-energisation. Aurora explained that its in appendix F of the draft category analysis RIN and appendix F of the final category analysis energisation and re- current practice was to define a change in customer at a RIN. single premises to be both a de-energisation and a (Bilateral meeting) 4.3/4.4 4.3.1/4.4.1 (General issues Ergon noted it was investigating ability to populate template, We accept that some estimation may be required to report some fee-based and quoted reporting fee-based and quoted and a high level of estimation and apportionment is required. services expenditures. DNSPs should disclose their estimation method in the basis of services expenditure) Extraction direct from current systems is not expected. preparation. (Submission) We expect DNSPs to list the fee and quoted services as per their annual tariff proposals. This Aurora has only just started to provide services classified as provides transparency to consumers as to the costs of fee-based and quoted services. quoted services since 2013. (Bilateral meeting) Energex cannot provide data for years 2008/09 and
information as per the category analysis RIN. Table 6.5 Detailed issues and responses – Fee-based and quoted services Template number Description of data/ cells NSP comments AER Response 4.3 4.3.1 (Provide guidance on estimation of and Aurora sought clarity on the definition of energisation, and re-energisation. Aurora explained that its current practice was to define a change in customer at a single premises to be both a de-energisation and a (Bilateral meeting) For guidance we point to the definitions of energisation, de-energisation and re-energisation in appendix F of the draft category analysis RIN and appendix F of the final category analysis RIN. 4.3/4.4 4.3.1/4.4.1 (General issues reporting fee-based and quoted services expenditure) Ergon noted it was investigating ability to populate template, and a high level of estimation and apportionment is required. Extraction direct from current systems is not expected. (Submission) Aurora has only just started to provide services classified as quoted services since 2013. (Bilateral meeting) Energex cannot provide data for years 2008/09 and energisation We accept that some estimation may be required to report some fee-based and quoted services expenditures. DNSPs should disclose their estimation method in the basis of preparation. We expect DNSPs to list the fee and quoted services as per their annual tariff proposals. This provides transparency to consumers as to the costs of fee-based and quoted services. energisation re-
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