works over time. We chose classifications and defined connection types, meter works, fee/quoted services and public lighting works that we can use to compare customer-initiated works across NSPs. We also designed a template for the DNSPs to report descriptor metrics that will explain scale, scope and locational differences across DNSPs, and allow us to account for the unique circumstances of each DNSP. Accounting for key cost drivers Consistent with NSP's submissions to date, and comments made in workshops, we chose the following factors, as the most significant elements which determine the cost of customer-initiated works, as well as for asset works captured in repex and augex data requirements: whether a connection is a replacement or new connection whether a connection is an underground or overhead connection the voltage of the connection the location of the connection maximum demand relative to asset capacity. Additionally, DNSPs considered the costs of connection works for distribution networks are also influenced by: the location of connection works (e.g. CBD, rural or urban locations) the scale of a new development (that is, the size and density of subdivisions / newly constructed buildings) the reliability demands of the customer whether a connection is simple or complex. We have taken account of these cost drivers for connections and others drivers for metering, public lighting and fee/quoted services by including the following items within our descriptor metrics of customer-initiated works: Volume of CBD, urban and rural locations Cost per subdivision lot of large and intermediate subdivision connections Volume and cost of metering activities for meter types 1–7
works over time. We chose classifications and defined connection types, meter works, fee/quoted services and public lighting works that we can use to compare customer-initiated works across NSPs. We also designed a template for the DNSPs to report descriptor metrics that will explain scale, scope and locational differences across DNSPs, and allow us to account for the unique circumstances of each DNSP. Accounting for key cost drivers Consistent with NSP's submissions to date, and comments made in workshops, we chose the following factors, as the most significant elements which determine the cost of customer-initiated works, as well as for asset works captured in repex and augex data requirements: whether a connection is a replacement or new connection whether a connection is an underground or overhead connection the voltage of the connection the location of the connection maximum demand relative to asset capacity. Additionally, DNSPs considered the costs of connection works for distribution networks are also influenced by: the location of connection works (e.g. CBD, rural or urban locations) the scale of a new development (that is, the size and density of subdivisions / newly constructed buildings) the reliability demands of the customer whether a connection is simple or complex. We have taken account of these cost drivers for connections and others drivers for metering, public lighting and fee/quoted services by including the following items within our descriptor metrics of customer-initiated works: Volume of CBD, urban and rural locations Cost per subdivision lot of large and intermediate subdivision connections Volume and cost of metering activities for meter types 1–7
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