Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution projects
Establishing and upgrading powerlines, substations and other network infrastructure is vital to ensuring we provide a reliable electricity supply to our customers. Before committing to this type of work, registered participants and interested parties are invited to offer alternative solutions that satisfy the Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution (RIT-D).
Further information about how we're managing the network can be found in our Distribution Annual Planning Report.
Our requirements under the National Electricity Rules
Under the National Electricity Rules, if we're proposing to establish a new, large distribution asset to address a constraint, then we're required to:
- consult with Registered Participants, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Interested Parties on the anticipated limitation and options to address the constraint, within the time frame required for corrective action
- carry out a detailed economic cost effectiveness analysis of options to identify solutions that satisfy the Regulatory Test
- prepare a report for affected Registered Participants, the AEMO and Interested Parties which includes an assessment of all identified options, details of the preferred solution and the recommended action to be taken.
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Current consultations
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane CBD Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 1.1 MB) |
An internal assessment has been conducted and it has been determined that there is no non-network option that is potentially credible, or that forms a significant part of a potential credible option that will meet the identified need or form a significant part of the solution. As the next step in the RIT-D process, Energex will now proceed to publish a Final Project Assessment Report. |
29 Oct 2024 | N/A |
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloundra Request for Proposal - Feeder Limitations (PDF 331.4 KB) |
We are seeking demand response or non-network solutions to help us manage network constraints and/or limitations in the Caloundra area. The specifics of the identified need may vary slightly for each target area and related feeder. More detail can be provided on request. |
24 Jan 2024 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capalaba Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.1 MB) |
We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report outlining the preferred potential option that we will take for limitations identified in the Capalaba area. |
10 Oct 2024 | N/A |
| Capalaba Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 2.0 MB) |
We are screening for options to address network reliability requirements in the Capalaba network area. |
01 Jul 2024 | N/A |
| Capalaba Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 2.2 MB) |
We are publishing our Draft Project Assessment Report outlining the preferred potential option that we will take for limitations identified in the Capalaba area. |
13 Aug 2024 | 27 Sep 2024 |