Regulatory test consultations

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Ergon Energy is required to identify limitations and constraints that may arise in our distribution network and to publish information about our network capability, planning process and proposed solutions.

For the most part, this information is contained in our Network Management Plan.

However, if Ergon Energy proposes to establigh a new, large distribution asset to address a constraint, then under the National Electricity Rules we are required to:

  • Within the timeframe required for corrective action, consult with Registered Participants, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Interested Parties on the anticipated limitation and options to address the anticipated constraint;
  • Carry out a detailed economic cost effectiveness analysis of possible options to identify possible solutions that satisfy the Regulatory Test; and
  • Prepare a report for affected Registered Participants, the AEMO and Interested Parties which includes an assessment of all identified options, includes details of the preferred solution and finally recommends the action to be taken.

Current consultations

AreaReport typeDescriptionDate issuedSubmission closesFile typeFile size
Palm IslandRequest for InformationErgon Energy Corporation Ltd is responsible for electricity supply to Palm Island, located approximately 30km off the coast near Ingham in North Queensland. Palm Island is presently supplied by isolated diesel generation. The existing power station, commissioned in 1984, is approaching the end of its life. Power station capacity constraints, aged building, high diesel fuel and maintenance cost, and switchboard current/fault rating constraints have triggered work to reinforce supply to Palm Island. As part of investigations into supply options a grid connected solution with a value greater than $10M has been considered.01 May 201203 Jul 2012PDF491.6 KB
South GladstoneRequest for InformationErgon Energy Corporation Limited (Ergon Energy) is responsible (under its Distribution Authority) for electricity supply to the Gladstone area in central Queensland. The loads on Ergon Energy’s zone substations and 11kV network in the southern Gladstone area have progressively increased such that augmentation is required if reliable supply is to be maintained.19 Apr 201213 Jun 2012PDF723.8 KB

Closed consultations

AreaReport typeDate issuedFile typeFile size
Agnes WaterRequest for Information21 Jul 2008PDF650.7 KB
BundabergRequest for Information12 May 2008PDF583.8 KB
BundabergConsultation & Draft Recommendation27 Jun 2008PDF601.5 KB
BundabergFinal Report02 Sep 2008PDF596.1 KB
BundabergRequest for Information10 Mar 2010PDF586.0 KB
BundabergConsultation & Draft Recommendation22 Apr 2010PDF572.0 KB
BundabergFinal Report16 Jun 2010PDF567.3 KB
CairnsRequest for Information12 May 2008PDF588.9 KB
CairnsConsultation & Draft Recommendation23 Jun 2008PDF606.8 KB
CairnsFinal Report02 Sep 2008PDF601.1 KB
Cairns Northern BeachesRequest for Information04 Sep 2008PDF598.1 KB
Cairns Northern BeachesConsultation & Draft Recommendation20 Oct 2008PDF580.8 KB
Cairns Northern BeachesFinal Report15 Dec 2008PDF575.2 KB
Cannonvale-AirlieRequest for Information12 May 2008PDF617.1 KB
Cannonvale-AirlieConsultation & Draft Recommendation01 Jul 2008PDF641.8 KB
Cannonvale-AirlieFinal Report03 Sep 2008PDF636.3 KB
Cannonvale AirlieRequest for Information19 Apr 2010PDF707.3 KB
Cannonvale AirlieConsultation & Draft Recommendation02 Jun 2010PDF683.6 KB
Cannonvale AirlieFinal Report28 Jul 2010PDF679.8 KB
Capricorn CoastRequest for Information20 Jun 2008PDF1.1 MB
Capricorn CoastConsultation & Draft Recommendation05 Aug 2008PDF1.1 MB
Capricorn CoastFinal Report23 Sep 2008PDF1.1 MB
EmeraldRequest for Information21 Jul 2008PDF637.0 KB
EmeraldConsultation & Draft Recommendation03 Sep 2008PDF646.8 KB
EmeraldFinal Report11 Nov 2008PDF606.1 KB
GayndahRequest for Information24 Mar 2009PDF581.3 KB
GayndahConsultation & Draft Recommendation05 May 2009PDF564.1 KB
GayndahFinal Report17 Jun 2009PDF558.4 KB
Hervey BayRequest for Information12 May 2008PDF605.5 KB
Hervey BayConsultation & Draft Recommendation27 Jun 2008PDF616.1 KB
Hervey BayFinal Report02 Sep 2009PDF610.7 KB
Mackay Northern BeachesRequest for Information08 Feb 2010PDF556.8 KB
Mackay Northern BeachesConsultation & Draft Recommendation15 Apr 2010PDF541.0 KB
Mackay Northern BeachesFinal Report04 Jun 2010PDF536.5 KB
Magnetic IslandRequest for Information17 Jun 2009PDF610.5 KB
Magnetic IslandConsultation & Draft Recommendation14 Sep 2010PDF463.9 KB
Magnetic IslandFinal Report20 Dec 2010PDF451.5 KB
Maryborough NorthRequest for Information27 Jan 2010PDF602.8 KB
Maryborough NorthConsultation & Draft Recommendation11 Mar 2010PDF577.1 KB
Maryborough NorthFinal Report04 May 2010PDF572.4 KB
Maryborough and Hervey BayRequest for Information06 Aug 2009PDF697.4 KB
Maryborough and Hervey BayConsultation & Draft Recommendation17 Sep 2009PDF662.7 KB
Maryborough and Hervey BayFinal Report12 Nov 2009PDF657.7 KB
MoranbahRequest for Information12 May 2008PDF497.8 KB
MoranbahConsultation & Draft Recommendation15 Jul 2008PDF523.2 KB
MoranbahFinal Report02 Sep 2008PDF517.1 KB
MoranbahRequest for Information04 Mar 2011PDF607.2 KB
MoranbahConsultation & Draft Recommendation01 Sep 2011PDF658.5 KB
MoranbahFinal Report02 Dec 2011PDF653.1 KB
Northern ToowoombaRequest for Information07 Oct 2009PDF740.0 KB
Northern ToowoombaFinal Report17 Mar 2010PDF332.7 KB
North West TownsvilleRequest for Information02 Jun 2008PDF502.1 KB
North West TownsvilleConsultation & Draft Recommendation05 Aug 2008PDF477.6 KB
North West TownsvilleFinal Report23 Sep 2008PDF471.9 KB
North West TownsvilleProject Proposal & Public Consultation27 Sep 2011PDF1.9 MB
RomaRequest for Information03 Sep 2008PDF455.7 KB
RomaConsultation & Draft Recommendation15 Oct 2008PDF463.1 KB
RomaFinal Report09 Dec 2008PDF460.0 KB
South East TownsvilleRequest for Information27 Jun 2008PDF438.8 KB
South East TownsvilleConsultation & Draft Recommendation07 Aug 2008PDF448.6 KB
South East TownsvilleFinal Report07 Oct 2008PDF477.1 KB
South West BundabergRequest for Information20 Apr 2010PDF543.9 KB
South West BundabergConsultation & Draft Recommendation02 Jun 2010PDF519.9 KB
South West BundabergFinal Report21 Jul 2010PDF515.6 KB
StanthorpeRequest for Information12 Mar 2010PDF1.3 MB
StanthorpeConsultation & Draft Recommendation10 May 2010PDF1.3 MB
StanthorpeFinal Report30 Jun 2010PDF1.2 MB
Surat Basin North WestRequest for Information19 Mar 2010PDF161.3 KB
Surat Basin North WestApplication Notice06 Jul 2010PDF1.7 MB
Surat Basin North WestFinal Report10 Nov 2010PDF1.7 MB

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