Relevant requirement Rule reference Location within the TSS The TSS must include tariff classes. 6.18.1A(a)(1) Section 3 - Our proposed tariff classes The TSS must include the policies and procedures for assigning customers to tariffs and reassigning from one tariff to another. 6.18.1A(a)(2) Section 2 - Assigning customers to tariffs and Attachment 4 - Assigning customers to tariffs - Policies and procedures for assignment and reassignment of tariffs The TSS must include the structures for each tariff. 6.18.1A(a)(3) Section 4 - Our proposed tariff structures The TSS must include the charging parameters for each tariff. 6.18.1A(a)(4) Section 4 - Our proposed tariff structures The TSS must include a description of the approach we will take in setting each tariff in each pricing proposal during the regulatory period. 6.18.1A(a)(5) Section 5.2 - Approach to setting tariffs The TSS must comply with the pricing principles for direct control services 6.18.1(A)(b) Section 5 - Our Tariff Setting Methodology A DNSP must comply with the TSS approved by the AER and any applicable requirements in the Rules, when the provider is setting the prices that may be charged for direct control services 6.18.1(A)(c) Not applicable Subject to clause 6.18.1B, a TSS may not be amended during a regulatory control period 6.18.1(a)(d) Not applicable The TSS must be accompanied by an indicative pricing schedule. 6.18.1A(e) Attachment 2 - Indicative NUOS Pricing Schedule (for Standard Control Services); and Attachment 5 - Alternative Control Pricing Schedule
We propose continuing to offer two network tariff options for Large Business Sub-transmission customers under the ‘Sub-transmission’ tariff class. The tariff and the associated eligibility criteria are shown in Table 411 below. Table : Eligibility for Large Business Sub-transmission customer tariffs Tariff Eligibility Sub-transmission – three rate demand Sub-transmission connection (as defined by Essential Energy) Business premises where consumption exceeds 160 MWh per year Interval capable meter Not applicable for connection to dual purpose sub-transmission/distribution circuits Site specific Certain large business customers On a case-by-case basis by application to Essential Energy The associated tariff structure and charging parameters for our Large Business Sub-transmission customer tariffs are shown in Table 412 below. The structures are identical to our existing tariffs for Large Business and Inter distributor transfer customers except for the change in charging windows. The morning peak has been removed and replaced with an extension of the day-time shoulder window, in line with our latest network use analysis and the AER’s feedback in its draft decision. Table : Large Business Sub-transmission customers proposed network tariff structures Tariff Tariff structure Measure Charging parameter Sub-transmission – three rate demand Fixed $/day Network access charge reflecting a fixed amount per day Energy c/kWh Peak, shoulder and off-peak rate based on energy consumed in each period Peak period is from 5pm to 8pm on weekdays Shoulder period is from 7am to 5pm and 8pm to 10pm on weekdays Off peak period is at all other times Demand $/kVA Maximum demand charge based on the highest measured half-hour kVA demand registered in each of the peak, shoulder and off-peak periods during the month. Site specific Various Various Various combinations of fully cost reflective structures Unmetered customers’ network tariffs and charging parameters We propose continuing to two network tariff options for Unmetered customers under the ‘Unmetered’ tariff class. The tariff and the associated eligibility criteria are shown in Table 413 below. Table : Eligibility for Unmetered customer tariffs Tariff Eligibility LV Unmetered NUOS Type 7 meter Applies to loads agreed between a Minister and AEMO All new unmetered supply connections will have this tariff applied LV Public Street lighting TOU NUOS Type 7 meter Applies to agreed between a Minister and AEMO All new public street lighting connections will have this tariff applied