Publications
-
Draft guidance note on insurance cost pass through events
PIAC lodged a submission to the Australian Energ Regulator’s (AER) draft guidance note on insurance cost pass through events. The impact of recent storms and bushfires on the use and cost of network insurance has highlighted the importance of risk management for extreme weather events and how standards for reliability consider such events. With a…
-
Broken Hill secondary systems replacement PADR
PIAC lodged a submission to TransGrid on its consultation regarding the Broken Hill secondary systems replacement project. TransGrid’s preferred option will bring forward some other asset replacement scheduled to be completed by 2024/25. Bringing forward works in the same location provides economies of scale and scope, however it also introduces risk consumers will pay now for…
-
Jemena Gas license for hydrogen blending
PIAC made a submission on the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) consultation on an application by Jemena Gas mix hydrogen through its existing fossil gas distribution system. PIAC does not support the application as we consider mixing hydrogen into gas networks is costly, risky and slows decarbonisation. PIAC contends hydrogen blending is an understandable…
-
Submission re the modernisation of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards)
PIAC lodged a submission to the Department of Industry’s Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on the modernisation of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). Our submission addresses the proposed modernisation of the Transport Standards and reiterates issues we have raised previously around the lack of compliance, accountability and enforcement mechanisms under the…
-
Review of the Gas Supply Guarantee
PIAC responded to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s review of the Gas Supply Guarantee (GSG). The GSG was established in 2017, following the South Australian system black event as a means to prevent gas supply shortfalls during peaks. It has never been triggered, however, is used by AEMO as part of its summer readiness planning.…
-
Wholesale Demand Response Draft Baselines and Compliance Eligibility Policy
PIAC made a submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on its updated draft Baselines Eligibility and Compliance Metrics Policy for Wholesale Demand Response (WDR). PIAC generally supports AEMO’s draft determination, however is concerned a large proportion of loads may be ineligible due to proposed participation constraints, particularly those which are variable and temperature…
-
Stand-Alone Power Systems Priority 1 Rule Amendments
PIAC lodged a submission to the Energy National Cabinet Reform Committee on proposed amendments to the Rules to allow networks to transition customers to Stand-Alone Power Systems (SAPS) where it is a more efficient alternative to maintaining their current grid connection. PIAC supports Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) being able to transfer existing customers onto SAPS…
-
Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper
PIAC responded to the discussion paper on the Future Fuels Strategy from the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Accelerating the penetration of Electric Vehicles (EV) is an essential part of any timely and efficient plan to decarbonise the economy. Policies to encourage the take-up of EVs will help deliver choice to consumers…
-
Draft NSW Water Strategy
PIAC responded to the draft NSW Water Strategy consultation. PIAC broadly supports the structure of the Draft and the important work to provide a much- needed principles-based, strategic approach to water policy in NSW. The efforts to transparently link the strategy to all aspects of water policy is welcome. The structure, setting out core objectives,…
-
Draft Report National Water Reform
PIAC responded to the Productivity Commission’s (PC) draft report on National Water Reform. We note significant progress in reform has been made since the initial National Water Initiative (NWI) agreement in 2004, however it has been inconsistent, and in many cases has stalled or even been reversed as a result of short term political and…