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- network tariffs and prices for excluded distribution services
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Network tariffs and prices for excluded distribution services
In Queensland the distribution network prices charged by ENERGEX are regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) in accordance with the National Electricity Rules (NER).
Irrespective of the Retailer chosen to supply your electricity, ENERGEX as the distribution entity, will charge a regulated network price. ENERGEX has formulated a set of network prices reflective of the costs allocated to various customer classes in accordance with the ENERGEX Pricing Principles Statement (PPS).
Customers who have non-standard or significant connections arrangements (i.e. generally network users with annual consumption greater than 4 GWh) will be issued with site specific prices. ENERGEX will provide these site specific network prices directly to the Network Users and their Retailer of Choice. Full details of the network charges for customers with standard connection arrangements (i.e. network users with consumption less than 4 GWh per annum) are published in ENERGEX’s Price Schedule.
For further information regarding network prices please contact the Network Pricing Team.
The Price Schedule also sets out the list of Excluded Distribution Services (EDS), and the product codes and prices that apply, in ENERGEX’s distribution area. Prices have been formulated in accordance with the ENERGEX Pricing Principles Statement.
The prices apply to the provision of services ancillary to the main network services and include such services as check meter reads, meter testing and overhead service replacement. The services are provided on a fee for service basis, where the price charged will be either: a scheduled fixed fee if a standard service has been requested; or a Price on Application (POA) if a non-standard service is requested. A non-standard service is a service that is not considered standard due to the variation in scope, timing and complexity of the work requested. Retailers, Customers and/or Registered Electrical Contractors/Builders/Developers may request these services. Some services may only be requested by Retailers.
- Standard Excluded Distribution Services Pricing Schedule - 2009/10
- Non-standard Excluded Distribution Services Pricing Schedule - 2009/10
- Tariff Schedule 2009/10 - Revision 29 June 2009
- correction of streetlight Network Tariff Codes (NTC) for major minor classifications. - Pricing Principles Statement 2009/10
- Capital Contributions Policy 2009/10
- Network Pricing Schedule 2008/09
- Network Pricing Principles Statement 2008/09
- Excluded Distribution Services Pricing Schedule 2008/09
- Excluded Distribution Services Pricing Principle Statement 2008/09
development of energex’s network tariff structure
ENERGEX is investigating a range of pricing issues with a view to developing a phased approach to changing the structure of network tariffs over the medium term. From ENERGEX’s perspective, getting pricing signals right will assist in ensuring that the utilisation of the network is at its most efficient – an outcome which is of benefit to all customers as it will reduce the need to spend additional funds on increasing the capacity of the network, thereby minimising price increases.
This latest discussion paper, Development of Network Tariff Structures, describes the impact of the growing peak demand on network investment and presents price and non-price initiatives that ENERGEX could potentially use to address its joint objectives of minimising the growth in peak demand and contributing positively to the environment, while meeting the needs of customers. It is an annual document that presents ENERGEX's evolving view on the structure of network tariffs.
ENERGEX welcomes feedback on this paper. Written submissions should be received by no later than 19 December 2008. Written submissions should be provided via email or posted to:
During 2008, ENERGEX has undertaken an extensive consultation process on the development of kVA network tariffs. ENERGEX released a discussion paper in August 2008 and carried out a paper trial to provide customers with the opportunity to understand how kVA tariffs would impact them. During this time, ENERGEX continued to consult with customers, retailers, the QCA and the DME, including holding a large customer forum in September 2008. ENERGEX released its preliminary position paper in October 2008 and undertook a further paper trial based on the revised parameters set out in the position paper.
ENERGEX has now released its final position paper, concluding that kVA tariffs better reflect the costs imposed on its network compared with the current kW approach and will therefore encourage more efficient use of the network. In this regard, kVA tariffs better achieve ENERGEX's pricing principles compared with the current kW approach. ENERGEX will be writing to the QCA in December 2008 to seek endorsement of its proposal to implement kVA tariffs.
ENERGEX held a further workshop on Tuesday 16th September 2008 to discuss and debate the issues around kVA tariffs. You can access the presentations from the workshop via the link below.
To enable demand metered SACs to understand the potential impact of kVA tariffs, ENERGEX has created a web-based calculator (link below). The tool enables demand metered SACs (customers that consume greater than 100MWh per annum and have demand meters) to calculate network billing information for themselves by inputting their own demand and kVA information. Demand (kW) is readily available on bills whilst kVA information can be obtained from your retailer.
To progress the merits of the different network tariff reform options, ENERGEX published a discussion paper in December 2007. The paper highlighted some of the factors impacting the debate around changing the network tariff structure, assessed how effective the current structure is in meeting the agreed pricing principles, and discussed a number of areas for potential reform, including a move to kVA tariffs.
queensland government solar bonus scheme for standard asset customers less than 100 MWh per annum
The Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme is a program that pays domestic and other small energy customers for the surplus electricity generated from roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that is exported to the Queensland electricity grid.
other business-2-business services
In addition to the Excluded Distribution Services provided by ENERGEX on a fee for service basis, ENERGEX provides a number of services free of charge. These services are requested through the usual Business-2-Business communication channels. A list of services with full description and product code are provided in the additional product code listing.
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