News
Port of Darwin changes to standard charges for prescribed services
Landbridge Darwin Port has advised the standard charges for prescribed services at the Port of Darwin will increase on 1 July 2024, with the exception of port induction fees, which remain the same. Charges for pilotage services will increase by 2.8% and 4% for other services.
Recruiting - AO5 Regulatory Officer
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the Northern Territory's essential services sectors? This is a rare opportunity to join the Utilities Commission as a Regulatory Officer, where you will play a vital role in the economic regulation of the electricity, ports, water, and sewerage industries.
Final Decision - 2023 Review of Alcan/RTA Gove Pty Ltd Licence Exemption
The Commission has reviewed the terms and conditions of the licence exemption issued to RTA Gove Pty Ltd (previously Alcan Gove Pty Ltd) under section 87 of the Electricity Reform Act 2000 and has released its 2023 Review of RTA Gove Pty Ltd Licence Exemption Document – Final Decision Paper. The Commission has also varied the RTA Gove Pty Ltd's licence exemption.
Review of NTESMO 2024-27 System Control and Market Operator Charges Regulatory Proposal
The Commission has received the Northern Territory Electricity System and Market Operator’s regulatory proposal in relation to proposed charges for system control and market operator functions.
2022-23 Northern Territory Power System Performance Review
The Utilities Commission has published the 2022-23 Northern Territory Power System Performance Review. The review provides an assessment of overall power system, network and generation performance in the Darwin-Katherine, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek power systems.
2022-23 Northern Territory Electricity Retail Review
The Commission has published its 2022-23 Northern Territory Electricity Retail Review.
Consultation – 2024 Review of the Compliance Framework and Reporting Guidelines
The Commission has initiated a review to ensure the Compliance Framework and Reporting Guidelines are current, relevant and reflect a targeted, risk-based approach to compliance and enforcement. The Commission has released a Consultation Paper for public consultation.
Assessment of Network Outage Event on 30 November 2023 - Power and Water Corporation
The Commission has published an assessment under clause 5.4.4 of the Electricity Industry Performance Code for the purpose of verifying that a network outage event in the Alice Springs region on 30 November 2023 was outside of Power and Water Corporation’s control, and therefore able to be excluded from its network performance reporting and guaranteed service level payments.
Final Report – 2023 Review of the Port Access and Pricing Regime
The Commission has released its 2023 Review of the Port Access and Pricing Regime – Final Report.
2023 Annual Report to the Minister on Material Instances of Non-Compliance - Port of Darwin
The Commission’s 2023 Annual Report to the Minister on Material Instances of Non-Compliance was recently tabled in Parliament and is now available on the Commission’s website.