News
Extension of PWC consultation period and information session - Generator Performance Standards
On 19 December 2018, the Power and Water Corporation (PWC) released proposed amendments to the rules governing electricity production in the Northern Territory, the Generator Performance Standards, for consultation.
2017-18 Annual Report to the Minister on Material Instances of Non-Compliance – Port of Darwin
The Ports Management Act 2015 establishes the Utilities Commission as the economic regulator of the port access and pricing regime for the Port of Darwin.
Electricity Market Functional Specification Consultation paper
The Utilities Commission would like to advise stakeholders that the Department of Treasury and Finance has published a Northern Territory Electricity Market (NTEM) Functional Specification Consultation paper.
Consultation closed and submissions received for System Control Charges Review
The Power and Water Corporation (PWC) made a submission to the Commission (Review of System Control Charges and Associated Funding Issues) under section 39(1) of the Electricity Reform Act proposing an increase to the system control charge, from the current $0.001 per kWh to $0.0057 per kWh, from 1 July 2019, and an annual review of the charge.
Utilities Commission Strategic Plan and 2019 Priorities released
The Strategic Plan sets out the Commission’s strategy for 2019-2021 including its goals, and how these goals relate to the Commission’s primary objective and indicators of success.
New Electricity Generation Licensee - Trutinor NT Pty Ltd
The Commission received an application from Trutinor NT Pty Ltd for a licence to generate electricity.
Reliability Standard Consultation Paper
The Utilities Commission would like to advise stakeholders that the Department of Treasury and Finance has published a Reliability Standard consultation paper for the Regulated Power Systems.
Katherine Solar Pty Ltd’s Generation Licence Transferred to Eni Australia Limited
The Commission has approved and executed the transfer of Katherine Solar Pty Ltd’s Generation Licence to Eni Australia Limited, with effect 11 January 2019, in accordance with section 33 of the Electricity Reform Act.
Extension of consultation period - 2018 System Control Charges Review
The Power and Water Corporation (PWC) made a submission to the Commission (Review of System Control Charges and Associated Funding Issues) under section 39(1) of the Electricity Reform Act proposing an increase to the system control charge, from the current $0.001 per kWh to $0.0057 per kWh, from 1 July 2019, and an annual review of the charge.
Consultation: Consultation closed for Application to Transfer a Generation Licence – Katherine Solar Pty Ltd to Eni Australia Limited
The Commission received an application from Katherine Solar Pty Ltd to transfer its generation licence to Eni Australia Limited in accordance with section 33 of the Electricity Reform Act.