News
Transfer of Network Price Regulation to the AER
As part of the NT Government’s Electricity Market Reform program, responsibility for network price regulation and oversight of network access in accordance with the Electricity Networks (Third Party Access) Act and Code has been transferred to the Australian Energy Regulator with effect from 1 July 2015.
Power System Review 2013-14
The Utilities Commission (the Commission) has released the 2013-14 Power System Review. On an annual basis, the Commission is required by the Electricity Reform Act to prepare a Power System Review that reports on power system performance and capacity for the Darwin-Katherine, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek power systems.
Compliance Framework and Reporting Guidelines - Draft for Consultation
The Utilities Commission has issued draft Compliance Framework and Reporting Guidelines to supplement its Statement of Approach on Compliance.
22 May 2015 - Approval of Network Access Tariffs 2015-16
In accordance with clause 78(3) of the Electricity Networks (Third Party Access) Code, the Commission has approved the network access tariffs and charges for 2015-16, effective 1 July 2015.
20 May 2015 - Network (Variation) Price Determination
The Commission has made a Network (Variation) Price Determination to correct an error in the Side Constraint formula set out in the Formula Schedule of the 2014 Network Price Determination.
Approval of Amendments to the System Control Technical Code to introduce the Interim Electricity Wholesale Market
In accordance with clause 27A(3) of the Electricity Networks (Third Party Access) Code (“the Code”), the Commission hereby approves the amended System Control Technical Code, version 5.0, effective 27 May 2015.
Consultation - Proposed amendments to the System Control Technical Code to introduce an Interim Wholesale Electricity Market
In September 2013, the Treasurer requested the Commission undertake a review into appropriate wholesale market arrangements for the Territory, and to recommend preferred arrangements to be adopted initially in the Darwin-Katherine generation market.
New Retail Water and Sewerage Pricing Order (effective 1 January 2015)
Water and sewerage tariffs and charges are regulated by the Territory Government via a Water and Sewerage Pricing Order issued by the Regulatory Minister.
New Retail Electricity Pricing Orders (effective 1 January 2015)
The retail electricity tariffs and charges are regulated by the Territory Government, via an Electricity Pricing Order issued by the Regulatory Minister.
New Standard Generation Licence Application – EDL NGD (NT) Pty Ltd
The Commission has received an application from EDL NGD (NT) Pty Ltd as required by Section 14 of the Electricity Reform Act (the Act), for a licence to generate electricity in accordance with Section 21 of the Act.