Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution projects
Establishing and upgrading powerlines, substations and other network infrastructure is vital to ensuring we provide a reliable electricity supply to our customers. Before committing to this type of work, registered participants and interested parties are invited to offer alternative solutions that satisfy the Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution (RIT-D).
Further information about how we're managing the network can be found in our Distribution Annual Planning Report.
Our requirements under the National Electricity Rules
Under the National Electricity Rules, if we're proposing to establish a new, large distribution asset to address a constraint, then we're required to:
- consult with Registered Participants, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Interested Parties on the anticipated limitation and options to address the constraint, within the time frame required for corrective action
- carry out a detailed economic cost effectiveness analysis of options to identify solutions that satisfy the Regulatory Test
- prepare a report for affected Registered Participants, the AEMO and Interested Parties which includes an assessment of all identified options, details of the preferred solution and the recommended action to be taken.
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Current consultations
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 4.2 MB) |
An assessment has been conducted and identified options are now available in this report for comment and updated submissions by external parties. After the submission closure date we’ll issue a Final Project Assessment Report outlining the final solution for Atherton. |
31 Jan 2025 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Atherton Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 2.0 MB) |
After an internal assessment it has been determined that no non-network solution can be identified. A Draft Project Assessment Report will be issued soon outlining the option that we will take. |
28 Jan 2025 | N/A |
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.7 MB) |
We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report outlining the option that we will take. |
20 Nov 2024 | N/A |
| Ayr Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 1.3 MB) |
After an internal assessment it has been determined that there would not be a non-network or SAPS option that is a potential credible option, or that forms a significant part of a potential credible option, to address the identified need. A Final Project Assessment Report will be issued soon outlining the option that we will take. |
18 Nov 2024 | N/A |
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohle Plains Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 3.0 MB) |
Submissions are invited for solutions from external parties about potential credible non-network or SAPS solutions that may address the network limitation identified at Bohle Plains. After the submission closure date, we’ll issue a Draft Project Assessment Report outlining the draft solution. |
22 Oct 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degilbo Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.2 MB) |
We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report outlining the option that we will take. |
19 Dec 2024 | N/A |
| Degilbo Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 955.6 KB) |
An internal assessment has been conducted and it has been determined that there would not be a non-network option or SAPS option that is a potential credible option, or that forms a significant part of a potential credible option, to address the identified need. A Final Project Assessment Report will be issued soon outlining the option that we will take. |
19 Dec 2024 | N/A |
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville (Neil Smith) Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.7 MB) |
An assessment has been conducted and options to address the identified need are now available in this report for comment and updated submissions by external parties. After the submission closure date we’ll issue a Final Project Assessment Report outlining the final solution |
24 Feb 2025 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Townsville (Neil Smith) Notice of Screening for Options (PDF 1.3 MB) |
After an internal assessment it has been determined that there are no non-network or SAPS credible options to address the identified need. A Draft Project Assessment Report will be issued soon outlining the option that we will take. |
21 Feb 2025 | N/A |