APA DEWAP submitted a request to Pilbara ISOCo (ISO) under Rule 68 of the Pilbara Networks Rules (Rules), seeking an exemption from clauses of the Electricity Industry (Metering) Code 2012 (Metering Code).

Rule 68 of the Rules allows for the ISO to grant an exemption from one or more requirements of the Metering Code if it is satisfied that:
(a)There is a reasonable prospect that the cost burden of compliance with the requirement may outweigh the benefits; and
(b) For the exemption’s duration, the Network Service Provider will have in place alternative arrangements which deal to a good electricity industry practice (GEIP) standard with the relevant matter or matters.

An exemption under Rule 68 cannot:
(a) Reduce or hinder a protection or benefit given directly or indirectly to a small-use customer; or
(b) Prevent or hinder contestable customer’s ability to change electricity retailers.

The ISO followed the standard consultation process outlined in Appendix 1 of the Rules.

The consultation process was as follows:

Event Date Comments
Publish invitation for submissions Completed
20 October 2023
Rule A1.4(b) – the decision maker must publish and invitation for submissions on the proposal.
Public submission period Completed
20 October 2023 – 6 November 2023
Rule A1.4(b)(iv) – the end of the submission period is at least 10 business days from the publication of the invitation for submissions.
Public submission period extension Completed
6 November 2023 – 20 November 2023
The public submission period was extended upon stakeholder request.
Draft decision Completed
19 January 2024
Rule A1.4(c) and (d) – the ISO may make a draft decision and undertake a second round of public submissions if the circumstances warrant the making of a draft decision.
Second round submission period Completed
19 January 2024 – 16 February 2024
Rule A1.4(d)(ii) – the decision maker must publish an invitation for submissions on the draft decision at the time it publishes the draft decision.
Rule A1.4(d)(v) – the end of the submission period is at least 10 business days from the publication of the invitation for submissions.
Final decision published Completed
22 March 2024
Rule A1.4(e)(ii) – the final decision must be published within:
(A) Where a draft decision has been made, within 30 business days after the due date for submissions; or
(B) Otherwise within 2 months after the due date for first round public submissions.

Documents related to this proposal:

Final Decision – APA DEWAP Request for Exemption from Clauses of the Metering Code

Register of Exemptions

Draft Decision – Alinta DEWAP Request for Exemption

Notice of Invitation for Submissions – Draft Decision

Alinta DEWAP Request for Exemption

Notice of Invitation for Submissions

Submissions received:

Second-round submission period

APA

Horizon Power

First-round submission period

Horizon Power