❓ This parliamentary question explores the ability of commercial electricity users in Horizon Power areas to opt for stand-alone power solutions and whether competitive tendering is required for these solutions. The answer clarifies that Horizon Power is not involved if a customer chooses not to connect to their network.
AnsweredQoN 1278Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Can
commercial electricity users in Horizon Power
supply areas choose to use stand-alone supply solutions rather than connecting
to the Horizon Power network? (2) If yes
to (1), is there any requirement for
competitive tendering for stand-alone power solutions? (3) If yes to (2), what is the size of electrical
generation or financial level of investment that requires a tender?
commercial electricity users in Horizon Power
supply areas choose to use stand-alone supply solutions rather than connecting
to the Horizon Power network? (2) If yes
to (1), is there any requirement for
competitive tendering for stand-alone power solutions? (3) If yes to (2), what is the size of electrical
generation or financial level of investment that requires a tender?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
13 August 2014
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy
Response time
57 days
(1) Yes.
(2) This is nothing to do with Horizon Power if the customer doesn't want to connect to the Horizon Power network. They would source their own generation system, based on their own tendering requirements (if they have any).
(3) Not Applicable.
(2) This is nothing to do with Horizon Power if the customer doesn't want to connect to the Horizon Power network. They would source their own generation system, based on their own tendering requirements (if they have any).
(3) Not Applicable.
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