❓ A parliamentary question addresses the Minister for Energy regarding the implementation timeline and commitment to renewable energy initiatives, including transitional access arrangements, metering subsidies, capacity studies, and kilowatt-hour subsidies, all contingent on electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
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I refer to the Government’s proposals for the Western Australian renewable energy industry announced on 27 October at the Western Australian Sustainable Energy Association breakfast. (1) Is the minister committed to introducing the transitional access arrangements before the end of January? (2) If no to (1), when does the minister expect this arrangement will be in place? (3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(1) Is the minister committed to introducing the transitional access arrangements before the end of January? (2) If no to (1), when does the minister expect this arrangement will be in place? (3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(2) If no to (1), when does the minister expect this arrangement will be in place? (3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators?
(c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators?
(1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(1) Is the minister committed to introducing the transitional access arrangements before the end of January? (2) If no to (1), when does the minister expect this arrangement will be in place? (3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(2) If no to (1), when does the minister expect this arrangement will be in place? (3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(3) Is the minister still committed to introducing the following elements of the reform package; and, if so, when will they be introduced - (a) the metering subsidy; (b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(b) studies into RE capacities of the south west interconnected system and the potential for demand management; and (c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators?
(c) the 1c per kilowatt hour subsidy for RE generators?
(1) It is the Minister for Energy’s intention that the transitional balancing arrangements - top up and spill service - will be in place by the end of January 2004. I understand Western Power is currently developing the new balancing arrangements, including developing prices. (2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(2) Not applicable. I will provide an answer to question (3) and also to the unasked question (4) to show the member how determined the Government is to give answers. It gives answers even when questions are not asked. Hon Peter Foss: It’s the only time you do! Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
Hon Barry House: That’s the problem. Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
Hon Simon O’Brien: And you still get it wrong! Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: No, the Opposition just does not ask the right questions. Question (4), to which I am now providing an answer, was, “If no to any of (3)(a), (b) or (c), why not?” (3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
(3)-(4) A range of sustainable energy support measures will be introduced as part of the electricity reform process. These include the metering subsidy for renewable energy customers, studies into renewable energy capacity on the south west interconnected system and demand management in the new market and a 1c a kilowatt hour subsidy for new renewable energy. These measures are an integral part of the electricity reform process and have been designed to provide a smooth transition to the new market arrangements. There are no plans for them to be implemented in the absence of electricity reform achieving parliamentary support.
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