❓ A parliamentary question regarding a cost increase for electricity supply to a sporting complex and potential restrictions on self-generation. The Minister explains the increase is due to a formal quote process and clarifies self-generation is permitted if not connected to the grid.
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Western Power gave a verbal quote in April 2003 to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex to extend the three-phase electricity supply line for a short distance of approximately 300 metres. The quote was verbally upgraded this financial year to $40 000. The president of the football club then suggested that the club might buy its own generator to supply power for the overhead lighting. He was advised that Western Power would probably forbid a self-generation proposal. I ask - (1) What justifies the 100 per cent increase in the Western Power quote? (2) On what grounds would Western Power forbid a proposal for self-generation? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
(1) What justifies the 100 per cent increase in the Western Power quote? (2) On what grounds would Western Power forbid a proposal for self-generation? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
(2) On what grounds would Western Power forbid a proposal for self-generation? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
(1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
(1) What justifies the 100 per cent increase in the Western Power quote? (2) On what grounds would Western Power forbid a proposal for self-generation? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
(2) On what grounds would Western Power forbid a proposal for self-generation? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
The circumstance outlined in the question by Hon Paddy Embry sounds like a compelling argument in support of power reform legislation in Western Australia. Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon Paddy Embry: As mentioned this morning, we might come to some arrangement with the sporting complex. Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Several members interjected. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am ready, willing and able to discuss that to see what we can come up with. This sort of reform has a precedence in this Chamber. I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
(1)-(2) Western Power provides verbal estimates for works at the request of customers. It is impressed upon customers that without a detailed site inspection or load requirements, these quotes are indicative and provided to assist them in determining whether they wish to proceed with a formal quotation. When Western Power receives a written request for a quote to undertake works, a detailed assessment is undertaken and a formal quotation is issued. Subsequent to providing an indicative and verbal estimate to the Boxwood Hill sporting complex, Western Power has now received a request for a formal written quote to upgrade the power supply. Western Power is waiting for confirmation of electrical load requirements from the Shire of Jerramungup’s electrical consultant so that a firm quote can be completed. This will allow Western Power to identify the size of transformer required and estimate the full cost to the customer. Western Power places no restriction on self-generation, provided that the generator is not connected to Western Power’s distribution system. Liaison with the Office of Energy will ensure electricity safety regulations are complied with. Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
Hon Paddy Embry can liaise with me or the Minister for Energy on issues such as this, or any other issues on Hon Paddy Embry’s agenda, to progress the energy reform Bill before the House; we are open for business.
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