99AChapter 10 modified (further definitions substituted and

99A Chapter 10 modified (further definitions substituted and inserted) (1) Chapter 10, definitions access standard, connection alteration, connection contract, Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider, dispatch, distribution network user access, embedded network, funded augmentation, generating system, Incoming Retailer, Local Network Service Provider, market, market load, metering register, normal voltage, performance standard, plant, power system security, profile, retail customer, satisfactory operating state, secure operating state, settlements, settlements ready data, system standard and transmission consultation procedures omit (2) Chapter 10 access standard A particular technical requirement as recorded in a connection agreement. billing transaction The activity of producing bills and credit notes in markets that are not operated or administered by NTESMO. connection alteration Has (in the context of Chapters 5A and 7A) the meaning given in clause 5A.A.1. connection contract Has (in the context of Chapters 5A and 7A) the meaning given in clause 5A.A.1.

Regulations 2016 266 Dedicated Connection Asset Service Provider A Transmission Network Service Provider to the extent that it owns or operates a dedicated connection asset in accordance with a licence under the Electricity Reform Act 2000 (NT). dispatch The act of initiating or enabling all or part of the response to an instruction issued to a Generator to synchronise, supply ancillary services, or supply energy. distribution network user access The power transfer capability of the distribution network in respect of: (a) generating units or a group of generating units; and (b) network elements, at a connection point which has been negotiated in accordance with rules 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3AA. For the avoidance of doubt, distribution network user access extends to the transmission network for the purposes of Chapter 6. electricity retail supply code The Electricity Retail Supply Code made by the Utilities Commission under section 24 of the Utilities Commission Act 2000 (NT) (as published by the Utilities Commission from time to time). embedded network A distribution system that is connected to a distribution system controlled or operated by the Local Network Service Provider (other than a distribution system that is owned, controlled or operated by the Local Network Service Provider). energy ombudsman The person holder or occupying the office of Ombudsman for the Northern Territory established by section 9 of the Ombudsman Act 2009 (NT).

Regulations 2016 267 funded augmentation A transmission network augmentation for which the Transmission Network Service Provider is not entitled to receive a charge pursuant to Chapter 6. generating system (a) Subject to paragraph (b), for the purposes of the Rules, a system comprising one or more generating units. (b) For the purposes of Chapter 5, a system comprising one or more generating units and includes auxiliary or reactive plant that is located on the Generator's side of the connection point and is necessary for the generating system to meet its performance obligations. Incoming Retailer A retailer that: (a) that has a contract with a customer at a connection point; and (b) has initiated the customer transfer process in accordance with the electricity retail supply code, but which is not yet designated the financially responsible participant for that connection point. Local Network Service Provider Power and Water Corporation ABN 15 947 352 360. market (a) except for the purposes of Chapter 7A: (i) a market or exchange operated or administered by NTESMO, whether being a market for energy or any other market or exchange; or (ii) a market or exchange for energy that is not operated or administered by NTESMO; and (b) for the purposes of Chapter 7A, a market or exchange for energy.

Regulations 2016 268 market load A load for an NMI classified by the relevant retailer or, with the consent of the financially responsible person for that load, by some other person, as a market load. There can be more than one market load at any one connection point. metering register A register of information associated with a metering installation as required by schedule 7A.1. new meter deployment The replacement of an existing electricity meter of one or more small customers which is arranged by a retailer, other than where the replacement is: (a) at the request of the relevant small customer or to enable the provision of a product or service the customer has agreed to acquire from the retailer or any other person; (b) a maintenance replacement; or (c) required as a result of a metering installation malfunction. normal voltage In respect of a connection point, its nominal voltage or such other voltage up to 10% higher or lower than normal voltage, as approved by NTESMO, for that connection point, at the request of the Network Service Provider who provides connection to the power system. NTESMO (being the Northern Territory Electricity System and Market Operator) As the case requires: (a) the entity that undertakes the performance of the functions set out in the Rules that relate to monitoring or controlling the operation of the power system in respect of one or more of the local electricity systems; or (b) the entity that undertakes the performance of the functions set out in the Rules that relate to operating or administering a market in respect of one or more of the local electricity systems.

Regulations 2016 269 performance standard A standard of performance that: (a) is established as a result of it being taken to be an applicable performance standard in accordance with jurisdictional (b) forms part of the terms and conditions of a connection agreement. plant In relation to a connection point, includes all equipment involved in generating, utilising or transmitting electrical energy. power system security The safe scheduling, operation and control of the power system on a continuous basis in accordance with the principles set out in The principles that will be set out in jurisdictional electricity legislation in the above definition will correspond to principles set out in clause 4.2.6 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. profile Metering data or costs for a longer period than a recording interval allocated into recording intervals. retail customer Has the same meaning as in the National Electricity Law. In the context of Chapter 5A, the above definition has been supplemented by a definition specifically applicable to that Chapter. See clause 5A.A.1. satisfactory operating state In relation to the power system, has the meaning given in The meaning given in jurisdictional electricity legislation in the above definition will correspond to the meaning given in clause 4.2.2 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions.

Regulations 2016 270 secure operating state In relation to the power system, has the meaning given in The meaning given in jurisdictional electricity legislation in the above definition will correspond to the meaning given in clause 4.2.4 in the Rules applying in other participating jurisdictions. settlements The activity of producing bills and credit notes in markets operated or administered by NTESMO. settlement ready data The metering data that has undergone a validation and substitution process by NTESMO for the purposes of settlements and is held in the metering database. system standard A standard for the performance of the power system as set out in jurisdictional electricity legislation that: (a) is necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the power system; (b) is necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the facilities of Registered Participants; and (c) is consistent with good electricity industry practice. transmission consultation procedures The procedures set out in Part H of Chapter 6A (as applying in the other participating jurisdictions) that must be followed by: (a) the AER in making, developing or amending guidelines, models or schemes or in reviewing methodologies; or (b) the AEMC in developing or amending guidelines.

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