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16X Additional VicGrid functions
S. 16X(1) amended by No. 38/2025 s. 23(2).
(1) For the purposes of section 50C(1)(f) of the Law, VicGrid is conferred the following functions—
(a) to contract for augmentation related services or specified non-network services;
(b) to conduct competitive tenders in respect of augmentation related services and specified non-network services.
Note to s. 16X(1) repealed by No. 38/2025 s. 23(3).
(2) In addition—
S. 16X(2)(a) amended by No. 38/2025 s. 23(4)(a).
(a) a function conferred on VicGrid under an Order under section 16Y that is related to the declared transmission system, or electricity network services provided by means of or in connection with the declared transmission system, is taken to be conferred by this Act for the purposes of section 50C(1)(f) of the Law; and
Note to s. 16X(2)(a) repealed by No. 38/2025 s. 23(4)(b).
S. 16X(2)(b) amended by No. 38/2025 s. 23(4)(c).
(b) a function conferred on AEMO under an Order under section 16Y, or a power conferred on AEMO under an Order under that section, is taken to be conferred on AEMO by this Act.
See also section 49(1)(h) of the National Electricity (Victoria) Law.
S. 16Y inserted by No. 10/2020 s. 4.