33EDecision on application

33E Decision on application (1) On receiving an application under section 33D, VicGrid must— (a) if VicGrid is satisfied of the applicable matters— (i) grant the application; and (ii) amend the grid impact authority or any conditions determined by VicGrid to which the authority is subject, or both; or (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the applicable matters are— (a) that the system change that the grid impact authority holder is wishing to carry out meets the prescribed requirements (if any); and (b) that the operation of the facility after the system change will not have the effect of substantially constraining the output of electricity generated, or planned to be generated, by eligible generating systems or eligible integrated resource systems connected to the declared transmission system within a renewable energy zone. (3) If VicGrid grants an application under subsection (1) and amends the grid impact authority, VicGrid must issue a new grid impact authority that includes VicGrid's amendments. (4) A grid impact authority that includes VicGrid's amendments supersedes the previous grid impact authority held by the grid impact authority holder. (5) If VicGrid refuses an application under subsection (1), VicGrid must give written notice of that decision to the grid impact authority holder as soon as practicable after making the decision. (7) VicGrid may conduct appropriate modelling and analysis for the purposes of making a decision under subsection (1). Subdivision 3—Revocation of grid impact authorities S. 33F inserted by No. 38/2025 s. 33.