23Exemption for small generating systems

23 Exemption for small generating systems

23 Exemption for small generating systems

(cf 2013 reg cl 17)

A person is exempted from the National Law in relation to the sale or supply of electricity if—

(a) the electricity is generated by one or more generating systems owned or controlled by the person, and

(b) the generating system or systems supply electricity to a transmission or distribution system through a single connection point, or an electrically common point, at a rate of 30 megawatts or less, and

(c) the distribution system (if any) that conveys the electricity is owned or controlled by a distributor that holds a distributor’s licence under the Electricity Supply Act 1995 or that is exempted from the requirement to hold such a licence.