This Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution (RIT-D) arises because the safety and compliance requirement for JEN to comply with bushfire mitigation obligations at Coolaroo (COO) zone substation.  

Non-network options Screening Notice

In accordance with Clause 5.17.4 of the NER, the first stage of the RIT-D process is to screen and determine if a non-network option is, or form a significant part of a potential credible option to address the identified need (i.e. network problem or limitation) on the network.

If a credible non-network option is identified then a non-network options report is required to be published for consultation. However if it has been investigated and determined that no non-network option can form a significant part of a potential credible option, then a non-network options screening notice is required to be published. Published below is Jemena’s non-network options screening notices for Comply with Bushfire Mitigation Regulations at Coolaroo project. 

• Comply with Bushfire Mitigation Regulations at Coolaroo
   

Draft Project Assessment Report

This document is Jemena’s Comply with Bushfire Mitigation Regulations at Coolaroo – Draft Project Assessment Report . In accordance with the requirements of the National Electricity Rules this report describes:

• The identified need in relation to the Coolaroo area network;
• The credible options assessed that may address the identified need;
• The methodologies used to quantify market benefits;
• The net present value assessment results for the potential credible options assessed; and
• The technical characteristics of the proposed preferred credible option.

All submissions and enquires relating to this draft project assessment report must be lodged with us on or before 3 September 2021.