Ausgrid published the combined Distribution and Transmission Annual Planning Report 2024 on 19 December 2024.
The 2024 Distribution and Transmission Annual Planning Report presents the results of a five-year forward planning horizon for the distribution network and a ten-year planning horizon for the transmission (dual function asset) network, this combined report reflects the outcomes of the annual planning review of Ausgrid’s electricity network.
The objective of the report is to provide:
- information about network growth and opportunities, looking at the strategies to transform our business to respond to a changing climate
- information of Ausgrid’s decision making processes to assist non-network providers, other network service providers and connection applicants to make efficient investment decisions
- information on Ausgrid’s planning process, covering a minimum five year forward planning period
- descriptions of significant changes to identified network limitations and credible solutions
- results of Ausgrid’s annual planning review, asset condition and other limitations of network assets
- the potential credible solutions to address these limitations
- opportunities to offer alternative proposals to identified network needs
- information on Ausgrid’s network performance, demand management activities and joint planning coordination actions taken to promote non-network initiatives each year
- indication of the relevant dates for projects that will be subject the Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution.
A web-based mapping portal is also available where participants can interact with Ausgrid’s network layers, enabling viewers a better appreciation of the extent of the network, including emerging limitations, forecast data, system strength and hosting capacity.
The report has been published and is available on the Ausgrid website.
Enquires in relation to this matter are to be directed to:
Ausgrid
Mr Mark Ragusa
Head of Asset Management and Planning
GPO Box 4009
Sydney NSW 2001
Email: assetinvestment@ausgrid.com.au