Energy Policy WA released two consultation papers on proposed regulatory changes to the Pilbara Networks Access Code (PNAC) and the Pilbara Networks Rules (PNR).
The proposed changes have been developed as part of the Pilbara Roundtable and Pilbara Advisory Committee work programs. The changes are required to implement the Pilbara Energy Transition Plan, through increased interconnection, increased renewable generation and increased private sector investment.
The Evolution of the Pilbara Electricity Access Regime consultation paper was developed to seek feedback from stakeholders on proposed regulatory changes to the PNAC.
Key objectives of the reforms include:
- Enabling efficient third‑party access to the North West Interconnected System (NWIS) that facilitates competition and innovation in generation and retail markets.
- Creating a regulatory environment with clear enforceable rights that allow access seekers to negotiate reasonable terms (e.g. pricing, technical terms, outage regimes) with network owners.
- Implementing appropriate mechanisms to manage market power of vertically integrated participants.
The Evolution of the Pilbara Electricity Access Regime consultation paper was published by EPWA on 4 February 2025.
The public consultation date was extended to 5:00pm WST on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 to allow for detailed submissions by stakeholders. The submissions made by stakeholders can be found below.
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