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Issue 2, December 2023
Welcome to TasNetworks' official stakeholder newsletter. Each quarter, we'll be sharing news and insights from in and around our business to keep you up to date and involved in our activities, plans, and priorities.
Charting a better energy future
The Energy Charter's Annual Disclosure has been released, highlighting the steady progress we've made together to put customers and communities at the centre of the energy system.
Check out the Disclosure for a summary of the 12 #BetterTogether initiatives, their outcomes and our areas of focus for 2024.
Announcing our 2023 Community Grants recipients
We’re thrilled to announce the successful recipients of our 2023 Community Grants Program, which will help build community resilience and reduce cost of living pressures for Tasmanians!
Under this round of grants, we have provided funding support to 14 grass roots projects that will help Tasmanian community groups to access capacity building training and equipment, provide essential support for those facing vulnerable circumstances, and improve safety and sustainability within their organisations.
Powering raptor care in Tasmania
TasNetworks has embarked on a new three-year collaboration with the Tasmania Wildlife Hospital in Forth to help establish a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the care of Tasmania's endangered raptor species.
Delivering a Tasmanian electricity network ready to support Marinus Link and a clean energy future
Following the recent announcement by the Australian Government that Marinus Link will proceed with one cable in the first instance, we've revised our supporting project, the 240km North West Transmission Developments (NWTD).
The project will now deliver NWTD across two stages, focusing on Stage 1 until a final decision is taken on the second Marinus Link cable. This approach will see approximately 60 per cent of the proposed NWTD built in the first stage.
Stay up to date with the NWTD project
- Visit www.tasnetworks.com.au/nwtd for further information about the project
- Sign up to our monthly NWTD e-newsletter - sign up here
- Contact the NWTD team via email at nwtd@tasnetworks.com.au
Marinus necessary and urgent: AEMO
It’s official: Tasmanians need Project Marinus to secure the best future power prices – and urgently. The Australian Energy Market Operator’s confirmed that in its draft 2024 Integrated System Plan, which lays-out the most efficient and cost-effective path to ‘net zero’ Australian emissions by 2050.
Trees and powerlines are a dangerous mix
Leading into summer, we work hard to ensure our network remains free from fire hazards. Help us out by reporting trees or branches growing too close to powerlines.
Balancing customer needs and enabling a clean energy future
We recently submitted our Revised Proposal to the Australian Energy Regulator, detailing the funding we need to deliver safe, reliable and efficient electricity services to Tasmanians for the 2024-2029 regulatory control period.
While keeping bills affordable remains a key concern for our customers, proactive investment in renewables, consistent reliability statewide, and a transparent commitment to sustainability are also important priorities. Balancing these preferences in a time of significant energy transition, economic uncertainty and rising cost of living pressures has been a complex yet crucial task.
The AER will make its Final Decision regarding our Revised Proposal by 30 April 2024, with the new period commencing from 01 July 2024. Members of the public and interested stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission on the Revised Proposal directly to the AER, with submissions welcomed until 19 January 2024.
Safety first this Christmas
Check out our electrical safety tips for a brighter, safer festive season.
