Frequently Asked Questions
CRESS · System Access Charges (SAC) and Regulatory Framework
With reference to section 6.20, where the MRED is greater than the total MGC due to the Green Consumer’s lower energy usage, the amount of energy greater than the MGC shall be deemed as free energy. Do the RECs in this instance belong to the RED, as the RED is not being compensated through NEDA for the output injection into the grid? Further, will this output be registered in MRED?
With reference to section 8.12, where the exported energy of RED is greater than the maximum monthly energy demand by the Green Consumer due to an imbalance between generation and demand, such exported energy will not be compensated. In this instance, do the RECs belong to the RED? Since the RED is not being compensated through NEDA for the output injection into the grid? Further, will this output be registered in MRED?
With reference to section 8.14 (a) and (b), what would be the price difference in the System Access Charge (SAC) for a Green Energy Plant (GEP) with and without a BESS?
In section 11, it is stated that “SAC shall be reviewed in every Regulatory Period”. What is the definition of “Regulatory Period,” and is there an assumption of how volatile the SAC will change (if any).
With reference to section 11.3, SAC will be reviewed every Regulatory Period, will there be a threshold set for SAC for firm and non-firm output during the Regulatory Period?
Under the Clause 6.18 - Bill issued from SB to RED, item (c) mentioned “relevant NEDA charges, and other services (if any)”. Please elaborate what constitutes relevant NEDA charges and what other services will be charged by SB?