Nexa Advisory Submission – AER Marinus Link Stage 1 Part B transmission determination

Nexa Advisory is pleased to share our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the Marinus Link – Stage 1, Part B (construction costs) revenue proposal – Issues Paper

We support the delivery of Marinus Link Stage 1 on time and at least cost to consumers – but maintain that the current regulatory framework maintains a narrow focus on assessing the prudency and efficiency of costs – rather than incentivising delivery performance.

We urge the AER to use this determination as an opportunity to pivot toward performance-based regulation.

The AER should consider this perspective in deciding on the application of the Capital Efficiency Sharing Scheme (CESS), particularly in the context of the recent AEMC determination on ex post review which would apply to Marinus Link.

Read our submission here: Nexa Advisory – AER Marinus Link submission