Submission on Powerlink’s roles in QLD REZ design and development

The CEC is supportive of the Queensland Government’s and Powerlink’s general approach to the development of REZs in Queensland. The concept of a ‘market led’ approach brings the potential for development of innovative solutions by harnessing the natural forces of the investment market. As with any new reform or policy approach, there will be issues to be addressed along the way. In particular, given the focus on the role of the market to drive efficient projects, the Clean Energy Council considers it particularly important that the QLD frameworks provide a reasonable allocation of risk between Powerlink and foundation generators.