Metering
CHAPTER 7

7.	Metering
7.1	Introduction to the Metering Chapter
7.1.1	Contents
(a)	[Deleted]
(a)	This Chapter sets out provisions relating to:
(1)	metering installations and check metering installations used for the measurement of active energy and, where appropriate, reactive energy;
(2)	collection and provision of metering data and B2B Data;
(3)	provision, installation and maintenance of metering installations and the provision of metering data services;
(4)	accuracy of metering installations;
(5)	inspection, testing and audit requirements;
(6)	security of, and rights of access to, metering data and B2B Data;
(7)	competencies and standards of performance;
(8)	metering data services database and the metering database; and
(9)	metering register requirements.
(c)	Nothing in this Chapter precludes the application of evolving technologies and processes as they become available in accordance with the Rules.
7.1.2	Obligations of Market Participants to establish metering installations
(a)	Before participating in the market in respect of a connection point, a Market Participant must ensure that:
(1)	the connection point has a metering installation and that the metering installation is registered with AEMO;
(2)	either:
(i)	it has become the responsible person under clause 7.2.2 and has advised the Local Network Service Provider; or
(ii)	it has sought an offer and, if accepted, entered into an agreement under clause 7.2.3; and
(3)	prior to registration, a NMI has been obtained by the responsible person for that metering installation.
(b)	AEMO may refuse to permit a Market Participant to participate in the market in respect of any connection point in relation to which that Market Participant is not in compliance with its obligations under paragraph (a).
7.1.3	Obligation to establish, maintain and publish procedures
(a)	AEMO is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of procedures specified in Chapter 7 except for procedures established and maintained under Rule 7.2A.
(b)	The procedures authorised by AEMO must be established and maintained by AEMO in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures.
(c)	The Information Exchange Committee is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of procedures specified in Rule 7.2A.
(d)	The procedures authorised by the Information Exchange Committee must be established and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Rule 7.2A.
(e)	The procedures established or maintained under this clause must be published by the party authorised to make the procedure.
(f)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish a list of procedures authorised under the Rules relevant to this Chapter 7, irrespective of who authorised those procedures.
7.1.4	Amendment of procedures in the Metering Chapter
(a)	Any person (the 'proponent') may submit to AEMO a proposal (the 'proposal') to amend any procedure in Chapter 7 including the metrology procedure except:
(1)	in relation to the jurisidictional metrology material which is contained within the metrology procedure; and
(2)	procedures specified in Rule 7.2A,
and must include reasons for the proposed change.
(b)	For proposals submitted under paragraph (a), AEMO must:
(1)	give notice of receipt of the proposal to the proponent; and
(2)	advise the proponent of the action that AEMO proposals to undertake under paragraphs (c) or (e).
(c)	Where AEMO:
(1)	accepts the proposal, AEMO must conduct the Rules consultation procedures in relation to that proposal;
(2)	requests further information from the proponent in relation to a proposal, on receiving that information AEMO must either accept, or reject the proposal; or
(3)	rejects a proposal, AEMO must advise the proponent of its decision and reasons for the decision in writing.
(d)	AEMO may at the conclusion of the Rules consultation procedures amend the procedure (if necessary).
(e)	Where in AEMO’s reasonable opinion, a proposal referred to in paragraph (a) relates to amendments that are of a minor or administrative nature, AEMO is not required to undertake the Rules consultation procedures but must:
(1)	publish the proposal including the accompanying reasons;
(2)	issue a notice to Registered Participants, Metering Providers, Metering Data Providers, Ministers and the AER advising that the amendment to the procedure has been published;
(3)	invite submissions on the proposal;
(4)	allow 10 business days for the receipt of submissions;
(5)	allow a reasonable extension of time for submissions if requested in writing by a Registered Participant, Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider;
(6)	publish submissions as soon as practicable after submissions have been received;
(7)	consider the submissions; and
(8)	publish, on or before the day of publication of the procedure identified in paragraph (a), reasons for the amendments to the procedure.
7.2	Responsibility for Metering Installation, Metering Data and Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures
7.2.1	Responsibility of the responsible person
(a)	The responsible person is the person responsible for in accordance with this Chapter 7, the metrology procedure and procedures authorised under the Rules, the:
(1)	provision, installation and maintenance of a metering installation; and
(2)	collection of metering data from each metering installation for which it is responsible, the processing of that data and the delivery of the processed data to the metering database and to parties entitled to that data under rule 7.7(a), except as otherwise specified in clause 7.2.1A(a).
(b)	The responsible person must perform its role in accordance with:
(1)	this Chapter 7; and
(2)	procedures authorised under the Rules. 
(c)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish relevant explanatory material that sets out the role of the responsible person consistent with this Chapter 7.
7.2.1A	Responsibility of AEMO for the collection, processing and delivery of metering data
(a)	Where the Market Participant has selected a responsible person for a metering installation in accordance with clause 7.1.2(a)(2) and that responsible person is a Transmission Network Service Provider:
(1)	the Transmission Network Service Provider is responsible for the provision, installation and maintenance of the metering installation; and
(2)	AEMO is responsible for the collection of metering data from that metering installation, the processing of that data and the delivery of the processed data to the metering database and to parties entitled to that data under rule 7.7(a).
(b)	In performing its role under subparagraph (a)(2), AEMO must:
(1)	permit the financially responsible Market Participant to engage a Metering Data Provider of its choice to perform the metering data services between the metering installation and the metering database and to parties entitled to that data under rule 7.7(a), subject to the limitations on that choice imposed by clauses 7.2.4(d) and 7.2.4A(e);
(2)	where a financially responsible Market Participant has not chosen a Metering Data Provider in accordance with subparagraph (1), engage a Metering Data Provider to provide metering data services between the metering installation and the metering database and to parties entitled to that data under rule 7.7(a);
(3)	comply with the processes for the collection, processing and delivery of metering data from the metering installation to the metering database and to parties entitled to that data under rule 7.7(a) in accordance with the requirements of the procedures authorised under the Rules, and may establish additional processes if necessary in order to fulfil that role;
(4)	if any additional processes established by AEMO for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under subparagraph (3), and those processes impact on other persons, the relevant parts of those processes that impact on those persons must be incorporated in the service level procedures.
7.2.1B	Responsibility for interconnectors
(a)	For an interconnector, the relevant Transmission Network Service Provider is responsible for the provision, installation and maintenance of a metering installation.
(b)	For an interconnector, AEMO is responsible for the collection of metering data from that metering installation, the processing of that data and the delivery of the processed data to the metering database.
7.2.2	Responsibility of the Market Participant
(a)	A Market Participant may elect to be the responsible person for a metering installation that is a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation.
(b)	A Market Participant is the responsible person for a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation if:
(1)	the Market Participant elects not to request an offer from, or does not accept the offer of, the Local Network Service Provider for the provision of a metering installation under clause 7.2.3; or
(2)	an agreement under clause 7.2.3 is terminated due to a breach by the Market Participant.
7.2.3	Responsibility of the Local Network Service Provider
(a)	The Local Network Service Provider is the responsible person for:
(1)	a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation connected to, or proposed to be connected to, the Local Network Service Provider’s network where the Market Participant has accepted the Local Network Service Provider’s offer in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c); and
(2)	a type 5, 6 or 7 metering installation connected to, or proposed to be connected to, the Local Network Service Provider’s network in accordance with paragraphs (d) to (i).
Types 1 - 4 metering installations
(b)	A Market Participant may request in writing an offer from the Local Network Service Provider to act as the responsible person where a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation is, or is to be, installed.
(c)	If the Local Network Service Provider receives a request under paragraph (b), the Local Network Service Provider must:
(1)	offer to act as the responsible person in respect of that metering installation; 
(2)	provide the Market Participant with the name of the Metering Provider and the name of the Metering Data Provider that would be engaged under clauses 7.2.5(a) and 7.2.5(c1), if requested by the Market Participant; and
(3)	provide the Market Participant with the terms and conditions relating to the offer,
no later than 15 business days after the Local Network Service Provider receives the written request from the Market Participant.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
Types 5 -7 metering installations
(d)	The Local Network Service Provider may provide a Market Participant with a standard set of terms and conditions on which it will agree to act as the responsible person for a type 5, 6 or 7 metering installation.
(e)	Where the Local Network Service Provider has not provided the Market Participant with the standard set of terms and conditions referred to in paragraph (d), the Market Participant must request an offer from the Local Network Service Provider to act as the responsible person where a type 5, 6 or 7 metering installation is, or is to be, installed.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(f)	The Local Network Service Provider must, within 15 business days of receipt of the request under paragraph (e), make an offer to a Market Participant setting out the terms and conditions on which it will agree to act as the responsible person.
(g)	The terms and conditions of an offer made under paragraphs (d) or (f) must:
(1)	be fair and reasonable; and
(2)	not have the effect of unreasonably discriminating between Market Participants, or between the customers of a Market Participant.
(h)	In relation to an offer made under paragraphs (d) or (f), a Market Participant:
(1)	must accept the offer; or
(2)	may dispute the offer in accordance with rule 8.2.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(i)	If a Market Participant accepts the offer in accordance with paragraph (h), the Local Network Service Provider:
(1)	becomes the responsible person; and
(2)	must provide AEMO with the NMI for the metering installation within 10 business days of entry into a connection agreement under clause 5.3.7 with that Market Participant.
7.2.4	Joint metering installations
(a)	Where more than one Market Participant wishes to use a metering installation at a particular connection point for the purpose of satisfying its obligations, then each of them may separately enter into the agreements referred to in clause 7.2.3 or some or all of them may jointly enter into those agreements for the use of a shared metering installation.
(b)	Where more than one Market Participant uses a metering installation which is provided, installed and maintained by a person other than the Local Network Service Provider, they must agree and notify AEMO as to which of them is the responsible person for that metering installation.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(c)	In the absence of such agreement, AEMO may nominate one of the Market Participants to be the responsible person for that metering installation.
(d)	Where more than one Market Participant or responsible person, as the case may be, are subject to the same special site or technology related conditions as specified in clause 7.2.4A(c), either the affected Market Participant or the affected responsible person must notify AEMO of the Metering Data Provider that will provide the metering data services for the relevant metering installation(s).
(e)	In the absence of such an agreement specified in paragraph(d), AEMO may nominate a Metering Data Provider to provide the metering data services for those metering installations.
7.2.4A	Special site or technology related conditions
(a)	Special site or technology related conditions are situations where AEMO determines that special arrangements are required to support the integrity of the collection and processing of metering data from nominated metering installations. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the following situations:
(1)	a transmission network connection point where the metering data collection and/or processing arrangements from metering installations nominated in the document published in subparagraph (c)(1) require a single Metering Data Provider;
(2)	a situation where two or more metering points are required to form a metering installation and the metering data determined from that metering installation is required to be identified as a virtual NMI in the settlements process;
(3)	a metering installation on an interconnector;
(4)	a metering installation on the interconnection between adjacent distribution networks.
(b)	Special site or technology related conditions do not exist until they are described and published in the document specified in subparagraph (c)(1).
(c)	Where AEMO determines that special site or technology related conditions exist under paragraph (a), it must:
(1)	describe and publish those special site or technology related conditions including the nomination of metering installations affected by those conditions in a document;
(2)	notify responsible persons and financially responsible Market Participants of the availability of the document specified in subparagraph (1) at the time of its publication and each time that document is revised; and
(3)	clarify any matters with the responsible person or the financially responsible Market Participant in order to choose a Metering Data Provider for that metering installation that is mutually suitable to all parties.
(d)	A responsible person or financially responsible Market Participant may make alterations to a metering installation and its metering data collection arrangements in order to remove its classification as a special site or technology related condition, in which case AEMO must remove that metering installation from the document specified in clause 7.2.4A(c)(1).
(e)	Where a financially responsible Market Participant chooses to engage a Metering Data Provider under clause 7.2.1A(b)(1), it must:
(1)	only engage a Metering Data Provider who can fully accommodate any special site or technology related conditions described in the document published under subparagraph (c)(1);
(2)	clarify any matters with AEMO in order to choose a Metering Data Provider for that metering installation that is mutually suitable to all parties.
7.2.5	Role of the responsible person
Engagement of a Metering Provider
(a)	A responsible person must for each metering installation for which it is responsible:
(1)	engage a Metering Provider or Metering Providers for the provision, installation and maintenance of that installation unless the responsible person is the Metering Provider or Metering Providers; or
(2)	subject to the metrology procedure, allow another person to engage a Metering Provider to install that installation.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	The responsible person must:
(1)	enter into an agreement with a Metering Provider or Metering Providers:
(i)	for the provision, installation and maintenance of the metering installation by the Metering Provider or Metering Providers, where the responsible person has engaged the Metering Provider or Metering Providers under paragraph (a)(1); or
(ii)	for the maintenance of the metering installation, where another person has engaged the Metering Provider or Metering Providers under paragraph (a)(2); and
(2)	provide AEMO with the relevant details of the metering installation as specified in schedule 7.5 within 10 business days of obtaining a NMI in accordance with 7.3.1(e).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(c)	The responsible person may elect to terminate an agreement entered into under paragraph (b)(1)(i) after the metering installation is installed and if such an agreement is terminated, the responsible person must enter into a new agreement with another Metering Provider or Metering Providers for the maintenance of the metering installation.
Engagement of a Metering Data Provider
(c1)	The responsible person (other than when the Transmission Network Service Provider is the responsible person for a metering installation) must, for each metering installation for which it is responsible:
(1)	engage a Metering Data Provider (unless that person is a Metering Data Provider) to provide metering data services between the metering installation and the metering database and to parties entitled to that data under rule 7.7(a); and
(2)	if the responsible person is a Local Network Service Provider, provide the financially responsible Market Participant with the name of the Metering Data Provider that would be engaged under subparagraph (1).
Metering installations
(d)	The responsible person must, for each of its metering installations:
(1)	ensure that the installation is provided, installed and maintained in accordance with the Rules, the metrology procedure and procedures authorised under the Rules;
(2)	ensure that the components, accuracy and testing of the installation complies with the requirements of the Rules, the metrology procedure and procedures authorised under the Rules;
(3)	ensure that the security control of the installation is provided in accordance with clause 7.8.2;
(4)	where remote acquisition is used or is to be used for the collection of metering data ensure that a communications interface is installed and maintained to facilitate connection to the telecommunications network;
(5)	[Deleted]
(6)	ensure that AEMO is provided (when requested) with the information specified in schedule 7.5 for new or modified installations;
(7)	not replace a device that is capable of producing interval energy data and is already installed in a metering installation, with a device that only produces accumulated energy data unless the metrology procedure permits the replacement to take place; and
(8)	[Deleted]
(9)	allow the alteration of the installation for which that person is responsible with another installation in accordance with clause 7.3.4.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(e)	The Market Settlements and Transfer Solution Procedures may specify that an incoming responsible person is responsible for the metering installation:
(1)	on the day that a market load transfers from one financially responsible Market Participant to another financially responsible Market Participant for the period within that day; or
(2)	on any other day.
(f)	[Deleted]
Metering data services
(g)	The responsible person (other than when the Transmission Network Service Provider is the responsible person for a metering installation) must, for each metering installation for which it is responsible:
(1)	ensure that the Metering Data Provider chosen in paragraph (c1) accommodates any special site or technology related conditions determined by AEMO in accordance with clause 7.2.4A(c), and where necessary clarify any matters with AEMO in order to choose a Metering Data Provider for that metering installation that is mutually suitable to all parties;
(2)	ensure that metering data services are provided in accordance with the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules;
(3)	ensure for any type 5 metering installation where the annual flow of electricity through the connection point is greater than the type 5 accumulation boundary, that interval energy data is collected; and
(4)	arrange for the provision of relevant metering data to the Metering Data Provider if remote acquisition, if any, becomes unavailable.
7.2.6	[Deleted]
7.2.7	Registration of metering installations
(a)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish a registration process to facilitate the application of this Chapter 7 to Market Participants and Network Service Providers in respect of:
(1)	new metering installations;
(2)	modifications to existing metering installations; and
(3)	decommissioning of metering installations,
including the provision of information on matters such as application process, timing, relevant parties, fees and metering installation details.
7.2.8	Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures
(a)	AEMO, in consultation with Registered Participants in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures, must establish, maintain and publish Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
(b)	AEMO may from time to time amend the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures in consultation with Registered Participants in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures. AEMO must publish any such amendment to the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
(c)	The Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures may include roles and responsibilities for Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers.
(d)	All Registered Participants, Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers must comply with the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(e)	If a Registered Participant breaches the requirements of the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures, AEMO may send to that Registered Participant a notice in writing setting out the nature of the breach.
(f)	If the Registered Participant remains in breach for more than 5 business days after receipt of the notice from AEMO, AEMO must advise:
(1)	the authority responsible for administering jurisdictional electricity legislation in the participating jurisdiction in which the connection point to which the breach relates is located; and
(2)	the AER.
7.2A	B2B Arrangements
7.2A.1	B2B e-Hub
AEMO must provide and operate a B2B e-Hub. As required by B2B Procedures and subject to clause 7.2A.4(k), Local Retailers, Market Customers and Distribution Network Service Providers must use the B2B e-Hub for B2B Communications.
7.2A.2	Information Exchange Committee
(a)	AEMO must establish the Information Exchange Committee in accordance with the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures.
(b)	The Information Exchange Committee must only be constituted by:
(1)	three Distribution Network Service Provider Members;
(2)	three Local Retailer/Market Customer Members; and
(3)	 two Independent Members.
Local Retailers and Market Customers together and Distribution Network Service Providers must, in relation to categories of Members in relation to which they are entitled to vote under the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures, use their reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Information Exchange Committee is established in accordance with the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures. Each Member must serve on the Information Exchange Committee for the term specified in the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures and must only be removed or replaced in accordance with the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures.
(c)	Local Retailers, Market Customers and Distribution Network Service Providers must ensure that the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures include provisions in respect of Member qualifications, procedures for voting for Members, the term of a Member, determination and publication of results of elections and the removal and resignation of a Member.
(d)	The first Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures must be published by the time this clause 7.2A.2 comes into operation. The Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures may only be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures and with the support of:
(1)	not less than 75% of all Registered Participants registered by AEMO as Distribution Network Service Providers under clause 2.5.1; and
(2)	not less than 75% of that class of Registered Participants comprising:
(A)	Registered Participants who are included on the list of Local Retailers published by AEMO; and
(B)	Market Customers who are not included on the list of Local Retailers published by AEMO and who are not a related body corporate of a Local Retailer.
Neither a Registered Participant nor AEMO is obliged to comply with an amendment to the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures unless that amendment is made in accordance with this clause. AEMO must publish the current version of the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures.
(e)	A Registered Participant must ensure that a person it nominates as a Member for a category satisfies the requirements for that particular category of Member as set out in the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures.
(f)	The first Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual must be published by the time this clause 7.2A.2 comes into operation. The Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual may only be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures and with the support of:
(1)	not less than 75% of all Registered Participants registered by AEMO as Distribution Network Service Providers under clause 2.5.1; and
(2)	not less than 75% of that class of Registered Participants comprising:
(A)	Registered Participants who are included on the list of Local Retailers published by AEMO; and
(B)	Market Customers who are not included on the list of Local Retailers published by AEMO and who are not a related body corporate of a Local Retailer.
Neither a Registered Participant nor AEMO is obliged to comply with an amendment to the Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual unless that amendment is made in accordance with this clause. AEMO must publish the current version of the Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual.
(g)	The functions and powers of the Information Exchange Committee include:
(1)	developing, consulting on and making an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation;
(2)	managing the ongoing development of the B2B Procedures and any changes to them;
(3)	establishing the Information Exchange Committee Working Groups;
(4)	developing, consulting on and approving the Information Exchange Committee Works Programme;
(5)	reviewing and considering work completed by the Information Exchange Committee Working Groups;
(6)	developing proposed amendments to the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures; and
(7)	developing proposed amendments to the Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual.
(h)	The Information Exchange Committee must provide to AEMO the current version of the B2B Procedures and the Information Exchange Committee Works Programme.
(i)	AEMO must publish the B2B Procedures and the Information Exchange Committee Works Programme provided to it by the Information Exchange Committee.
(j)	The Information Exchange Committee, AEMO, Local Retailers, Market Customers and Distribution Network Service Providers must comply with the Information Exchange Committee Election Procedures and the Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual.
(k)	The Information Exchange Committee must meet at least once every three months.
(l)	The quorum for a meeting of the Information Exchange Committee is five Members comprising two Distribution Network Service Provider Members, two Local Retailer/Market Customer Members and one Independent Member.
(m)	A decision of the Information Exchange Committee is not valid and enforceable unless it is made as follows:
(1)	an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation requires the support of six or more Members;
(2)	any decision that a proposal under clause 7.2A.3(a) should not be considered further after initial consideration under clause 7.2A.3(b), and any decision to not recommend B2B Procedures or a change to the B2B Procedures for approval by AEMO requires the support of six or more Members;
(3)	any decision to approve the Information Exchange Committee Works Programme requires the support of six or more Members; and
(4)	any other decision by the Information Exchange Committee requires the support of five or more Members.
(n)	Each Member in performing his or her duties or in exercising any right, power or discretion must have regard to the B2B Objective and the B2B Principles and must:
(1)	at all times act honestly;
(2)	exercise the degree of care and diligence that a reasonable person in a like position would exercise;
(3)	not make improper use of information acquired by virtue of his or her position to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for himself or herself, or the Registered Participants by which he or she is employed and/or which nominated him or her to be a Member; and
(4)	not make improper use of his or her position to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for himself or herself or the Registered Participants by which he or she is employed and/or which nominated him or her to be a Member.
(o)	Subject to clause 7.2A.2(n), a Distribution Network Service Provider Member may take into account the interests of Distribution Network Service Providers in performing his or her duties or in exercising any right, power or discretion.
(p)	Subject to clause 7.2A.2(n), a Local Retailer/Market Customer Member may take into account the interests of Local Retailers and Market Customers in performing his or her duties or in exercising any right, power or discretion.
(q)	The Information Exchange Committee must prepare the Information Exchange Committee Annual Report for the period ended 31 December in the first calendar year following the establishment of the Information Exchange Committee and the year ended 31 December in each year thereafter. The Information Exchange Committee must provide the Information Exchange Committee Annual Report to AEMO by the following 31 March and AEMO must publish that Information Exchange Committee Annual Report.
(r)	The Information Exchange Committee Annual Report must contain the information required by the Information Exchange Committee Operating Manual.
(s)	By 28 February each year the Information Exchange Committee must prepare a draft budget for the following financial year in a form which is consistent with the budget procedures of AEMO. Following discussion with AEMO the Information Exchange Committee must prepare a budget by 31 March and provide that budget to AEMO. When AEMO publishes its budget pursuant to clause 2.11.3, AEMO must advise the Information Exchange Committee of the final budget for the Information Exchange Committee for that financial year.
7.2A.3	Method of making and changing B2B Procedures
(a)	AEMO, a Local Retailer, a Market Customer or a Distribution Network Service Provider may propose B2B Procedures, or a change to the B2B Procedures, to the Information Exchange Committee. The proposal must be submitted in writing to the Information Exchange Committee and must provide details of the proposal and supporting information, including reasons for any change or B2B Procedure.
(b)	Within 25 business days of receipt by the Information Exchange Committee of a proposal under clause 7.2A.3(a), the Information Exchange Committee must meet to determine whether on a prima facie basis making new B2B Procedures and/or changing the B2B Procedures is warranted having regard to the B2B Objective and the B2B Principles.
(c)	If, after its consideration under clause 7.2A.3(b), the Information Exchange Committee decides that the proposal made under clause 7.2A.3(a) should not be considered further, the Information Exchange Committee must within five business days provide written reasons for that decision to whichever of AEMO, the Local Retailer, Market Customer or Distribution Network Service Provider who made the proposal.
(d)	If, after its consideration under clause 7.2A.3(b), the Information Exchange Committee decides that the proposal made under clause 7.2A.3(a) should be considered further, the Information Exchange Committee must develop the proposal into a B2B Proposal (which may differ from the proposal originally made) and an accompanying B2B Procedures Change Pack for consultation. The Information Exchange Committee must seek AEMO’s advice on whether a conflict with the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures arises from the B2B Proposal and include any such advice in the B2B Procedures Change Pack.
(e)	The Information Exchange Committee must comply with the Rules consultation procedures in relation to the B2B Proposal. For the purposes of rule 8.9(b), the nominated persons to whom notice must be given are Local Retailers, Market Customers, Distribution Network Service Providers and AEMO. For the purposes of the notice, the particulars of the matters under consultation must include a copy of the B2B Procedures Change Pack.
(f)	AEMO must publish the notice of consultation within 3 business days of its receipt and must notify all Local Retailers, Market Customers and Distribution Network Service Providers of the consultation.
(g)	In addition to the matters which rule 8.9(g) requires be included in the draft report, the draft report must contain details of the Information Exchange Committee’s consideration of the B2B Objective and each of the B2B Principles and how the Information Exchange Committee has considered each submission made having regard to the B2B Objective and the B2B Principles.
(h)	In addition to the matters which rule 8.9(k) requires be included in the final report, the final report must contain details of the Information Exchange Committee’s consideration of the B2B Objective and each of the B2B Principles and how the Information Exchange Committee has considered each submission having regard to the B2B Objective and the B2B Principles.
(i)	The Information Exchange Committee can conclude not to recommend the proposed B2B Procedures be made or not to recommend a change to the B2B Procedures. Alternatively, the Information Exchange Committee may make an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation and in doing so may recommend a different B2B Procedure or change to the B2B Procedures from that originally proposed under clause 7.2A.3(a). A conclusion not to recommend the proposed B2B Procedures be made or not to recommend a change to the B2B Procedures, or the making of an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation, must be included in the final report required under rule 8.9(k).
(j)	In coming to a conclusion not to recommend the proposed B2B Procedures or not to recommend a change to the B2B Procedures, or in making an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation, the Information Exchange Committee must seek to achieve the B2B Objective and, in seeking to achieve the B2B Objective, must have regard to the B2B Principles. To the extent of any conflict between the B2B Principles, the Information Exchange Committee may determine the manner in which those principles can best be reconciled or which of them should prevail.
(k)	If the Information Exchange Committee recommends not to make the proposed B2B Procedures or not to change the B2B Procedures, AEMO must take no further action in respect of the proposal. If the Information Exchange Committee makes an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation, AEMO must consider the Information Exchange Committee Recommendation and must approve that Information Exchange Committee Recommendation, unless it concludes that:
(1)	the Information Exchange Committee has failed to have regard to the B2B Objective and/or the B2B Principles;
(2)	the Information Exchange Committee Recommendation would conflict with the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures; or
(3)	the Information Exchange Committee has not followed the Rules consultation procedures (as supplemented by this clause 7.2A.3).
(l)	In considering an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation, AEMO must not consider:
(1)	the manner in which the Information Exchange Committee considered the B2B Objective and the B2B Principles or the weight given by the Information Exchange Committee to the different B2B Principles or the balancing between them; or
(2)	the merits of the Information Exchange Committee Recommendation.
(m)	AEMO must not amend the Information Exchange Committee Recommendation and must not conduct any further consultation on the Information Exchange Committee Recommendation prior to making its B2B Decision.
(n)	AEMO must publish and make available on its website its B2B Decision, with reasons, within 10 business days of receiving an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation from the Information Exchange Committee.
(o)	If AEMO decides not to approve an Information Exchange Committee Recommendation, the reasons for the B2B Decision which are to be published and made available in accordance with clause 7.2A.3(n) must include an explanation of the following, where applicable:
(1)	to which of the B2B Objective and/or the B2B Principles AEMO considers the Information Exchange Committee failed to have regard;
(2)	how the Information Exchange Committee Recommendation would give rise to a conflict with the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures; or
(3)	how the Information Exchange Committee did not follow the Rules consultation procedures (as supplemented by this clause 7.2A.3).
7.2A.4	Content of the B2B Procedures
(a)	The B2B Procedures may provide for B2B Communications.
(b)	For each B2B Communication, the B2B Procedures must contain:
(1)	the required B2B Data inputs and B2B Data outputs;
(2)	the required business process flows and related timing requirements;
(3)	the required content and format;
(4)	the required delivery method; and
(5)	the back-up delivery method to be used where the required delivery method cannot be used.
(c)	The B2B Procedures may include obligations in relation to the information to be maintained and provided to support B2B Communications.
(d)	For each B2B Communication the B2B Procedures may also include:
(1)	details for testing and certification;
(2)	provisions relating to contingency arrangements;
(3)	examples of how a B2B Communication may operate in practice; and
(4)	the method for dealing with a dispute (which may include provisions deferring the use of the dispute resolution procedures in the Rules and access to the courts).
(e)	The B2B Procedures or a change to the B2B Procedures must also include a date for the commencement of the B2B Procedures or the change. That date must be not less than 10 business days after the related B2B Decision is published. The Information Exchange Committee may extend that date following consultation with AEMO and affected Registered Participants. If the date is extended by the Information Exchange Committee, the Information Exchange Committee must provide AEMO with that date and AEMO must publish that date.
(f)	A change to the B2B Procedures may also include provisions relating to a date for the end of a process related to a B2B Communication. That date may be after the date of commencement of the change and may be left to the discretion of the Information Exchange Committee. If the date is set by the Information Exchange Committee, the Information Exchange Committee must provide AEMO with that date and AEMO must publish that date.
(g)	The B2B Procedures may be constituted by one or more separate documents.
(h)	The B2B Procedures may include roles and responsibilities for Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers.
(i)	Subject to the Information Exchange Committee following the requirements placed upon it in the Rules in relation to the B2B Procedures, Local Retailers, Market Customers, Distribution Network Service Providers, AEMO, Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers must comply with the B2B Procedures.
(k)	Local Retailers, Market Customers and Distribution Network Service Providers may, on such terms and conditions as agreed between them, communicate a B2B Communication on a basis other than as set out in the B2B Procedures, in which case the parties to the agreement need not comply with the B2B Procedures to the extent that the terms and conditions agreed between them are inconsistent with the B2B Procedures.
(l)	B2B Data is confidential information and may only be disclosed as permitted by the Rules.
(m)	If a change to the B2B Procedures is of a minor or procedural nature or is necessary to correct a manifest error in the B2B Procedures, the Information Exchange Committee may recommend the change to AEMO and need not consult on the change in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures. Clauses 7.2A.3(i) to (o) (inclusive) and clauses 7.2A.4(e) and (f) apply to such a change (with any necessary modifications). In addition to publishing its B2B Decision in relation to such a change, AEMO must notify all Local Retailers Market Customers and Distribution Network Service Providers of the change.
7.2A.5	[Deleted]
7.2A.6	Cost Recovery
(a)	The costs of the development of the B2B Procedures, the costs of the establishment and operation of the Information Exchange Committee (including the engagement costs of specialist advisers, and the remuneration and payment of the reasonable expenses of the Independent Members), all of which must be set out in the budget prepared by the Information Exchange Committee pursuant to clause 7.2A.2(s) and the Information Exchange Committee Annual Report, and the operational costs associated with any service provided by AEMO to facilitate B2B Communications (including providing and operating a B2B e-Hub) must be paid by AEMO in the first instance and recouped by AEMO as Participant fees.
(b)	Subject to clause 7.2A.6(a), the cost of any Member (other than an Independent Member) and involvement of individuals in the Information Exchange Committee Working Groups is not to be borne by AEMO.
(c)	The cost to a Local Retailer, Market Customer and Distribution Network Service Provider of implementing and maintaining the necessary systems and processes to ensure compliance with B2B Procedures must be met by that Local Retailer, Market Customer or Distribution Network Service Provider.
7.3	Metering Installation Arrangements
7.3.1A	Metering Installation Requirements
(a)	Each connection point must have a metering installation.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	Energy data is to be based on units of watthour (active energy) and where required varhour (reactive energy).
7.3.1	Metering installation components
(a)	A metering installation, unless it is classified as an unmetered connection point in accordance with schedule 7.2, must:
(1)	either contain a device that has a visible or an equivalently accessible display of the cumulative total energy measured by that metering installation (at a minimum);
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(2)	be accurate in accordance with clause 7.3.4;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(3)	metering installations types 1, 2, 3, or 4, have electronic data transfer facilities from the metering installation to the metering data services database;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(4)	include a communications interface to meet the requirements of clause 7.2.5(d)(4);
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(5)	be secure in accordance with rule 7.8;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(6)	record energy data in a manner that enables metering data to be collated in accordance with clause 7.11.5;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(7)	be capable of separately recording energy data for energy flows in each direction where bi-directional active energy flows occur or could occur;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(8)	have a measurement element for active energy and if required in accordance with schedule 7.2 a measurement element for reactive energy, both of which are recorded;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(9)	[Deleted]
(10)	include facilities for storing interval energy data for a period of at least 35 days if the metering installation is registered as a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(11)	include facilities for storing interval energy data for a period of at least 200 days or such other period as specified in the metrology procedure if the metering installation is registered as a type 5 metering installation; and
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(12)	[Deleted]
(13)	[Deleted]
(14)	if a type 6 metering installation, include facilities capable of continuously recording by a visible display, the total accumulated energy supplied through it over a period of at least 12 months, in accordance with subparagraph (1).
(b)	A metering installation may consist of combinations of:
(1)	a current transformer;
(2)	a voltage transformer;
(3)	secure and protected wiring from the current transformer and the voltage transformer to the meter;
(4)	[Deleted]
(5)	[Deleted]
(6)	communication interface equipment such as a modem, isolation requirements, telephone service, radio transmitter and data link equipment;
(7)	[Deleted]
(8)	[Deleted]
(9)	[Deleted]
(10)	auxiliary electricity supply to the meter;
(11)	an alarm circuit and monitoring facility;
(12)	a facility to keep the metering installation secure from interference;
(13)	test links and fusing;
(14)	summation equipment; or
(15)	several metering points to derive the metering data for a connection point.
(c)	Either a Local Network Service Provider or a Market Participant may, with the agreement of the responsible person (which cannot be unreasonably withheld), arrange for a metering installation to contain features in addition to, or which enhance, the features specified in paragraph (b).
(d)	The responsible person for a metering installation must apply to the Local Network Service Provider for a National Metering Identifier (NMI).
(e)	The Local Network Service Provider must issue for each metering installation a unique NMI.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(f)	The responsible person must register the NMI with AEMO in accordance with procedures from time to time specified by AEMO.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(g)	Where a metering installation is used for operational purposes in addition to metrology purposes, the responsible person must:
(1)	use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there will be no infringement of the requirements of the Rules;
(2)	co-ordinate with the persons who use the metering installation for such other purposes; and
(3)	ensure that the metering installation must comply with the requirements for operational metering as detailed in Chapter 4 of the Rules.
(h)	A Metering Provider is entitled to physical access to the site of a metering installation in accordance with clause 5.3.7(g) and schedule 5.6.
Requirements for metering installations for non-market generating units
(i)	In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (g), a metering installation for a non-market generating unit must:
(1)	[Deleted]
(2)	where payments for the purchase of electricity generated by that unit are based on different rates according to the time of the day, be capable of recording interval energy data;
(3)	where a current transformer, a voltage transformer or a measurement element for reactive energy, is installed, meet the requirements in schedule 7.2 for the type of metering installation appropriate to that connection point;
(4)	for units with a nameplate rating greater than 1 MW, meet:
(i)	the accuracy requirements specified in schedule 7.2; and
(ii)	the measurement requirements in paragraph (a)(8);
(5)	in relation to new accumulation metering equipment for units with a nameplate rating equal to or less than 1 MW, meet the minimum standards for active energy class 1.0 watt-hour or 2.0 watt-hour meters in accordance with clause S7.2.6.1(f);
(6)	for units with a nameplate rating of equal to or less than 1 MW that are capable of recording interval energy, meet the minimum standards of accuracy for the active energy meter in accordance with schedule 7.2 for a type 3 or 4 metering installation which is based on projected sent out annual energy volumes; and
(7)	if reasonably required by the Distribution Network Service Provider (where such a request must be in writing and with reasons), after taking into account the size of the generating unit, its proposed role and its location in the network, have the active energy and reactive energy measured where the unit has a nameplate rating of less than 1 MW.
Requirements for metering installations for a small generating unit classified as a market generating unit
(j)	In addition to the requirements for metering installations for non-market generating units in paragraph (i), a metering installation for a small generating unit classified as a market generating unit must:
(1)	be a metering installation that is classified as a type 1, 2, 3 or 4 metering installation; and
(2)	be capable of recording interval energy data relevant to settlements.
7.3.2	Connection and metering point
(a)	The responsible person must ensure that:
(1)	the metering point is located as close as practicable to the connection point; and
(2)	any instrument transformers required for a check metering installation are located in a position which achieves a mathematical correlation with the metering data.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	The Market Participant, the Local Network Service Provider and AEMO must use their best endeavours to agree to adjust the metering data which is recorded in the metering database to allow for physical losses between the metering point and the relevant connection point where a meter is used to measure the flow of electricity in a power conductor.
(c)	Where a Market Network Service Provider installs a two-terminal link between two connection points, AEMO in its absolute discretion may require a metering installation to be installed in the facility at each end of the two-terminal link. Each of these metering installations must be separately assessed to determine the requirement for check metering in accordance with schedule 7.2.
7.3.3	[Deleted]
7.3.4	Metering installation types, accuracy and meter churn
(a)	The type of metering installation and the accuracy requirements for a metering installation which must be installed in respect of each connection point are to be determined in accordance with schedule 7.2.
(b)	A check metering installation is not required to have the degree of accuracy required of a metering installation but must have a mathematical correlation with the metering installation, and be consistent with the requirements of schedule 7.2.
(c)	Metering installations in use at market commencement must conform with the provisions of Chapter 9.
(d)	The accuracy of a type 6 metering installation must be in accordance with regulations issued under the National Measurement Act or, in the absence of any such regulations, with the metrology procedure.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(e)	Subject to the metrology procedure and this clause 7.3.4, a financially responsible Market Participant or a Local Network Service Provider may make arrangements with the responsible person to alter any type 5, 6 or 7 metering installation.
(f)	A Local Network Service Provider may alter a metering installation in accordance with paragraph (e) to make it capable of remote acquisition where the Local Network Service Provider decides that operational difficulties reasonably require the metering installation to be capable of remote acquisition.
(g)	An alteration of a metering installation by a Local Network Service Provider in accordance with paragraph (f), does not alter the classification of that installation to a type 4 metering installation.
(h)	For the purposes of paragraph (f), operational difficulties may include locational difficulties where the metering installation is:
(1)	at a site where access is difficult; or
(2)	on a remote rural property.
(i)	A type 5, 6 or 7 metering installation must not be altered by the financially responsible Market Participant under paragraph (e) until the transfer of the relevant market load has been effected by AEMO in accordance with the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
(j)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish procedures for the financially responsible Market Participant to consider in managing the alteration of a metering installation where one or more devices are to be replaced (the 'meter churn procedures');
(k)	AEMO may from time to time and in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures, amend or replace the meter churn procedures referred to in paragraph (j).
(l)	AEMO must develop and publish the first meter churn procedures under paragraph (j) by 1 January 2008, and there must be such procedures available at all times after that date.
(m)	A financially responsible Market Participant who is not the responsible person for a metering installation that is altered under paragraph (e), must:
(1)	consider and manage meter churn consistently with the meter churn procedures developed by AEMO under paragraph (j); and
(2)	advise the responsible person of the proposed date of alteration:
(i)	prior to that alteration being made; and
(ii)	in accordance with any time specified in the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
7.3.5	[Deleted]
7.3.6	[Deleted]
7.3.7	Meter installation malfunctions
(a)	Unless an exemption is obtained by the responsible person from AEMO under this clause 7.3.7, the responsible person must in respect of a connection point with:
(1)	a type 1, 2 and 3 metering installation, if a metering installation malfunction occurs to the metering installation, cause repairs to be made to it as soon as practicable but no later than 2 business days after the responsible person has been notified of the metering installation malfunction; or
(2)	a metering installation other than the installations referred to in subparagraph (1), if a metering installation malfunction occurs to the metering installation, cause repairs to be made to it as soon as practicable but no later than 10 business days after the responsible person has been notified of the metering installation malfunction.
(b)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish a procedure applicable to the provision of exemptions for the purpose of paragraph (a).
(c)	If an exemption is provided by AEMO under this clause 7.3.7 then the Metering Provider must provide AEMO with a plan for the rectification of the metering installation.
(d)	A Registered Participant, Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider who becomes aware of a metering installation malfunction of a metering installation that cannot be rectified within the applicable timeframes as specified in paragraph (a) must notify the responsible person of the metering installation malfunction within 1 business day.
7.3A	Payment for Metering Provision and Metering Data Services
(a)	Subject to paragraph (b), the financially responsible Market Participant is responsible for payment of all costs associated with:
(1)	the provision, installation, maintenance, routine testing and inspection of the metering installation;
(2)	the provision of metering data services;
(3)	the cost of preparing settlements ready data where such costs will not be recovered by AEMO in accordance with paragraph (c);
(4)	the cost of additions and enhancements to metering installations undertaken in accordance with clause 7.3.1(c); and
(5)	the cost of additional data services that exceed the minimum requirements in accordance with clause 7.11.2(b).
(b)	If a responsible person allows another person to engage a Metering Provider to install a metering installation in accordance with clause 7.2.5(a)(2), the financially responsible Market Participant is not responsible for the payment of the costs of installation of the relevant metering installation under paragraph (a).
(c)	When AEMO is required to undertake functions associated with a metering installation in accordance with the requirements of the metrology procedure (which could include the preparation and application of a profile), AEMO’s cost is to be recovered through Participant fees in accordance with a budget prepared under clause 2.11.3(b)(3) unless the metrology procedure specifies an alternative method of cost recovery, in which case AEMO must not recover the costs through Participant fees.
(d)	Subject to paragraph (a), any costs incurred in gaining access to metering data must be paid by the party who accessed the metering data.
(e)	The cost of requisition testing and audits must be paid by the party requesting the test or audit, except where the metering installation is shown not to comply with this Chapter 7, in which case the responsible person in relation to that metering installation must bear the cost.
(f)	Paragraph (a) does not apply to the recovery of costs by a Local Network Service Provider that are associated with type 5, 6 or 7 metering installations, to the extent that these costs can be recovered by the Local Network Service Provider in accordance with a determination made by the AER.
(g)	Where:
(1)	a financially responsible Market Participant alters a type 5, 6 or 7 metering installation under clause 7.3.4 that leads to a change in the classification of that metering installation; and
(2)	the Local Network Service Provider is no longer the responsible person for that metering installation,
the parties must negotiate in good faith to ensure the Local Network Service Provider is reasonably compensated for the alteration to the metering installation.
7.4	Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers
7.4.1	Role of Metering Providers
(a)	Installation and maintenance of metering installations must be carried out only by a Metering Provider.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	A Metering Provider must provide and maintain the security controls of a metering installation in accordance with clause 7.8.2.
7.4.1A	Role of Metering Data Providers
(a)	The provision of metering data services must be carried out only by a Metering Data Provider.
(b)	A Metering Data Provider must provide and maintain the security controls associated with metering data services in accordance with clause 7.8.2.
7.4.2	Qualifications and registration of Metering Providers
(a)	A Metering Provider is a person who:
(1)	meets the requirements set out in schedule 7.4; and
(2)	is accredited by and registered by AEMO in that capacity in accordance with the qualification process established under clause S7.4.1(b).
(b)	Any person may apply to AEMO for accreditation and registration as a Metering Provider.
(ba)	AEMO must include requirements for accreditation of Metering Providers in the service level procedures. The adoption of the requirements by Metering Providers is to be included in the qualification process in accordance with clause S7.4.1(b). The requirements must include a dispute resolution process.
(bb)	A Metering Provider must comply with the provisions of the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules that are expressed to apply to Metering Providers relevant to their category of registration. 
(bc)	[Deleted]
(c)	Network Service Providers, who are responsible persons for metering installations, must either register as a Metering Provider or enter into agreements with Metering Providers for the provision, installation and maintenance services relating to the metering installations for which they are responsible.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(ca)	A Network Service Provider must allow a person other than a Market Participant to engage a Metering Provider to install a metering installation where the person does so in accordance with the metrology procedure.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(d)	Subject to clause 7.4.2(e), a Market Generator or Market Customer which is involved in the trading of energy must not be registered as a Metering Provider for connection points in respect of which the metering data relates to its own use of energy.
(e)	If a Market Participant is a Market Customer and also a Network Service Provider then the Market Participant may be registered as a Metering Provider for that connection point as specified in clause 7.4.2(d), providing that at the connection points on the transmission network, the Market Participant must regard the Transmission Network Service Provider with which it has entered into a connection agreement as the Local Network Service Provider.
7.4.2A	Qualifications and registration of Metering Data Providers
(a)	A Metering Data Provider is a person who:
(1)	meets the requirements set out in schedule 7.6; and
(2)	is accredited by and registered by AEMO in that capacity in accordance with the qualification process established under clause S7.6.1(b).
(b)	Any person may apply to AEMO for accreditation and registration as a Metering Data Provider.
(c)	Network Service Providers, who are responsible for metering data services, must either register as a Metering Data Provider or enter into agreements with Metering Data Providers for the provision of metering data services for those metering installations.
(d)	AEMO must include requirements for accreditation of Metering Data Providers in the service level procedures. The adoption of the requirements by Metering Data Providers is to be included in the qualification process in accordance with clause S7.6.1(b). The requirements must include a dispute resolution process.
(e)	A Metering Data Provider must comply with the provisions of the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules that are expressed to apply to Metering Data Providers relevant to their category of registration.
(f)	A Market Generator or Market Customer which is involved in the trading of energy must not be registered as a Metering Data Provider for connection points in respect of which the metering data relates to its own use of energy.
(g)	If a Market Participant is a Market Customer and also a Network Service Provider then the Market Participant may be registered as a Metering Data Provider for that connection point as specified in paragraph (f).
7.4.3	Deregistration of Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers
(a)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish a procedure for deregistration of Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers which incorporates the principles specified in paragraph (aa).
(aa)	A breach of the provisions of the Rules or of the procedures under the Rules must be determined against the following principles:
(1)	the definition of breach must contain three or more levels of severity, the highest level of severity being a ‘material breach’;
(2)	the de-registration of a Metering Provider or a Metering Data Provider can only occur if it can be demonstrated that the provider has performed a material breach; and
(3)	the levels of a breach with severity below a material breach are to be treated as warnings with different levels of magnitude.
(b)	If AEMO reasonably determines that a Metering Provider or a Metering Data Provider has breached the provisions of the Rules or of procedures authorised under the Rules that applies to Metering Providers or Metering Data Providers then:
(1)	AEMO must send to that Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider a notice in writing setting out the nature of the breach; and
(2)	AEMO must, if the Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider remains in breach for a period of more than 7 days after notice in accordance with subparagraph (1), conduct a review to assess the Metering Provider’s or Metering Data Provider’s capability for ongoing compliance with the Rules or procedures authorised under the Rules.
(c)	AEMO may, following a review conducted under paragraph (b) and in accordance with the procedure under paragraph (a), deregister the Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider, suspend the provider from some categories of registration or allow the provider to continue to operate under constraints agreed with AEMO.
(d)	If following a review under paragraph (c), AEMO deregisters or suspends from some categories of registration or allows the Metering Provider or Metering Data Provider to continue to operate under constraints, then AEMO must inform the relevant responsible person(s), the relevant financially responsible Market Participants and the relevant Local Network Service Providers of the outcome of that review.
7.5	Register of Metering Information
7.5.1	Metering register
(a)	As part of the metering database, AEMO must maintain a metering register of all metering installations and check metering installations which provide metering data used for AEMO account statements.
(b)	The metering register referred to in clause 7.5.1(a) must contain the information specified in schedule 7.5.
7.5.2	Metering register discrepancy
(a)	If the information in the metering register indicates that the metering installation or the check metering installation does not comply with the requirements of the Rules, AEMO must advise affected Registered Participants of the discrepancy.
(b)	If a discrepancy under clause 7.5.2(a) occurs, then the responsible person must arrange for the discrepancy to be corrected within 2 business days unless exempted by AEMO.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
7.5A	Disclosure of NMI information
7.5A.1	Application of this Rule
A retailer is entitled to information under this Rule only if the relevant information is not available to the retailer through the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
7.5A.2	NMI and NMI checksum
(a)	A Distribution Network Service Provider must, at the request of a retailer, and within 1 business day of the date of the request, provide the retailer with the NMI and NMI checksum for premises identified in the request by reference to:
(1)	a unique meter identifier held by the Distribution Network Service Provider; or
(2)	a street address; or
(3)	the code used by Australia Post to provide a unique identifier for postal addresses.
(b)	If a computer search by the Distribution Network Service Provider does not produce a unique match for the information provided by the retailer, the Distribution Network Service Provider must provide the retailer with any computer matches achieved up to a maximum of 99.
7.5A.3	NMI Standing Data
A Distribution Network Service Provider must, at the request of a retailer, and within 2 business days of the date of the request, provide the retailer with the NMI Standing Data for premises identified in the request by reference to the NMI for the premises.
7.6	Inspection, Testing and Audit of Metering Installations
7.6.1	Responsibility for testing
(a)	Testing of a metering installation carried out under this clause 7.6.1 must be carried out in accordance with:
(1)	this clause 7.6.1; and
(2)	the relevant inspection and testing requirements set out in schedule 7.3.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	A Registered Participant may request that the responsible person make arrangements for the testing of a metering installation and if the request is reasonable, the responsible person must:
(1)	not refuse the request; and
(2)	make arrangements for the testing.
(c)	Where the responsible person does not undertake the testing requested under paragraph (b), the responsible person must advise AEMO that the requested testing has not been undertaken and AEMO must make the arrangements for the testing where, in AEMO’s reasonable opinion, it is practicable for AEMO to do so.
(d)	The Registered Participant who requested the tests under paragraph (b) may make a request to the responsible person to witness the tests.
(e)	The responsible person must not refuse a request received under paragraph (d) and must no later than 5 business days prior to the testing, advise:
(1)	the party making the request; and
(2)	where the Local Network Service Provider is the responsible person, the financially responsible Market Participant,
of:
(3)	the location and time of the tests; and
(4)	the method of testing to be undertaken.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(f)	The responsible person and AEMO must co-operate for the purpose of making arrangements for AEMO to inspect or test the metering installation where:
(1)	the responsible person must give AEMO access to the metering installation; and
(2)	AEMO must:
(i)	no later than seven business days prior to the testing or inspection, give the responsible person notice of:
(A)	its intention to access the metering installation for the purpose of inspection or testing;
(B)	the name of the representative who will be conducting the test or inspection on behalf of AEMO; and
(C)	the time when the test or inspection will commence and the expected time when the test or inspection will conclude; and
(ii)	where reasonable, comply with the security and safety requirements of the responsible person.
(g)	Where AEMO or the responsible person has undertaken testing of a metering installation under this clause 7.6.1, AEMO or the responsible person (as the case may be) must make the test results available in accordance with paragraphs (h) and (i).
(h)	If the test results referred to in paragraph (g) indicate deviation from the technical requirements for that metering installation, the results must be made available as soon as practicable to the persons who are entitled to that metering data under rules 7.7(a)(1) to (7).
(i)	If the test results referred to in paragraph (g) indicate compliance with the technical requirements for that metering installation, the test results must be made available as soon as practicable:
(1)	in circumstances where the tests were requested by a Registered Participant, to the Registered Participant and persons who are entitled to that metering data under rules 7.7(a)(1) to (7); or
(2)	to a Registered Participant if requested by that Registered Participant, where the tests are not the result of a request for testing.
(j)	AEMO must check test results recorded in the metering register by arranging for sufficient audits annually of metering installations and to satisfy itself that the accuracy of each metering installation complies with the requirements of this Chapter 7.
(k)	The responsible person must store the test results in accordance with clause 7.6.4 and provide a copy to AEMO upon request or as part of an audit.
7.6.2	Actions in event of non-compliance
(a)	If the accuracy of the metering installation does not comply with the requirements of the Rules, the responsible person must:
(1)	advise AEMO as soon as practicable of the errors detected and the possible duration of the existence of the errors; and
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(2)	arrange for the accuracy of the metering installation to be restored in a time frame agreed with AEMO.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	AEMO may make appropriate corrections to the metering data to take account of errors referred to in clause 7.6.2(a) and to minimise adjustments to the final settlements account.
7.6.3	Audits of information held in metering installations
(aa)	AEMO is responsible for auditing metering installations.
(a)	A Registered Participant may request AEMO to conduct an audit to determine the consistency between the data held in the metering database and the data held in the relevant metering installation.
(b)	If there are inconsistencies between data held in a metering installation and data held in the metering database the affected Registered Participants must liaise together to determine the most appropriate way to resolve the discrepancy.
(c)	If there is an inconsistency between the data held in a metering installation and the data held in the metering database, the data in the metering installation is to be taken as prima facie evidence of the connection point's energy data.
(d)	AEMO must carry out periodic random audits of metering installations to confirm compliance with the Rules and must be given unrestrained access by responsible persons to metering installations for the purpose of carrying out such random audits where AEMO agrees to comply with the responsible person's reasonable security and safety requirements and has first given the responsible person at least two business days' notice of its intention to carry out an audit, which notice must include:
(1)	the name of the representative who will be conducting the audit on behalf of AEMO; and
(2)	the time when the audit will commence and the expected time when the audit will conclude.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
7.6.4	Retention of test records and documents
(a)	All records and documentation of tests prepared under this Chapter 7 or for the purposes of this Chapter 7 must be retained in accordance with this clause 7.6.4.
(b)	The responsible person must ensure records and documentation are retained as follows:
(1)	for a period of at least 7 years:
(i)	sample testing of meters while the meters of the relevant style remain in service;
(ii)	the most recent sample test results of the meters referred to in subparagraph (i) after the meters are no longer in service;
(iii)	non-sample testing of meters while the meters remain in service;
(iv)	the most recent non-sample test results after the meters are no longer in service;
(v)	the most recent sample test results of instrument transformers after instrument transformers of the relevant type are no longer in service;
(vi)	the most recent non-sample test results of instrument transformers after they are no longer in service;
(vii)	tests of new metering equipment of the relevant style while the equipment remains in service; and
(viii)	tests of new metering equipment of the relevant style after the equipment is no longer in service; and
(2)	for a period of at least 10 years:
(i)	sample testing of instrument transformers while instrument transformers of the relevant type remain in service; and
(ii)	non-sample testing of instrument transformers while they remain in service.
(c)	The responsible person must ensure records of type tests and pattern approvals carried out or obtained in accordance with clause S7.2.6.1(f) are retained while metering equipment of the relevant type remains in service and for at least 7 years after it is no longer in service.
7.7	Entitlement to metering data and access to metering installation
(a)	The only persons entitled to access energy data or to receive metering data, NMI Standing Data, settlements ready data or data from the metering register for a metering installation are:
(1)	Registered Participants with a financial interest in the metering installation or the energy measured by that metering installation;
(2)	Metering Providers who have an agreement to service the metering installation, in which case the entitlement to access is restricted to allow authorised work only;
(3)	financially responsible Market Participants in accordance with the meter churn procedures developed under clause 7.3.4(j);
(4)	the Network Service Provider or providers associated with the connection point;
(5)	AEMO and its authorised agents;
(6)	an Ombudsman in accordance with paragraphs (d), (e) and (f);
(7)	a:
(i)	retail customer of:
(A)	a retailer; or
(B)	a Distribution Network Service Provider; or
(ii)	customer authorised representative,
upon request by that retail customer its customer authorised representative to the retailer or Distribution Network Service Provider in relation to that retail customer’s metering installation;
(8)	the AER or Jurisdictional Regulators upon request to AEMO; and
(9)	Metering Data Providers who have been engaged to provide metering data services for that metering installation or in accordance with clause 7.14.1A(c)(6).
(a1)	In addition to the persons listed in paragraph (a), an Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider may access and receive metering data in relation to a metering installation at a child connection point on its network.
(a2)	Without limiting paragraphs (a) or (a1), a:
(1)	retailer is entitled to access or receive NMI Standing Data;
(2)	customer authorised representative is entitled to access or receive the relevant data referred to in paragraph (a);
(3)	retailer or a Distribution Network Service Provider is entitled to access or provide the relevant data referred to in paragraph (a) to a customer authorised representative; and
(4)	Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider is entitled to access or receive the relevant data referred to in paragraph (a1),
after having first done whatever may be required or otherwise necessary, where relevant, under any applicable privacy legislation (including if appropriate making relevant disclosures or obtaining relevant consents from retail customers).
(b)	Electronic access to energy data recorded by a metering installation by persons referred to in paragraph (a) must only be provided where passwords in accordance with clause 7.8.2 are allocated, otherwise access shall be to metering data from the metering data services database or the metering database.
Note
This rule is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.
(c)	The responsible person or AEMO (as the case may be) who is responsible for the provision of metering data services must ensure that access is provided to metering data from the metering data services database to persons eligible to receive metering data in accordance with paragraph (a).
(c1)	The responsible person must ensure that access to energy data from the metering installation by persons referred to in paragraph (a) is scheduled appropriately to ensure that congestion does not occur.
(d)	Despite anything to the contrary in this Rule, AEMO may provide an energy ombudsman with metering data relating to a Registered Participant from a metering installation, the metering database, or the metering register if the ombudsman has received a complaint to which the data is relevant from a retail customer of the Registered Participant.
(e)	AEMO must notify the relevant Registered Participant of any information requested by an Ombudsman under rule 7.7(d) and, if it is requested by that Registered Participant, supply the Registered Participant with a copy of any information provided to the Ombudsman.
(f)	AEMO must, acting jointly with industry Ombudsmen, develop procedures for the efficient management of timely access to data by Ombudsmen in consultation with Registered Participants in accordance with the Rules consultation procedures.
(g)	The Metering Provider must provide electronic access to the metering installation in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (b) and electronic or physical access, as the case may be, to the metering installation to facilitate the requirements of rule 7.12(f).
7.8	Security of Metering Installations and Data
7.8.1	Security of metering installations
(a)	The responsible person must ensure that a metering installation is secure and that associated links, circuits and information storage and processing systems are protected by security mechanisms acceptable to AEMO.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	AEMO may override any of the security mechanisms fitted to a metering installation with prior notice to the responsible person.
(c)	If a Local Network Service Provider, financially responsible Market Participant, Metering Provider, or Metering Data Provider becomes aware that a seal protecting metering equipment has been broken, it must notify the responsible person within 5 business days.
(d)	If a broken seal has not been replaced by the person who notified the responsible person under paragraph (c), the responsible person must replace the broken seal no later than:
(1)	the first occasion on which the metering equipment is visited to take a reading; or
(2)	100 days,
after receipt of notification that the seal has been broken.
(e)	The costs of replacing broken seals as required by paragraph (d) are to be borne by:
(1)	the financially responsible Market Participant if the seal was broken by a retail customer of that Market Participant;
(2)	a Registered Participant if the seal was broken by the Registered Participant;
(3)	by the Metering Provider if the seal was broken by the Metering Provider; or
(4)	by the Metering Data Provider if the seal was broken by the Metering Data Provider,
and otherwise by the responsible person.
(f)	If it appears that as a result of, or in connection with, the breaking of a seal referred to in paragraph (c) that the relevant metering equipment may no longer meet the relevant minimum standard, the responsible person must ensure that the metering equipment is tested.
7.8.2	Security controls
(a)	The responsible person must ensure that energy data held in the metering installation is protected from direct local or remote electronic access by suitable password and security controls in accordance with paragraph (c).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	The Metering Provider must keep records of electronic access passwords secure.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(c)	The Metering Provider must allocate 'read-only' passwords to Market Participants, Local Network Service Providers and AEMO, except where separate 'read-only' and 'write' passwords are not available, in which case the Metering Provider must allocate a password to AEMO only. For the avoidance of doubt, a financially responsible Market Participant may allocate that 'read-only' password to a customer who has sought access to its energy data or metering data in accordance with rule 7.7(a)(7).
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(d)	The Metering Provider must hold 'read-only' and 'write' passwords.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(e)	The Metering Provider must forward a copy of the passwords held under paragraph (d) to AEMO on request by AEMO for metering installations types 1, 2,3 and 4.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(f)	AEMO must hold a copy of the passwords referred to in paragraph (e) for the sole purpose of revealing them to a Metering Provider in the event that the passwords cannot be obtained by the Metering Provider by any other means.
(g)	Subject to the authorisation of the responsible person which is for the purpose of managing congestion in accordance with rule 7.7(c1), if a retail customer of a financially responsible Market Participant requests a ‘read-only’ password, the financially responsible Market Participant must:
(1)	obtain a ‘read-only’ password from the Metering Provider in accordance with paragraph (c); and
(2)	provide a ‘read-only’ password to the customer within 10 business days.
(h)	The responsible person referred to in paragraph (g) must not unreasonably withhold the authorisation required by the financially responsible Market Participant.
(i)	The Metering Provider must allocate suitable passwords to the Metering Data Provider that enables the Metering Data Provider to collect the metering data and to maintain the clock of the metering installation in accordance with rule 7.12.
(j)	The Metering Data Provider must keep all metering installation passwords secure and not make the passwords available to any other person.
7.8.3	Changes to metering equipment, parameters and settings within a metering installation
Changes to parameters or settings within a metering installation must be:
(a)	authorised by AEMO prior to the alteration being made;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	implemented by a Metering Provider;
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(c)	confirmed by the responsible person within 2 business days after the alteration has been made; and
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(d)	recorded by AEMO in the metering register.
7.8.4	Changes to energy data or to metering data
(a)	The energy data held by a metering installation must not be altered except when the meter is reset to zero as part of a repair or reprogramming.
(b)	If an on-site test of a metering installation requires the injection of current, the responsible person must ensure that:
(1)	the energy data stored in the metering installation is inspected; and
(2)	if necessary following the inspection under subparagraph (1), alterations are made to the metering data, to ensure that the metering data in the metering data services database and the metering database is not materially different from the energy consumed at that connection point during the period of the test.
(c)	If a responsible person considers alterations are necessary under paragraph (b)(2), the responsible person must:
(1)	notify AEMO that alteration to the metering data is necessary; and
(2)	advise the financially responsible Market Participant of the need to change the metering data and the responsible person must arrange for the Metering Data Provider to:
(i)	alter the metering data for the connection point held in the metering data services database in accordance with the validation, substitution and estimation procedures in the metrology procedure; and
(ii)	submit the altered metering data to the Registered Participants and the Network Service Provider who are entitled to the data in accordance with rule 7.7.
(d)	If a test referred to in paragraph (b) is based on actual connection point loads, no alteration is required.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
7.9	Processing of Metering Data for Settlements Purposes
7.9.1	Metering databases
(a)	AEMO must create, maintain and administer a metering database (either directly or under a contract for provision of the database) containing information for each metering installation registered with AEMO.
(b)	[Deleted]
(b1)	[Deleted]
(c)	The metering database must have the capacity for electronic access by relevant Market Participants and Network Service Providers.
(d)	The metering database must include metering data, settlements ready data, and information for each metering installation registered with AEMO in accordance with rule 7.5.
(e)	Rights of access to data held within the metering database are set out in rule 7.7.
(f)	[Deleted]
(g)	For all types of metering installations, the metering database must contain metering data that is:
(1)	retained online in an accessible format for at least 13 months; and
(2)	following the retention under subparagraph (1), archived in an accessible format for an overall period of not less than 7 years.
(h)	The settlements ready data held in the metering database must be used by AEMO for settlements purposes.
(i)	The settlements ready data held in the metering database may be used by Distribution Network Service Providers for the purpose of determining distribution service charges in accordance with clause 6.20.1.
(j)	AEMO must retain settlements ready data for all metering installations for a period of 7 years.
7.9.2	[Deleted]
7.9.3	[Deleted]
7.9.4	Data validation, substitution and estimation
(a)	[Deleted]
(b)	[Deleted]
(c)	[Deleted]
(d)	If AEMO in the preparation of settlements ready data detects metering data that fails validation AEMO must notify the Metering Data Provider within 1 business day of detection.
(e)	Where a Metering Data Provider receives notification under paragraph (d), the Metering Data Provider must use its best endeavours to provide corrected metering data to AEMO within 1 business day or advise AEMO that this time limit cannot be achieved, and the reason for delay, in which case the parties must agree on a revised time limit by which the corrected metering data will be provided.
(f)	Where metering data fails validation by AEMO in the preparation of settlements ready data and replacement metering data is not available within the time required for settlements then AEMO must prepare a substitute value in accordance with the metrology procedure.
7.9.5	Errors found in metering tests, inspections or audits
(a)	If a metering installation test, inspection or audit, carried out in accordance with rule 7.6, demonstrates errors in excess of those prescribed in schedule 7.2, the responsible person must ensure the metering data is substituted in accordance with clauses 7.9.5 and 7.11.2 as appropriate.
(aa)	If AEMO or the responsible person is not aware of the time at which the error that was identified in paragraph (a) arose, the error is to be deemed to have occurred at a time half way between the time of the most recent test or inspection which demonstrated that the metering installation complied with the relevant accuracy requirement and the time when the error was detected.
(ab)	The time that the error was deemed to occur, as determined in paragraph (aa), is to be used by the Metering Data Provider in performing substitution of the metering data.
(b)	If a test or audit of a metering installation demonstrates an error of measurement of less than 1.5 times the error permitted by schedule 7.2, no substitution of readings is required unless in AEMO's reasonable opinion a particular party would be significantly affected if no substitution were made.
(c)	If any substitution is required under paragraph (b), AEMO must request the responsible person or the financially responsible Market Participant or the Metering Data Provider, as appropriate, to arrange for a suitable substitution of the incorrect metering data to be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations of any audit report provided by AEMO (under clauses 7.6.1(j), 7.6.3(a) and 7.6.3(d)), or if no audit report is provided, in accordance with the substitution requirements of the metrology procedure.
7.10	Confidentiality
Energy data, metering data, NMI Standing Data, information included under a scheme for a NMI Standing Data Schedule as referred to in clause 3.13.12A, information in the metering register and passwords are confidential and are to be treated as confidential information in accordance with the Rules.
7.11	Metering Data Arrangements
7.11.1	Metering data performance standards
(a)	[Deleted]
(b)	Metering data is required by AEMO for all trading intervals where the metering installation has the capability for remote acquisition of actual metering data, and that data must be:
(1)	derived from a metering installation compliant with clause 7.3.4(a);
(2)	within the timeframe required for settlements and prudential requirements specified in the metrology procedure, and the relevant service level procedures;
(3)	actual or substituted in accordance with the metrology procedure;
(4)	in accordance with the performance standards specified in the metrology procedure;
(5)	the performance standards specified in subparagraph (4) must be set at a level that does not impose a material risk on AEMO’s ability to meet its settlements and prudential requirements obligations imposed by the Rules; and
(6)	AEMO may relax or exempt the performance standards specified in subparagraph (4) in circumstances, including those referred to in clause 7.3.4(f), when AEMO and the responsible person agree on a lower performance standard that does not place a material risk on AEMO’s ability to meet its settlements and prudential requirements obligations in the Rules.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(c)	[Deleted]
(d)	Where the metering installation does not have the capability for remote acquisition of actual metering data, metering data must be provided to AEMO:
(1)	derived from a metering installation compliant with clause 7.3.4(a);
(2)	within the timeframe required for settlements specified in the metrology procedure and the relevant service level procedures;
(3)	as actual, substituted or estimated in accordance with the metrology procedures; and 
(4)	in accordance with the performance standards specified in the metrology procedure.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
7.11.2	Metering Data Services
(a)	Metering Data Providers must provide metering data services in accordance with the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules, including:
(1)	collecting metering data by manual reading or by remote acquisition;
(2)	the validation and substitution of metering data for a type 1, 2, 3 and 4 metering installation;
(3)	the validation, substitution and estimation of metering data for a type 5 and 6 metering installation;
(4)	the calculation, estimation and substitution of metering data for a type 7 metering installation;
(5)	establishing and maintaining a metering data services database associated with each metering installation;
(6)	delivery of metering data and relevant NMI Standing Data for a metering installation to a person entitled to receive data in accordance with rule 7.7;
(7)	the delivery of metering data and relevant NMI Standing Data to AEMO for settlements;
(8)	ensuring the metering data and other data associated with the metering installation is protected from direct local or remote electronic access while being collected and while held in the metering data services database and that data is provided only in accordance with rule 7.7;
(9)	maintaining the standard of accuracy of the time setting of the metering data services database and the metering installation in accordance with rule 7.12;
(10)	notifying the responsible person of any metering installation malfunction of a metering installation within 1 business day; and
(11)	management and storage of metering data in accordance with clause 7.11.3.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	Metering Data Providers may provide additional data services that exceed the minimum requirements of the Rules, service level procedures or the metrology procedure at the request of a relevant Market Participant or Local Network Service Provider provided that:
(1)	the full costs of this work is met by the Market Participant or Local Network Service Provider; and
(2)	the provision of additional data services must not impact the provision of metering data services.
(c)	Despite anything to the contrary in the Rules, AEMO may obtain metering data directly from a metering installation for the settlements process.
(d)	[Deleted]
7.11.3	Data management and storage
(a)	Metering Data Providers must:
(1)	retain metering data for all relevant metering installations in the metering data services database:
(i)	online in an accessible format for at least 13 months;
(ii)	following the retention under subparagraph (1)(i), in an accessible format for an overall period of not less than 7 years; and
(2)	archive in an accessible format for a period of 7 years:
(i)	metering data in its original form collected from the metering installation;
(ii)	records of each substitution to metering data in respect of a metering installation.
(b)	Metering Data Providers accredited for type 7 metering installations must maintain techniques for determining calculated metering data for type 7 metering installations that are market loads under schedule 7.2 in accordance with the metrology procedure.
(c)	Metering Data Providers must maintain electronic data transfer facilities in order to deliver metering data from the metering data services database to the metering database in accordance with the relevant service level procedures.
(d)	Check metering data, where available, and appropriately adjusted for differences in metering installation accuracy, where applicable, must be used by the Metering Data Provider to validate metering data.
(e)	If the Metering Data Provider becomes aware that the metering data that has been delivered into the metering database from a metering data services database is incorrect, then the Metering Data Provider must provide corrected metering data to the financially responsible Market Participant, the Local Network Service Provider and AEMO within 1 business day of detection.
(f)	Metering data may only be altered by a Metering Data Provider except in the preparation of settlements ready data, in which case AEMO may alter the metering data in accordance with clause 7.9.4(f).
(g)	A Metering Data Provider may only alter metering data in the metering data services database in accordance with the metrology procedure.
(h)	Metering Data Providers must maintain electronic data transfer facilities in order to deliver metering data from the metering data services database to Market Participants and Network Service Providers who are entitled to receive metering data.
(i)	The Metering Data Provider’s rules and protocols for the collection of metering data from a metering installation must be approved by AEMO and AEMO must not unreasonably withhold such approval.
(j)	The Metering Data Provider must arrange with the responsible person to obtain the relevant metering data if remote acquisition, if any, becomes unavailable.
7.11.4	Use of check metering data
(a)	Check metering data, where available and provided that the check metering data has been appropriately adjusted for differences in metering installation accuracy, must be used by Metering Data Providers or AEMO, as the case may be, for:
(1)	validation;
(2)	substitution; and
(3)	estimation,
of metering data as required by clauses 7.9.4(d) and 7.11.2.
7.11.5	Periodic energy metering
(a)	For type 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 metering installations, metering data relating to:
(1)	the amount of active energy; and
(2)	reactive energy (where relevant) passing through a connection point,
must be collated in trading intervals within a metering data services database unless it has been agreed between AEMO, the Local Network Service Provider and the Market Participant that metering data may be recorded in sub-multiples of a trading interval.
(b)	For type 6 metering installations, metering data relating to the amount of active energy passing through a connection point must be converted into trading intervals in the profiling process undertaken by AEMO in accordance with the metrology procedure and the metrology procedure must specify:
(1)	the parameters to be used in preparing the trading interval metering data for each market load, including the algorithms; 
(2)	the metering data from first-tier loads that is to be used in the conversion process; 
(3)	the quality and timeliness of the metering data from the first-tier loads; 
(4)	the party responsible for providing the metering data from the first-tier loads; and 
(5)	if required, the method of cost recovery in accordance with clause 7.3A(c).
(c)	For type 7 metering installations, metering data relating to the amount of active energy passing through a connection point must be prepared by a Metering Data Provider in accordance with clause 7.11.2(a)(4) in trading intervals within a metering data services database.
7.12	Time settings
(a)	The Metering Provider must set the times of clocks of all metering installations with reference to Eastern Standard Time to a standard of accuracy in accordance with schedule 7.2 relevant to the load through the connection point when installing, testing and maintaining metering installations.
Note
This clause is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(b)	[Deleted]
(c)	[Deleted]
(d)	AEMO must ensure that the metering database clock is maintained within -1 second and +1 second of Eastern Standard Time.
(e)	The Metering Data Provider must maintain the metering data services database clock within - 1 second and + 1 second of Eastern Standard Time.
(f)	The Metering Data Provider must:
(1)	check the accuracy of the clock of the metering installation with reference to Eastern Standard Time to a standard of accuracy in accordance with schedule 7.2 relevant to the load through the connection point on each occasion that the metering installation is accessed;
(2)	reset the clock of the metering installation so that it is maintained to the required standard of accuracy in accordance with schedule 7.2 relevant to the load through the connection point where the clock error of a metering installation does not conform to the required standard of accuracy on any occasion that the metering installation is accessed; and
(3)	notify the Metering Provider where the Metering Data Provider is unable to reset the clock of the metering installation in accordance with subparagraph (2).
7.13	Evolving Technologies and Processes and Development of the Market
(a)	Evolving technologies or processes that:
(1)	meet or improve the performance and functional requirements of this Chapter; or
(2)	facilitate the development of the market,
may be used if agreed between the relevant Market Participant(s), the Local Network Service Provider and AEMO, and the agreement of the Local Network Service Provider and AEMO must not be unreasonably withheld.
(b)	No agreement contemplated by rule 7.13(a) can be entered into if it materially and adversely affects the interests of persons other than the Market Participant(s) and the Local Network Service Provider who are parties to the agreement.
Note
This rule is classified as a civil penalty provision under the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations. (See clause 6(1) and Schedule 1 of the National Electricity (South Australia) Regulations.)
(c)	AEMO must, at least annually, publish a report on the application of evolving technologies and processes.
(d)	AEMO must, at least annually, submit a written report to the AEMC on the extent to which this Chapter 7 may need to be amended in order to accommodate the evolving technologies and processes or the development of the market.
(e)	AEMO must, at least annually, prepare and publish a report on the impact of the introduction of retail competition on the wholesale market, including:
(1)	the scope for improvement in the operation of wholesale market settlements;
(2)	developments in metering technology suited to more timely operation of the market; and
(3)	the effectiveness of the provisions of this Chapter 7.
(f)	Having regard to the need to remove barriers to the adoption of economically efficient metering solutions and other economically efficient technology ('efficient solutions'), AEMO must:
(1)	monitor developments in the Australian metering standards; and
(2)	consult with the participating jurisdictions and other interested parties on any changes proposed to be made to the Australian metering standards that may have the potential to create such barriers,
and include any relevant findings in its report under paragraph (c).
(g)	The Ministers of participating jurisdictions must, by 30 June 2009, conduct and complete a review of type 5 and 6 metering installations and the metrology procedure.
(h)	In undertaking the review referred to in paragraph (g), the Ministers of the participating jurisdictions may:
(1)	review the outcomes from the Joint Jurisdictional Review of Metrology Procedures: Final Report of October 2004 ('the JJR report') and identify any outstanding issues from the JJR report;
(2)	make recommendations to resolve any outstanding issues from the JJR report;
(3)	identify any additional barriers to the adoption of efficient solutions and make recommendations to reduce those barriers; and
(4)	have regard to the need to maintain the regulatory certainty, in recognition that regulatory uncertainty is itself a major barrier to the adoption of efficient solutions.
7.14	Metrology and service level procedures
7.14.1	Requirements of the metrology procedure
(a)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish the metrology procedure that will apply to metering installations in accordance with this rule 7.14 and this Chapter 7.
(b)	The metrology procedure must include a minimum period of 3 months between the date when the metrology procedure is published and the date the metrology procedure commences unless the change is made under clause 7.1.4(e) in which case the effective date may be the same date as the date of publication.
(c)	The metrology procedure must include:
(1)	information on the devices and processes that are to be used to:
(i)	measure, or determine by means other than a device, the flow of electricity in a power conductor;
(ii)	convey the measured or determined data under subparagraph (i) to other devices;
(iii)	prepare the data using devices or algorithms to form metering data; and
(iv)	provide access to the metering data from a telecommunications network;
(2)	the requirements for the provision, installation and maintenance of metering installations;
(3)	the obligations of responsible persons, financially responsible Market Participants, Local Network Service Providers, Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers;
(4)	details on:
(i)	the parameters that determine the circumstances when metering data must be delivered to AEMO for the purposes of Chapter 3 and such parameters must include, but are not limited to, the volume limit per annum below which AEMO will not require metering data for those purposes;
(ii)	the timeframe obligations for the delivery of metering data relating to a metering installation for the purpose of settlements; and
(iii)	the performance standards for metering data required for the purpose of settlements;
(5)	subject to clause 7.14.2(d)(2), zero MWh as the specification for the type 5 accumulation boundary;
(6)	procedures for:
(i)	the validation and substitution of metering data;
(ii)	the estimation of metering data;
(iii)	 the method:
(A)	by which accumulated metering data is to be converted by AEMO into trading interval metering data; and
(B)	of managing the first-tier load metering data that is necessary to enable the conversion referred to in subparagraph (A) to take place; and
(7)	other matters in the Rules required to be included in the metrology procedure.
7.14.1A	Requirements of the service level procedures
(a)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish the service level procedures that will apply to the relevant categories of registration that apply to Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers, in accordance with this Chapter 7 and this rule 7.14.
(b)	AEMO must establish and publish the service level procedures in accordance with clause 7.1.3.
(c)	The service level procedures must include:
(1)	the requirements for the provision, installation and maintenance of metering installations by Metering Providers;
(2)	requirements for the systems and processes for the collection, processing and delivery of metering data by Metering Data Providers;
(3)	the performance levels associated with the collection, processing and delivery of metering data; 
(4)	the data formats that must be used for the delivery of metering data;
(5)	the requirements for the management of relevant NMI Standing Data;
(6)	the requirements for the processing of metering data associated with connection point transfers and the alteration of metering installations where one or more devices are replaced;
(7)	other matters in the Rules required to be included in the service level procedures; and
(8)	information to ensure consistency in practice between the service level procedures and other documents developed and published by AEMO, including the practices adopted in the Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions Procedures.
(d)	The service level procedures must include requirements for accreditation, and for Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers (the 'service providers'), may include requirements for but are not limited to:
(1)	requirements relating to cooperation with AEMO;
(2)	the confidentiality of information collected by the service providers;
(3)	the resolution of disputes between AEMO and the service providers, including disputes associated with a breach of the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules;
(4)	the access of AEMO to and the inspection and audit by AEMO of any equipment or database maintained by the service providers;
(5)	the insurance which must be taken out by or on behalf of the service providers;
(6)	subcontracting by the service providers;
(7)	the software and systems that are used by the service providers;
(8)	maintenance of quality systems accreditation;
(9)	the ownership of intellectual property that is developed or used by the service providers; and
(10)	the delivery up to AEMO of data, works, material and other property that AEMO has the right to in the event of the deregistration of a service provider.
(e)	The service level procedures must contain information to ensure consistency in practice between the procedures and other documents developed and published by AEMO, including the practices adopted in the Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions Procedures.
7.14.2	Jurisdictional metrology material in metrology procedure
(a)	Subject to this clause 7.14.2, AEMO may include in the metrology procedure other metrology material that is in the nature of a guideline, specification or other standard for a participating jurisdiction in relation to type 5, 6 and 7 metering installations which alters the application of the metrology procedure for that jurisdiction (jurisdictional metrology material).
(b)	Jurisdictional metrology material may only be submitted to AEMO for inclusion in the metrology procedure by the Ministers of the MCE.
(c)	Jurisdictional metrology material submitted to AEMO under paragraph (b) must:
(1)	be in writing;
(2)	be provided to AEMO within sufficient time for AEMO to meet its obligations under this clause 7.14.2;
(3)	be consistent with the matters contained in clauses 7.14.1 and 7.14.3;
(4)	contain a date by which the Ministers of the MCE will undertake a review in relation to harmonising the jurisdictional metrology material with the metrology procedure (the review date); and
(5)	be accompanied by written reasons as to why the jurisdictional metrology material is required instead of the metrology procedure.
(d)	Jurisdictional metrology material may address the following matters:
(1)	guidelines for the replacement of a device capable of producing interval energy data with a device that only produces accumulated energy data; and
(2)	the specification of the type 5 accumulation boundary.
(e)	On receiving jurisdictional metrology material from the Ministers of the MCE, AEMO must undertake the Rules consultation procedures in relation to that material, including in that consultation the reasons referred to paragraph (c)(5).
(f)	At the conclusion of the Rules consultation procedures under paragraph (e), AEMO must provide a final report to the Ministers of the MCE in accordance with rule 8.9(k) of the outcome of that procedure and:
(1)	in the case where the Ministers of the MCE do not advise AEMO of any amendments to the jurisdictional metrology material, AEMO must incorporate that material into a separate part of the metrology procedure; or
(2)	in the case where the Ministers of the MCE advise AEMO of amendments to the jurisdictional metrology material, AEMO must incorporate the amended material into a separate part of the metrology procedure.
(g)	The jurisdictional metrology material, as included in the metrology procedure by AEMO, expires on the review date unless the Ministers of the MCE submit to AEMO new jurisdictional metrology material in accordance with this clause 7.14.2.
(h)	The jurisdictional metrology material must not prevent the metering data from being collected as interval metering data if required by the financially responsible Market Participant or a Local Network Service Provider for any purpose other than for settlements.
7.14.3	Additional metrology procedure matters
(a)	The metrology procedure may:
(1)	clarify the operation of the Rules in relation to:
(i)	load profiling;
(ii)	the provision and maintenance of meters;
(iii)	the provision of metering data services;
(iv)	metrology for a market load connected to a network where the owner or operator of that network is not a Registered Participant;
(v)	the accreditation of Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers; and
(vi)	with respect to the provision, installation and maintenance of metering installations and the provision of metering data services, the obligations of responsible persons, financially responsible Market Participants, Local Network Service Providers, AEMO, Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers;
(2)	specify in greater detail:
(i)	the accuracy of metering installations;
(ii)	[Deleted]
(iii)	inspection and testing standards;
(iv)	Metering Provider and Metering Data Provider capabilities in accordance with schedule 7.4 and 7.6 respectively, and accreditation standards;
(v)	the standards and/or technical requirements for the metering data services database; and
(vi)	the technical standards for metering of a market load that is connected to a network where the operator or owner of that network is not a Registered Participant;
(3)	provide information on the application of the Rules, subject to a statement in the procedure that where any inconsistency arises between the Rules and the metrology procedure, the Rules prevail to the extent of that inconsistency;
(4)	contain requirements:
(i)	for the engagement and payment of Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers; and
(ii)	for the provision of relevant details of the metering installation to the responsible person, where applicable;
(5)	in relation to type 5, 6 and 7 metering installations specify in what circumstances metering data held in the metering data services database within the relevant participating jurisdiction, can be used by Distribution Network Service Providers to calculate charges for distribution services for the purposes of clause 6.20.1(e); and
(6)	contain information to ensure consistency in practice between the metrology procedure and other instruments developed and published by AEMO, including the practices adopted in the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
(b)	The metrology procedure may not include information relating to consumer protection.
7.14.4	[Deleted]
7.15	Miscellaneous
(a)	AEMO in consultation with the National Measurement Institute must establish guidelines that clarify the application of the requirements of the National Measurement Act to metering installations.
(b)	For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent that there is an inconsistency between the Rules and the National Measurement Act, the Act prevails to the extent of that inconsistency.
7.16	Metering data provision to retail customers
(a)	AEMO must establish, maintain and publish the metering data provision procedures in accordance with this rule 7.16, Chapter 7, and otherwise in accordance with the Rules.
(b)	The objective of the metering data provision procedures is to establish the minimum requirements for the manner and form in which metering data should be provided to a retail customer (or its customer authorised representative) in response to a request for such data from the retail customer or customer authorised representative.
(c)	The metering data provision procedures must:
(1)	specify the manner and form in which retail customers' metering data must be provided, including a:
(i)	detailed data format; and 
(ii)	summary data format;
(2)	for retail customers for whom interval metering data is available, specify the summary data format, which, at a minimum should include the retail customer's:
(i)	nature and extent of energy usage for daily time periods;
(ii)	usage or load profile over a specified period; and
(iii)	a diagrammatic representation of the information referred to in subparagraph (i);
(3)	for retail customers for whom accumulated metering data is available, specify a summary data format;
(4)	include timeframes in which a retailer or a Distribution Network Service Provider must, using reasonable endeavours, respond to requests made under rule 7.7(a)(7). The timeframe to be included must:
(i)	be no more than 10 business days, except where requests are made under rule 7.7(a)(7) by a customer authorised representative in relation to more than one retail customer of either the retailer or Distribution Network Service Provider to whom the request is made; and 
(ii)	take account of procedures in place relating to the validation of metering data; and
(5)	specify a minimum method of delivery for the requested metering data.
(d)	Retailers and Distribution Network Service Providers must comply with the metering data provision procedures when responding to requests under rule 7.7(a)(7).
Schedule 7.1	Responsibility for metering installation and metering data

Schedule 7.2	Types and Accuracy of Metering Installations
S7.2.1	General requirements
(a)	This Schedule 7.2 sets out the minimum requirements for metering installations.
(b)	A Registered Participant may require the responsible person to arrange for a metering installation to meet a higher level of accuracy, with the full costs of this work being met by that Registered Participant.
S7.2.2	Metering installations commissioned prior to 13 December 1998
(aa)	This clause provides conditions that are to apply to metering installations that were commissioned prior to 13 December 1998.
(a)	The use of metering class current transformers and voltage transformers that are not in accordance with Table S7.2.3.1 are permitted provided that where necessary to achieve the overall accuracy requirements:
(1)	meters of a higher class accuracy are installed; and/or
(2)	calibration factors are applied within the meter to compensate for current transformer and voltage transformer errors.
(b)	Protection current transformers are acceptable where there are no suitable metering class current transformers available and the overall accuracy and performance levels can be met.
(c)	Where the requirements of clauses S7.2.2(a) and S7.2.2(b) cannot be achieved then the responsible person is required to comply with transitional arrangements or obtain an exemption from AEMO or upgrade the metering installation to comply with this schedule 7.2.
(d)	The arrangements referred to in clause S7.2.2(c) may remain in force while the required accuracy and performance can be maintained within the requirements of the Rules.
(e)	The purchase of new current transformers and voltage transformers must comply with the Rules.
S7.2.3	Accuracy requirements for metering installations
Table S7.2.3.1	Overall Accuracy Requirements of Metering Installation Components

Type	Volume limit per annum per connection point	Maximum allowable overall error (±%) at full load (Item 7) 
 active reactive 		Minimum acceptable class or standard of components	Metering installation clock error (seconds) in reference to EST	
1	greater than 1000GWh	0.5	1.0	0.2CT/VT/meter Wh 
0.5 meter varh	±5	
2	100 to 1000GWh	1.0	2.0	0.5CT/VT/meter Wh
1.0 meter varh	±7	
3	0.75 to less than 100 GWh	1.5	3.0	0.5CT/VT
1.0 meter Wh
2.0 meter varh
(Item 1)	±10	
4	less than 750 MWh
(Item 2)	1.5	n/a	Either 0.5 CT and 1.0 meter Wh; or whole current general purpose meter Wh:
•	meets requirements of clause 7.3.1(a)(10); and
•	meets the requirements of clause 7.11.1(b).
(Item 1)	±20
(Item 2a)	
5	less than x MWh 
(Item 3)	1.5
(Item 3b)	n/a	Either 0.5 CT and 1.0 meter Wh; or whole current connected general purpose meter Wh:
•	meets requirements of clause 7.3.1(a)(11); and
•	meets the requirements of clause 7.11.1(d).
(Item 1)	±20
(Item 3a)	
6	less than y MWh
(Item 4)	2.0
(Item 4b)	n/a	CT or whole current general purpose meter Wh recording accumulated energy data only. Processes used to convert the accumulated metering data into trading interval  metering data and estimated metering data where necessary are included in the metrology procedure.
(Item 1)	(Item 4a)	
7	volume limit not specified
(Item 5)	(Item 6)	n/a	No meter. The metering data is calculated metering data determined in accordance with the metrology procedure.	n/a	

Item 1:	(a)	For a type 3, 4, 5 and 6 metering installation, whole current meters may be used if the meters meet the requirements of the relevant Australian Standards and International Standards which must be identified in the metrology procedure.
(b)	The metering installation types referred to in paragraph (a) must comply with any applicable specifications or guidelines (including any transitional arrangements) specified by the National Measurement Institute under the National Measurement Act.	
Item 2:	High Voltage customers that require a VT and whose annual consumption is below 750 MWh, must meet the relevant accuracy requirements of Type 3 metering for active energy only.	
Item 2a:	For the purpose of clarification, the clock error for a type 4 metering installation may be relaxed in the metrology procedure to accommodate evolving whole-current technologies that are acceptable in accordance with rule 7.13(a).	
Item 3:	The following requirements apply in relation to a type 5 metering installation:
(1)	[Deleted]
(2)	the value of "x" must be determined by each Minister of a participating jurisdiction and:
(i)	the "x" value must be provided to AEMO; and
(ii)	AEMO must record the "x" value in the metrology procedure;
(3)	the maximum acceptable value of “x” determined under subparagraph (2) must be 750 MWh per annum; and
(4)	[Deleted]
(5)	[Deleted]
(6)	[Deleted]
(6)	[Deleted]	
Item 3a:	For the purpose of clarification, the clock error for a type 5 metering installation may be relaxed in the metrology procedure to accommodate evolving whole-current technologies that are acceptable in accordance with rule 7.13(a).	
Item 3b:	The maximum allowable error of a type 5 metering installation may be relaxed in the metrology procedure to accommodate evolving technologies providing that such relaxation is consistent with any regulations published under the National Measurement Act.	
Item 4:	The following requirements apply in relation to a type 6 metering installation:
(1)	a metrology procedure must include a procedure relating to converting active energy into metering data;
(2)	the value of "y" must be determined by each Minister of a participating jurisdiction and:
(i)	the "y" value must be provided to AEMO; and
(ii)	AEMO must record the "y" value in the metrology procedure;
(3)	the maximum acceptable value of “y” determined under subparagraph (2) must be 750 MWh per annum;
(4)	[Deleted]
(5)	[Deleted]
(6)	devices within the metering installation may record accumulated energy data in pre-determined daily time periods where such time periods are contained in the metrology procedure.	
Item 4a:	Any relevant clock errors for a type 6 metering installation are to be established in the metrology procedure.	
Item 4b:	The maximum allowable error of a type 6 metering installation may be relaxed in the metrology procedure providing that such relaxation is consistent with any regulations published under the National Measurement Act.	
Item 5:	(a)	A type 7 metering installation classification applies where a metering installation does not require a meter to measure the flow of electricity in a power conductor and accordingly there is a requirement to determine by other means the metering data that is deemed to correspond to the flow of electricity in the power conductor.
(b)	The condition referred to in paragraph (a) will only be allowed for connection points where AEMO in consultation with the Local Network Service Provider determines:
(1)	the load pattern is predictable;
(2)	for the purposes of settlements, the load pattern can be reasonably calculated by a relevant method set out in the metrology procedure; and
(3)	it would not be cost effective to meter the connection point taking into account:
(i)	the small magnitude of the load;
(ii)	the connection arrangements; and
(iii)	the geographical and physical location.
(c)	The metrology procedure must include arrangements for type 7 metering installations that have been classified as market loads.
(d)	A connection point that meets the condition for classification as a type 7 metering installation does not prevent that connection point from being subject to metering in the future.	
Item 6:	[Deleted]	
Item 7:	The maximum allowable overall error (±%) at different loads and power factors is set out in Table S7.2.3.2 to Table S7.2.3.6.	

Table S7.2.3.2	Type 1 Installation – Annual Energy Throughput greater than 1,000 GWh

% Rated Load	Power Factor						
	Unity	0.866 lagging		0.5 lagging		Zero	
	active	active	reactive	active	reactive	reactive	
10	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%	n/a	n/a	1.4%	
50	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	0.7%	1.4%	1.0%	
100	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	n/a	n/a	1.0%	

Table S7.2.3.3	Type 2 Installation – Annual Energy Throughput between 100 and 1,000 GWh

% Rated Load	Power Factor						
	Unity	0.866 lagging		0.5 lagging		Zero	
	active	active	reactive	active	reactive	reactive	
10	2.0%	2.0%	4.0%	n/a	n/a	2.8%	
50	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%	1.5%	3.0%	2.0%	
100	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%	n/a	n/a	2.0%	

Table S7.2.3.4	Type 3 Installation – Annual Energy Throughput from 0.75 GWh to less than 100 GWh

% Rated Load	Power Factor						
	Unity	0.866 lagging		0.5 lagging		Zero	
	active	active	reactive	active	reactive	reactive	
10	2.5%	2.5%	5.0%	n/a	n/a	4.0%	
50	1.5%	1.5%	3.0%	2.5%	5.0%	3.0%	
100	1.5%	1.5%	3.0%	n/a	n/a	3.0%	

Table S7.2.3.5	Type 4 or 5 Installation – Annual Energy Throughput less than 0.75 GWh

% Rated Load	Power Factor			
	Unity	0.866 lagging	0.5 lagging	
	active	active	active	
10	2.5%	2.5%	n/a	
50	1.5%	1.5%	2.5%	
100	1.5%	1.5%	n/a	

Table S7.2.3.6	Type 6 Installation – Annual Energy Throughput less than 0.75 GWh

% Rated Load	Power Factor			
	Unity	0.866 lagging	0.5 lagging	
	active	active	active	
10	3.0%	n/a	n/a	
50	2.0%	n/a	3.0%	
100	2.0%	n/a	n/a	

NOTE:
All measurements in Tables S7.2.3.2 – S7.2.3.6 are to be referred to 25 degrees Celsius.
(a)	The method for calculating the overall error is the vector sum of the errors of each component part (that is, a + b + c) where:
a = the error of the voltage transformer and wiring;
b = the error of the current transformer and wiring; and
c = the error of the meter.
(b)	If compensation is carried out then the resultant metering data error shall be as close as practicable to zero.
S7.2.4.	Check metering
(a)	Check metering is to be applied in accordance with the following Table:

Metering Installation Type in accordance with Table S7.2.3.1	Check Metering Requirements	
1	Check metering installation	
2	Partial check metering	
3	No requirement	
4, 5 and 6	No requirement	

(b)	A check metering installation involves either:
(1)	the provision of a separate metering installation using separate current transformer cores and separately fused voltage transformer secondary circuits, preferably from separate secondary windings: or
(2)	if in AEMO’s absolute discretion it is considered appropriate, in the case of a metering installation located at the facility at one end of the two-terminal link, a metering installation located at the facility at the other end of a two-terminal link.
(c)	Where the check metering installation duplicates the metering installation and accuracy level, the average of the two validated data sets will be used to determine the energy measurement.
(d)	Partial check metering involves the use of other metering data or operational data available to AEMO in 30 min electronic format as part of a validation process in accordance with the metrology procedure.
(e)	The physical arrangement of partial check metering shall be agreed between the responsible person and AEMO.
(f)	Check metering installations may be supplied from secondary circuits used for other purposes and may have a lower level of accuracy than the metering installation, but must not exceed twice the level prescribed for the metering installation.
S7.2.5.	Resolution and accuracy of displayed or captured data
Programmable settings available within a metering installation or any peripheral device, which may affect the resolution of displayed or stored data, must:
(a)	meet the requirements of the relevant Australian Standards and International Standards which must be identified in the metrology procedure; and
(b)	comply with any applicable specifications or guidelines (including any transitional arrangements) specified by the National Measurement Institute under the National Measurement Act.
S7.2.6.	General design standards
S7.2.6.1	Design requirements
Without limiting the scope of detailed design, the following requirements must be incorporated in the design of each metering installation:
(a)	For metering installations greater than 1000 GWh pa per connection point, the current transformer core and secondary wiring associated with the meter(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless otherwise agreed by AEMO.
(b)	For metering installations less than 1000 GWh pa per connection point the current transformer core and secondary wiring associated with the meter(s) may be used for other purposes (e.g. local metering or protection) provided the responsible person demonstrates to the satisfaction of AEMO that the accuracy of the metering installation is not compromised and suitable procedures/measures are in place to protect the security of the metering installation.
(c)	Where a voltage transformer is required, if separate secondary windings are not provided, then the voltage supply to each metering installation must be separately fused and located in an accessible position as near as practical to the voltage transformer secondary winding.
(d)	Secondary wiring must be by the most direct route and the number of terminations and links must be kept to a minimum.
(e)	The incidence and magnitude of burden changes on any secondary winding supplying the metering installation must be kept to a minimum.
(f)	Meters must:
(1)	meet the requirements of relevant Australian Standards and International Standards which must be identified in the metrology procedure; and
(2)	have a valid pattern approval issued under the authority of the National Measurement Institute or, until relevant pattern approvals exist, a valid type test certificate.
(g)	New instrument transformers must:
(1)	meet the requirements of relevant Australian Standards and International Standards which must be identified in the metrology procedure; and
(2)	have a valid pattern approval issued under the authority of the National Measurement Institute or, until relevant pattern approvals exist, a valid type test certificate.
(h)	Suitable isolation facilities are to be provided to facilitate testing and calibration of the metering installation.
(i)	Suitable drawings and supporting information, detailing the metering installation, must be available for maintenance and auditing purposes.
S7.2.6.2	Design guidelines
In addition to the above Design Requirements, the following guidelines should be considered for each metering installation:
(a)	The provision of separate secondary windings for each metering installation where a voltage transformer is required.
(b)	A voltage changeover scheme where more than one voltage transformer is available.
Schedule 7.3	Inspection and Testing Requirements
S7.3.1.	General
(a)	The responsible person must ensure that equipment comprised in a purchased metering installation has been tested to the required class accuracy with less than the uncertainties set out in Table S7.3.1.
(b)	The responsible person must ensure appropriate test certificates of the tests referred to in paragraph (a) are retained.
(c)	The responsible person (or any other person arranging for testing) must ensure that testing of the metering installation is carried out:
(1)	in accordance with clause 7.6.1 and this schedule 7.3; or
(2)	in accordance with an asset management strategy that defines an alternative testing practice (other than time-based) determined by the responsible person and approved by AEMO,
and:
(3)	in accordance with a test plan which has been registered with AEMO;
(4)	to the same requirements as for new equipment where equipment is to be recycled for use in another site; and
(5)	so as to include all data storage and processing components included in the metrology procedure, including algorithms used to prepare agreed load patterns.
(d)	AEMO must review the prescribed testing requirements in this schedule 7.3 every 5 years in accordance with equipment performance and industry standards.
(e)	The testing intervals may be increased if the equipment type/experience proves favourable.
(f)	The maximum allowable level of testing uncertainty (±) for all metering equipment must be in accordance with Table S7.3.1.
Table S7.3.1	Maximum Allowable Level of Testing Uncertainty (±)

Description		Metering Equipment Class					
		Class 0.2	Class 0.5	Class 1.0	General Purpose	Class 2.0	
In Laboratory	CTs ratio phase	0.05%
0.07 crad	0.1%
0.15 crad	n/a	n/a	n/a	
	VTs ratio
Phase	0.05%
0.05 crad	0.1%
0.1 crad	n/a	n/a	n/a	
	Meters Wh	0.05/cosφ%	0.1/cosφ%	0.2/cosφ%	0.2/cosφ%	n/a	
	Meters varh	n/a	0.2/sinφ%	0.3/sinφ%	n/a	0.4/sinφ%	
In Field	CTs ratio
Phase	0.1%
0.15 crad	0.2%
0.3 crad	n/a	n/a	n/a	
	VTs ratio
Phase	0.1%
0.1 crad	0.2%
0.2 crad	n/a	n/a	n/a	
	Meters Wh	0.1/cosφ%	0.2/cosφ%	0.3/cosφ%	0.3/cosφ%	n/a	
	Meters varh	n/a	0.3/sinφ%	0.4/sinφ%	n/a	0.5/sinφ%	

Where cosφ is the power factor at the test point under evaluation.
Table S7.3.2	Maximum Period Between Tests
Unless the responsible person has developed an asset management strategy that defines practices that meet the intent of this schedule 7.3 and is approved by AEMO, the maximum period between tests must be in accordance with this Table S7.3.2.

Description	Metering Installation Type					
	Type 1	Type 2	Type 3	Type 4	Types 5 & 6	
CT	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	
VT	10 years	10 years	10 years		n/a	
Burden tests	When meters are tested or when changes are made					
CT connected Meter (electronic)	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	
CT connected Meter (induction)	2.5 years	2.5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	
Whole current Meter	The testing and inspection requirements must be in accordance with an asset management strategy. Guidelines for the development of the asset management strategy must be recorded in the metrology procedure.					

Table S7.3.3	Period Between Inspections
Unless the responsible person has developed an asset management strategy that meets the intent of this schedule 7.3 and is approved by AEMO, the period between inspections must be in accordance with this Table S7.3.3.

Description	Metering Installation Type				
	Type 1	Type 2	Type 3	Type 4, 5 & 6	
Metering installation equipment inspection	2.5 years
Note: increased inspection period allowed because of check metering installation requirements.	12 months
(2.5 years if check metering installed)	> 10 GWh: 2 years
2≤ GWh ≤ 10: 3 years
<2 GWh: when meter is tested.	When meter is tested.	

S7.3.2.	Technical Guidelines
(a)	Current transformer and voltage transformer tests are primary injection tests or other testing procedures as approved by AEMO.
(b)	The calculations of accuracy based on test results are to include all reference standard errors.
(c)	An “estimate of testing uncertainties” must be calculated in accordance with the ISO “Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty for Measurement”.
(d)	Where operational metering is associated with settlements metering then a shorter period between inspections is recommended.
(e)	For sinφ and cosφ refer to the ISO “Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement”, where cosφ is the power factor.
(f)	A typical inspection may include:
(1)	check the seals;
(2)	compare the pulse counts;
(3)	compare the direct readings of meters;
(4)	verify meter parameters and physical connections; and
(5)	current transformer ratios by comparison.
Schedule 7.4	Metering Provider
S7.4.1	General
(a)	A Metering Provider must be accredited by and registered by AEMO. AEMO must accredit and register a Metering Provider only for the type of work the Metering Provider is qualified to provide.
(b)	AEMO must establish a qualification process for Metering Providers that enables registration to be achieved in accordance with the requirements of this schedule 7.4.
(c)	[Deleted]
(d)	A Metering Provider must have the necessary licences in accordance with appropriate State and Territory requirements.
(e)	A Metering Provider must ensure that any metering equipment it installs is suitable for the range of operating conditions to which it will be exposed (e.g. temperature; impulse levels), and operates within the defined limits for that equipment.
(f)	A Metering Provider must ensure that the metering installation is installed and maintained in accordance with the metrology procedure.
S7.4.2	Categories of registration
(a)	Registrations for Metering Providers in relation to the provision, installation and maintenance of metering installation types 1, 2, 3 and 4 must be categorised in accordance with Tables S7.4.1, S7.4.2 and S7.4.3, or other procedures approved by AEMO.
(b)	Registrations for Metering Providers in relation to the provision, installation and maintenance (unless otherwise specified) of metering installation types 5 and 6 must be categorised in accordance with Table S7.4.4 with the capabilities established in the metrology procedures.
(c)	AEMO may establish Accredited Service Provider categories of registration for a Metering Provider in accordance with clause S7.4.5.
Table S7.4.1	Categories of registration for accreditation

Category	Competency	
1C	Class 0.2 CTs with < 0.1% uncertainty.	
1V	Class 0.2 VTs with < 0.1% uncertainty.	
1M	Class 0.2 Wh meters with < 0.1/cosφ% uncertainty and class 0.5 varh meters with <0.3/sinφ uncertainty.	
1A	Class 0.2 CTs, VTs, Wh meters; class 0.5 varh meters; the total installation to 0.5%.
Wh with < 0.2% uncertainty at unity power factor; 1.0% for varh with <0.4% uncertainty at zero power factor.	
2C	Class 0.5 CTs with < 0.2% uncertainty.	
2V	Class 0.5 VTs with < 0.2% uncertainty.	
2M	Class 0.5 Wh meters with < 0.2/cosφ uncertainty and class 1.0 varh meters with <0.4/sinφ uncertainty.	
2A	Class 0.5 CTs, VTs, Wh meters; class 1.0 varh meters; the total installation to 1.0%.
Wh with < 0.4% uncertainty at unity power factor; 2.0% for varh with <0.5% uncertainty at zero power factor.	

Table S7.4.2	Categories of registration for accreditation

Category	Competency	
3M	Class 1.0 Wh meters with < 0.3/cosφ uncertainty and class 2.0 varh meters with <0.5/sinφ% uncertainty.	
3A	Class 0.5 CTs, VTs; class 1.0 Wh meters; class 2.0% varh meters; the total installation to 1.5%.
Wh with < 0.5% uncertainty at unity power factor; 3.0% for varh with <0.6% uncertainty at zero power factor.	
4M	Class 1.0 Wh meters and class 1.5 Wh meters with <0.3/cosφ% uncertainty	

Table S7.4.3	Categories of registration for accreditation

Category	Competency	
L	Approved Communications Interface Installer	

Table S7.4.4	Categories of registration for accreditation

Category	Competency	
5A Installation only	Class 1.0 and class 1.5 whole current Wh meters with <0.3/cosΦ% uncertainty. 	
6A Installation only 	Class 1.5 whole current Wh meters with <0.3/cosΦ% uncertainty. 	
5B	Class 1.0 and class 1.5 whole current or CT connected Wh meters with <0.3/cosΦ% uncertainty. 	
6B	Class 1.5 whole current or CT connected Wh meters with 0.3</cosΦ% uncertainty.	

S7.4.3	Capabilities of Metering Providers for metering installations types 1, 2, 3 and 4
Category 1A, 2A, 3A and 4M Metering Providers must be able to exhibit the following capabilities to the reasonable satisfaction of AEMO:
(a)	Detailed design and specification of metering schemes, including:
(1)	knowledge and understanding of this Chapter 7;
(2)	knowledge of equipment (meters, current transformers and where applicable voltage transformers);
(3)	design experience including knowledge of current transformers and where applicable voltage transformers and the effect of burdens on performance;
(4)	ability to calculate summation scheme values, multipliers, etc; and
(5)	ability to produce documentation, such as single line diagrams, panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
(b)	Programming and certification requirements for metering installations to the required accuracy, including:
(1)	licensed access to metering software applicable to all equipment being installed by the Metering Provider;
(2)	ability to program requirements by setting variables in meters, summators, modems, etc;
(3)	management of the testing of all equipment to the accuracy requirements specified in this Chapter 7;
(4)	certifications that all calibration and other meter parameters have been set, verified and recorded prior to meters, and other components of the metering installation being released for installation;
(5)	all reference/calibration equipment for the purpose of meeting test or inspection obligations must be tested to ensure full traceability to test certificates issued by a NATA accredited body or a body recognised by NATA under the International Laboratory Accreditation Corporation (ILAC) mutual recognition scheme and documentation of the traceability must be provided to AEMO on request; and
(6)	compliance with ISO/IEC Guide 25 "General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories" with regard to the calculation of uncertainties and accuracy.
(c)	Installation and commissioning of metering installations and, where necessary, the communications interface to facilitate the remote acquisition of metering data, including:
(1)	the use of calibrated test equipment to perform primary injection tests and field accuracy tests;
(2)	the availability of trained and competent staff to install and test metering installations to determine that installation is correct; and
(3)	the use of test procedures to confirm that the metering installation is correct and that metering constants are recorded and/or programmed correctly.
(d)	Inspection and maintenance of metering installations and equipment, including:
(1)	regular readings of the measurement device where external recording is used (6 monthly) and verification with AEMO records;
(2)	approved test and inspection procedures to perform appropriate tests as detailed in this Chapter 7;
(3)	calibrated field test equipment for primary injection and meter testing to the required levels of uncertainty; and
(4)	secure documentation system to maintain metering records for all work performed on a metering installation, including details of the security method used.
(e)	Verification of metering data and check metering data, as follows:
(1)	on commissioning metering data, verification of all readings, constraints (adjustments) and multipliers to be used for converting raw data to consumption data; and
(2)	on inspection, testing and/or maintenance, verification that readings, constants and multipliers are correct by direct conversion of meter readings and check against the metering database.
(f)	Quality System as AS 9000 series standards, including:
(1)	a quality system to AS/NZ ISO 9000 series applicable to the work to be performed:
Type 1 - full implementation of AS/NZ ISO 9002;
Type 2 - full implementation of AS/NZ ISO 9002;
Type 3 - implementation of AS/NZ ISO 9002 to a level agreed with AEMO;
Type 4 - implementation of AS/NZ ISO 9002 to a level agreed with AEMO;
(2)	the calculations of accuracy based on test results are to include all reference standard errors;
(3)	an estimate of Testing Uncertainties which must be calculated in accordance with the ISO “Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement”; and
(4)	a knowledge and understanding of the appropriate standards and guides, including those in the Rules.
(g)	All of the capabilities relevant to that type of metering installation which are set out in the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules.
S7.4.4	Capabilities of Metering Providers for metering installations types 5 and 6
Metering Providers, who apply for categories of Metering Provider accreditation of metering installations types 5 and/or 6, must be able to exhibit, to the reasonable satisfaction of AEMO:
(a)	all of the capabilities relevant to that type of metering installation which are set out in the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules.
(b)	[Deleted]
(a)	[Deleted]
S7.4.5	Capabilities of the Accredited Service Provider category
(a)	The Accredited Service Providers categories established by AEMO under clause S7.4.2(c) may perform work relating to the installation of any types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 metering installations.
(b)	AEMO must include Accredited Service Provider categories in the accreditation guidelines prepared and published under clause 7.4.2(ba).
(c)	AEMO may determine:
(1)	the competencies of a Metering Provider registered in each Accredited Service Provider category provided that those competencies are consistent with any capabilities established in the metrology procedure in respect of the work performed under paragraph (a); and
(2)	different competencies for each Accredited Service Provider category for each participating jurisdiction.
Schedule 7.5	Metering Register
S7.5.1.	General
(a)	The metering register forms part of the metering database and holds static metering information associated with metering installations defined by the Rules that determines the validity and accuracy of metering data.
(b)	The purpose of the metering register is to facilitate:
(1)	the registration of connection points, metering points and affected Registered Participants;
(2)	the verification of compliance with the Rules; and
(3)	the auditable control of changes to the registered information.
(c)	The data in the metering register is to be regarded as confidential and would only be released to the appropriate party in accordance with rule 7.7.
S7.5.2.	Metering register information
Metering information to be contained in the metering register should include, but is not limited to the following:
(a)	Connection and metering point reference details, including:
(1)	agreed locations and reference details (eg drawing numbers);
(2)	loss compensation calculation details;
(3)	site identification names;
(4)	details of Market Participants and Local Network Service Providers associated with the connection point;
(5)	nomination of the responsible person; and
(6)	transfer date for Second-Tier Customer and Non-Registered Second-Tier Customer metering data (i.e. to another Market Customer).
(b)	The identity and characteristics of metering equipment (ie instrument transformers, metering installation and check metering installation), including:
(1)	serial numbers;
(2)	metering installation identification name;
(3)	metering installation types and models;
(4)	instrument transformer ratios (available and connected);
(5)	current test and calibration programme details, test results and references to test certificates;
(6)	asset management plan and testing schedule;
(7)	calibration tables, where applied to achieve metering installation accuracy;
(8)	Metering Provider(s) and Metering Data Provider(s) details;
(9)	summation scheme values and multipliers; and
(10)	data register coding details.
(c)	Data communication details, including:
(1)	telephone number(s) for access to energy data;
(2)	communication equipment type and serial numbers;
(3)	communication protocol details or references;
(4)	data conversion details;
(5)	user identifications and access rights; and
(6)	'write' password (to be contained in a hidden or protected field).
(d)	Data validation, substitution and estimation processes agreed between affected parties, including:
(1)	algorithms;
(2)	data comparison techniques;
(3)	processing and alarms (eg voltage source limits; phase-angle limits);
(4)	check metering compensation details; and
(5)	alternate data sources.
(e)	Data processing prior to the settlement process, including algorithms for:
(1)	generation half-hourly 'sent-out' calculation;
(2)	customer half-hourly load calculation; and
(3)	Local Retailer net load calculation.
Schedule 7.6	Metering Data Provider
S7.6.1	General
(a)	A Metering Data Provider must be accredited by and registered by AEMO.
(b)	AEMO must accredit and register a Metering Data Provider only for the type of work the Metering Data Provider is qualified to provide.
(c)	AEMO must establish a qualification process for Metering Data Providers that enables registration to be achieved in accordance with the requirements of this schedule 7.6.
(d)	A Metering Data Provider must ensure that metering data services are carried out in accordance with the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules.
S7.6.2	Categories of registration
Categories of registration are set out in Table S7.6.2.
Table S7.6.2	Categories of registration for accreditation

Metering installation type	Categories of registration		
1, 2 3 and/or 4	Category 1D, 2D, 3D and/or 4D (for remote acquisition, processing and delivery of metering data for connection points)		
5 and/or 6	Category 5C and/or 6C (for manual collection or remote acquisition of metering data)	Category 5D and/or 6D (for manual collection, processing and delivery of metering data) (for remote acquisition, processing and delivery of metering data)	
7	Category 7D (for processing and delivery of calculated metering data		

S7.6.3	Capabilities of Metering Data Providers
Metering Data Providers must be able to exhibit to the reasonable satisfaction of AEMO the following capabilities, as applicable, for the categories of Metering Data Provider accreditation sought:
(a)	Detailed understanding of the Rules, and all procedures authorised under the Rules including the relevant service level procedures relating to the function of a Metering Data Provider and the carrying out of metering data services.
(b)	Detailed understanding of the participant role relationships and obligations that exist between the Metering Data Provider, Metering Provider, financially responsible Market Participant, Local Network Service Provider, AEMO and the responsible person.
(c)	An understanding of metering arrangements, including knowledge of metering equipment (meters, current transformers and voltage transformers).
(d)	Authorised access to metering software for the:
(1)	collection of metering data;
(2)	establishment, maintenance and operation of a metering data services database for the storage and management of metering data and NMI Standing Data; and
(3)	the validation, substitution and estimation of metering data.
(e)	Processes and systems for the collection of metering data including:
(1)	knowledge of manual collection and remote acquisition of metering data (as applicable);
(2)	collection technologies and methodologies; and
(3)	metering protocols and equipment.
(f)	Systems for the processing of metering data including:
(1)	processes for the verification and commissioning of metering data and relevant NMI Standing Data pertaining to each metering installation into the metering data services database;
(2)	processes for validation, substitution and estimation of metering data;
(3)	processes for the storage, adjustment and aggregation of metering data; and
(4)	the secure storage of historical data.
(g)	Processes for the delivery of metering data and relevant NMI Standing Data to Registered Participants and AEMO including:
(1)	delivery performance requirements for metering data; and
(2)	an understanding of the relevant metering data file formats.
(h)	The availability of trained and competent staff to:
(1)	read or interrogate the metering installation;
(2)	collect and process metering data into the metering data services database;
(3)	validate, substitute or estimate metering data as the case may be;
(4)	maintain the physical and logical security of the metering data services database and only allow access to metering data by those persons entitled to receive metering data; and
(5)	ensure the ongoing performance and availability of the collection process and the metering data services database are maintained inclusive of necessary system supports for backup, archiving and disaster recovery.
(i)	The establishment of a quality system which will:
(1)	underpin all operational documentation, processes and procedures;
(2)	facilitate good change control management of procedures, IT systems and software;
(3)	provide audit trail management of metering data and NMI Standing Data;
(4)	maintain security controls and data integrity; and
(5)	maintain knowledge and understanding of the Rules and relevant procedures, standards and guides authorised under the Rules.
(j)	Understanding of the required logical interfaces necessary to support the provision of metering data services including the interfaces needed to:
(1)	access AEMO’s systems for the management and delivery of metering data;
(2)	support B2B procedures; and
(3)	support Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures for delivery and update of NMI Standing Data.