That the Committee inquire into and report on the installation and use of cogeneration/trigeneration technology in New South Wales and in particular:
i) whether the current regulatory framework can adequately support the utilisation of
cogeneration/trigeneration precinct developments;
ii) the operation of cogeneration/trigeneration technology in other jurisdictions and the
applicability of the technology to New South Wales;
iii) the economic viability of cogeneration/trigeneration technology in New South Wales
including the impact of future gas prices on the running costs of cogeneration/trigeneration
systems;
iv) any financial, public safety and/or other risks to prospective cogeneration/trigeneration
customers;
v) any supply security and reliability issues associated with cogeneration/trigeneration,
especially for residential customers of these systems;
vi) the ability of existing regulatory arrangements at the New South Wales and national level to
address issues which may be identified;
vii) any other relevant matters.
