Spark’s Distributions Growing for now, but Tough Regulation Is a Longer-Term Headwind
On Dec. 17, 2018, the Australian Energy Regulator, or AER, released its 2018 Final Report on the Review of Regulatory Tax Approach, where it outlined a list of recommended changes to its approach when setting tax allowances for regulatory energy networks. This initiative represents yet another regulatory attack to limit profitability of regulated utilities, after the cost of equity allowance was slashed in recent resets and limits were imposed on operating cost allowances. The systematic heavy-h...Spark Infrastructure is engaged in investing in regulated electricity distribution and transmission businesses in Australia. Co. reportable segments are: Victoria Power Networks, which represent the 49.0% interest in two electricity distribution businesses in Victoria; SA Power Networks, which represent the 49.0% interest in the electricity distribution business in South Australia; TransGrid, which represent the 15.01% interest in the electricity transmission business in New South Wales; and Other which represents the economic interest in DUET Group, an Australian Securities Exchange listed entity head quartered in New South Wales.
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