Glossary - T
Tariff: A tariff (sometimes referred to as a rate) is a pricing structure that has been put forward by incumbent retailers, and that has been approved by the government. In the case of Queensland the State Government sets the tariff. There are retail tariffs as well as network tariffs. Some retail tariffs have a peak rate, some have a peak and an off-peak rate. Most tariffs are also 'stepped' which means there is a different rate for the first consumption bracket compared to subsequent brackets.
Thermal energy: Heat.
Thermal power station: A power station that is operated by burning coal, bagasse, oil or gas.
Transformer: Usually refers to a voltage transformer. A stationary device that increases or decreases the voltage in an electricity system.
Transmission: The use of the network from the generator to the distributors’ bulk supply points.
Transmission Company: The Transmission Company owns and maintains the transmission network, and operates the network under direction from NEMMCO. Other transmission companies may own and operate transmission interconnections with other states in the future.
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