DLF codes
Distribution Loss Factors (DLF Distribution Loss Factor. The loss of energy, due to electrical resistance and the heating of conductors, as electricity flows through the transmission and distribution networks.) Codes are three- or four-character defined by LNSPs. To avoid duplication of codes, the first character of the code, identifies the LNSP area.
Each DLF code has:
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An associated Jurisdiction participating jurisdiction (defined in the NER): The LNSP must obtain the regulatory approval necessary under the Jurisdictional Rules The National Gas or Electricity rules. for their network before requesting entry in MSATS Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions. The procedures published by AEMO under clause 7.2.8 of the National Electricity Rules, which include those governing the recording of financial responsibility for energy flows at a connection point, the transfer of that responsibility between market participants, and the recording of energy flows at a connection point..
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A value: consisting of a leading numeral of 1 or 0, a decimal place, and up to five numerals following the decimal place.
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A description.