The Consultation Process
The consultation process is outlined below. Dates are indicative only and subject to change.
| Process Stage | Date |
|---|---|
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Publication of Procedure Change Proposal |
6 November 2024 |
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Closing date for submissions on Procedure Change Proposal |
4 December 2024 |
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Publication of Procedure Change Report |
To be determined |
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Proposed commencement of amended Procedure |
To be determined |
Procedure Change Proposal
Wholesale Electricity Market Rules – Clause 2.10
Date of Notice: 6 November 2024
Matter under Consultation
AEMO has commenced the Procedure Change Process to implement the new Procedure as a result of the Wholesale Electricity Market Amendment (WEM) (Reserve Capacity Reform) Rules 2023 (Amending Rules), gazetted on 12 December 2023.
The amending rules include the ability for persons to notify AEMO of new Energy Producing System and Demand Side Programme capacity they intend to make available as Flexible Capacity. Clause 4.10.1A(e) of the WEM Rules, which is the head of power for this new procedure, sets out the processes AEMO is required to follow to determine, consult with Market Participants and publish the Minimum Eligibility Requirements for receiving Flexible Capacity.
This new WEM Procedure fulfils AEMO’s requirements under clause 4.10.1A(e) of the WEM Rules.
Invitation to Make Submissions
AEMO invites written submissions on this Procedure Change Proposal, including any alternative or additional proposals you consider may improve the procedure or better meet the Wholesale Market Objectives in section 122(2) of the Electricity Industry Act 2004 (and clause 1.2.1 of the WEM Rules).
Please identify any parts of your submission that you wish to remain confidential, and explain why. AEMO may still publish that information if it does not consider it to be confidential, but will consult with you before doing so.
Meetings
Before the closing date for submissions, you may request a meeting with AEMO to discuss the issues and proposed changes raised in the Procedure Change Proposal, stating why you consider a meeting is necessary or desirable.
If appropriate, meetings may be held jointly with other stakeholders. Subject to confidentiality restrictions, AEMO will generally make details of matters discussed at a meeting available to other stakeholders, and may publish those details.
Closing Date and Time
Submissions in response to this Procedure Change Proposal should be sent by email to WA.Marketdevelopment@aemo.com.au to reach AEMO by 5.00 pm (AWST) on 4 December 2024.
All submissions must be in electronic format (pdf or Microsoft Word). Submissions should use the Procedure Change Submission form available on this page.
AEMO is not obliged to consider submissions received after the closing date and time. Any late submissions should explain the reason for delay and the detriment to you if AEMO does not consider your submission.
Publication
All submissions will be published on AEMO’s website. Confidential information will not be published, other than as specified above.