AEPC_2024 _19 Direction of Registered Facilities in Scarcity Conditions

The Consultation Process

The consultation process is outlined below. Dates are indicative only and subject to change.

Procedure Change Proposal

Wholesale Electricity Market Rules – Clause 2.10

Date of Notice: 11 December 2024

Matter under Consultation

• AEMO has initiated this Procedure Change Proposal to update WEM Procedure: Direction of Registered Facilities in Scarcity Conditions to reflect amendments to clause 7.7.14 of the WEM Rules (the head of power of this Procedure), via the Wholesale Electricity Market Amendment (FCESS Cost Review) Rules 2024, Schedule 3 which commence on 1 February 2025. Other amendments are also proposed to correct an omission in the Procedure’s original drafting and improve its descriptive accuracy (as indicated below).
  The proposed amendments:
• set out the process AEMO will use to determine which Registered Facility to direct to synchronise to provide RoCoF Control Service under clause 3.4.4(d) of the WEM Rules;
• insert a new sub-paragraph to allow AEMO, when assessing the availability of Registered Facilities for direction, to preference Registered Facilities with a sufficient MW quantity of Capacity Credits to meet the direction;
• better align the wording of existing with new drafting; and
• update references to related clauses and procedures and correct minor grammatical or typographical errors to improve descriptive accuracy.
  

AEMO is seeking comment and feedback on:

• The proposed drafting for the Procedure, specifically how well the proposed drafting reflects the intent of clause 7.7.14(b) of the WEM Rules. Whether there are likely to be any unintended issues stemming from the proposed drafting for the Procedure.

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/s 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.
When making a claim for confidentiality, AEMO encourages respondents to familiarise themselves with Chapter 10 of the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, which imposes obligations in respect to the release of documents.

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 24 January 2025.

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.