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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: 09 August 2024

Matter under Consultation

AEMO has initiated this Procedure Change Proposal to amend the Procedure following amendments to the WEM Rules arising from a review by the Coordinator into potential improvements in the procurement and activation of supplementary capacity.

In response to the Amending Rules, gazetted on 26 July 2024, the amended Procedure will:

• no longer specify the method for determining the maximum contract value per hour of availability for any Supplementary Capacity Contract.
• align provisions relating to assessment of tenders with the Amended Rules, which now includes a new clause 4.24.8A.

AEMO considers the proposed changes in the amended Procedure are consistent with the WEM Rules, would better achieve Wholesale Market Objectives (a) and (d), and are consistent with all other objectives.

AEMO is seeking comment and feedback on:

• whether the proposed changes to the Procedure effectively implement AEMO’s intended outcomes and give effect to the Amending Rules.
• whether stakeholders believe there are any other relevant issues that have not been considered.

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.

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 6 September 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.

Submissions

No submissions received.