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AEMO releases its 20-year development plan for the National Electricity Market

AEMO has published its 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP). The 2020 ISP identifies the optimal development path for the National Electricity Market (NEM) that will both maximise consumer benefits and deliver $11 billion in net market benefits to 2040. 

 
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Registration Notice

The processing of Gas and NEM Registration applications and documentation has been modified to allow for new COVID-19 work practices.
To avoid lengthy delays now expected using postal methods, please forward all Registration applications and documentation to the AEMO Onboarding team via email.

AEMO releases the Renewable Integration Study

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) today released the Renewable Integration Study (RIS), the first stage of a multi-year plan to maintain system security in a future National Electricity Market (NEM) with a high share of renewable resources.

AEMO enacts full pandemic response plan

As the energy market operator, AEMO can confirm that Australia’s energy systems and markets are currently operating in a safe and secure state, as the nation responds to the COVID-19 threat. Read our full statement on the unfolding situation here.

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Metering ICF Package Consultation
Stage First Stage
Submissions close 11/09/2020
Consultation
Network Support and Control Ancillary Services Description and Quantity Procedure Amendments
Stage Second Stage
Submissions close 18/08/2020
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