AEPC_2024 _19 Direction of Registered Facilities in Scarcity Conditions

31/01/2025
Market Wholesale Electricity Market (WA)
StageFinal Report
ConvenorAEMO WEM
Initiated11/12/2024
Accepting submissions?No
Submissions close24/01/2025

The Consultation Process

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

Process Stage

Date

 Publication of Procedure Change Proposal

11 December 2024

 APCWG forum

16 December 2024

 Closing date for submissions on Procedure Change Proposal

 24 January 2025

 Publication of Procedure Change Report

31 January 2025

 Proposed commencement of amended Procedure

1 February 2025


Procedure Change Proposal

Wholesale Electricity Market Rules – Clause 2.10

Date of Notice: 11 December 2024

Matter under Consultation

AEMO 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 commenced on 1 February 2025. Other amendments were also proposed to correct an omission in the Procedure’s original drafting and improve its descriptive accuracy (as indicated below).

The 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;
  • Inserted 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 aligned the wording of existing with new drafting; and
  • Updated references to related clauses and procedures and correct minor grammatical or typographical errors to improve descriptive accuracy.

AEMO sought 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.

Invitation to Make Submissions

AEMO invited written submissions on the Procedure Change Proposal, including any alternative or additional proposals that 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).

Respondents were asked to identify any parts of their submission that they wished to remain confidential, explaining why. AEMO noted that it may still publish that information if it does not consider it to be confidential, but would consult the relevant respondent/s before doing so.

When making a claim for confidentiality, AEMO encourageds 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, respondents were invited to request a meeting with AEMO to discuss the issues and proposed changes raised in the Procedure Change Proposal, stating why a meeting was necessary or desirable.

AEMO noted that, if appropriate, meetings may be held jointly with other stakeholders. Subject to confidentiality restrictions, AEMO generally makes details of matters discussed at a meeting available to other stakeholders, and may publish those details.

Closing Date and Time

Respondents were advised that 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 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.

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