AEPC_2024_17 Outage Intention Plans

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: 21 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 (Tranches 2 and 3 Amendments) Rules 2020, Schedule C which included the replacement of section 3.19 on Outage Intention Plans.

The proposed WEM Procedure: Outage Intention Plans will provide clarity to Rule Participants and Network Operators of how an Outage Intention Plan can be submitted to AEMO, what information will be included in the Interim and Final Annual Consolidated Outage Intention Plans, and will explain how revisions, resubmissions and withdrawals of Outage Intention Plans can be made.

Outage Intention Plans will assist AEMO in managing generation capacity to determine how much capacity is available to maintain system security. This will better achieve the Wholesale Market Objective of promoting economically efficient, safe and reliable production and supply of electricity in the South West Interconnected System.

This new WEM Procedure fulfils AEMO’s requirements under clause 3.19.11 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.

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 19 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.