Current AEMO Consultations & Rule Changes – June 2016
AEMO produces this monthly update to provide participants and interested parties with a consolidated report of:
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AEMO-led Rule change proposals and timeframes (including upcoming system & process changes),
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Current consultations being run by AEMO.
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AEMO Consultations
Sector
Consultation Name and Objectives
Dates, Contacts and Status
Gas
STTM IIR 15-003 – Contingency Gas Evidentiary Changes
Publication Date
20 Aug 2015
The proposed changes to the Procedures are to align with the
National Gas Amendment (Contingency Gas Evidentiary
Changes) Rule 2015 No. 2, published by the AEMC on 7 May
2015.
Current Status
IIR Subs closed
Submissions Closed
17 Sept 2015
The proposed changes will reflect:
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Gas
the process for trading participants to revise price steps
within their contingency bids or offers at the confirmation
stage;
the scope of evidence that AEMO will require to
determine the quantity of contingency gas provided; and
the method that AEMO will use to determine the
resettlement charge payable to trading participants.
Notes:
On 20 August 2015 AEMO published the initial
consultation. Submissions closed on 17
September 2015.
IN031/11 Fast Track Process for release of address
enumerations (Gas)
Publication Date
22 Jun 2012
AEMO proposes extending the existing gas fast track process that
currently applies to Street Type to other address attributes (Street
Suffix, FlatOrUnitType, FloorOrLevelType, and
PostalDeliveryType) and to harmonise the gas and electricity
process. Currently the allowable values for these fields are
prescribed in the procedures and Participants have built their IT
system in accordance with the procedures. This proposal also
requires participants make IT systems changes so they align with
the aseXML enumerations XSD file allowable values.
Current Status
Pending decision
Decision Due
November 2016
Notes:
On 22 Jun 12, AEMO published the initial IIR,
which recommended that changes not proceed
as there are insufficient benefits put forward by
industry that could be considered substantive
enough to outweigh the perceived IT costs
implied by some participants.
Responses to the IIR closed on 20 Jul 12.
Assessment of the responses are “on hold” as
the GRCF considered that there may be
potential that the proposed change for
IN031/11 may be linked to a broader dual fuel
review of customer and site address data
which is targeted for 2014.
On 25 Jun 14, AEMO published a Notice of
time limit, advising a decision will be made by
2 Mar 15.
On 13 Mar 15, AEMO published another
Notice of time limit, advising a decision will be
made by 5 Oct 15.
On 1 Oct 15, AEMO extended the time to
make a decision regarding the making of
Procedures under the Ordinary
Consultation Process. AEMO will now make
its decision by 30 November 2016.
AEMO RULE CHANGES & CONSULTATIONS – JUNE 2016
AEMO Rule Changes
Key – Stage of rule change
Stage
AEMC is now undertaking consultation
AEMO has formally submitted to the AEMC
AEMO is currently drafting the proposal
AEMO is exploring the issue with external participants
Sector
Rule Change Name and Objectives
Dates, Contacts and Status
Elect
Five Minute Settlement
Submitted to AEMC
AEMC Consultation
Sun Metals Pty Ltd has submitted a rule change request to
reduce the time interval for settlement in the wholesale
electricity market from 30 minutes to five minutes.
The proposal involves compulsory five minute settlement for
generators, scheduled loads and market interconnectors.
Demand side participants in the wholesale market, including
retailers and large consumers, could choose to be settled on
either a five or 30 minute basis.
A consultation paper was published on 19 May 2016 to
facilitate discussion on the key issues in the rule change
request. Submissions on the consultation paper are due by
16 June 2016.
4 December 2015
Target end date: 17 November 2016
Status: First round consultation
Consultation type: Standard
Current Status:
On 19 May 2016, the AEMC published the
initial consultations paper. Submissions closed
16 June 2016.
AEMO likely to support the proposal.
Elect
AEMC Consultation
Non-scheduled generation and load in central dispatch
Submitted to AEMC
On 21 April 2016, the AEMC commenced consultation on a
rule change request submitted by ENGIE (formerly GDF
Suez Australian Energy) that seeks to amend the National
Electricity Rules (NER) to reduce the threshold at which nonintermittent generators must be scheduled in the wholesale
electricity market.
Target end date: 20 October 2016
Status: First round consultation
Consultation type: Standard (consolidated)
This consultation has been consolidated with a proposal from
Snowy for load in central dispatch.
AEMO submission recommended a broader review.
24 December 2015
Current Status:
On 21 April 2016, the AEMC published the
initial consultations paper. Submissions closed
19 May 2016.
AEMC Consultation
Application of offsets in the prudential margin
calculation
Submitted to AEMC:
The Australian Energy Market Commissions (AEMC) has
commenced consultation on a rule change request from the
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to amend the
National Electricity Rules (NER) in relation to the application
of offsets in the prudential margin calculation. The rule
change request was received on 28 May 2015.
On 10 December 2015, the AEMC published
the initial consultations paper. Submissions
closed 4 February 2016.
On 30 June 2016, the AEMC published the
draft rule determination. Consultation on
the draft rule determination will close on 11
August 2016.
The Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC)
consultant, Promontory, is due to provide a draft report on
the Rule change proposal on 29 April. AEMC is expected to
have a draft determination by 30 June.
AEMO RULE CHANGES & CONSULTATIONS – JUNE 2016
28 May 2015
Current Status:
Stage
Sector
Rule Change Name and Objectives
Dates, Contacts and Status
Elect
Demand Response Mechanism
Submitted to AEMC:
The DRM is a mechanism for measuring and valuing
demand response by electricity consumers. The AEMC
developed a specification to be used by AEMO in developing
a detailed design in the form of a rule change for
consideration by COAG EC. COAG EC have largely
accepted the design and prepared a cost-benefit analysis of
the proposal.
Current Status:
AEMC Consultation
Proposed by:
COAG Energy Council.
Proposed changes:
To introduce an mechanism for valuing demand and supply
side response and allow for separation of energy and
ancillary service provision at connection points.
AEMO RULE CHANGES & CONSULTATIONS – JUNE 2016
30 March 2015
On 5 November 2015, The AEMC has
published a consultation paper to facilitate
public consultation with stakeholders.
Submissions closed 10 December 2015.
On 16 February 2016, the AEMC has
published the S107 Notice which advises
that the draft determination on Demand
response mechanism and Ancillary
Services has been extended to 9 June
2016.