The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) today announced the appointment of Commissioner Rainer Korte as the new Chair of the Reliability Panel, alongside several other key appointments to represent industry on the Panel.
Key appointments:
- Commissioner Rainer Korte as Panel Chair
- Commissioner Sally McMahon as Acting Chair
- Associate Professor Joel Gilmore, reappointed as the discretionary member representing large renewable generators
- Mr Mark Vincent, newly appointed member representing Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs)
The AEMC extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing Panel Chair, Commissioner Tim Jordan and outgoing DNSP representative Mr Peter Price for their outstanding contributions during their respective tenures.
New leadership for Reliability Panel
Commissioner Rainer Korte takes over from Commissioner Tim Jordan, who served as Chair from June 2024 and Acting Chair from February 2023. Commissioner Sally McMahon takes over as Acting Chair from Commissioner Rainer Korte.
Under the National Electricity Rules, the AEMC must appoint one of its Commissioners as Panel chairperson for up to three years, with the option to also appoint an Acting Chair.
New industry expertise
Distribution networks: Mr Mark Vincent, Chief Operating Officer at South Australia Power Networks (SAPN), brings over 40 years of energy industry experience. His expertise spans strategy, regulation, operations management, asset management and business transformation.
At SAPN, Mr Vincent leads the asset management and operations teams, ensuring South Australia's distribution network remains safe and reliable while adapting to the state's transition to decentralised, decarbonised energy. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering, several post-graduate qualifications, and serves as Director and Corporate Governance Committee Chair at ElectricSuper.
Renewable generation: Associate Professor Joel Gilmore continues as the discretionary member representing large renewable generation. As General Manager Regulation & Energy Policy at Iberdrola Australia, Associate Professor Gilmore brings over fifteen years of experience in market design, market modelling, and renewable energy integration analysis.
Associate Professor Gilmore leads Iberdrola's policy engagements, develops business cases for renewable and firming assets, and is also an Associate Professor at Griffith University Business School. He was first appointed to the Panel in December 2021.
About the Reliability Panel
The Reliability Panel is established under the National Electricity Law (NEL) and forms part of the AEMC institutional arrangements. The primary function of the Panel is to monitor, review and report on the reliability, security and safety of the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Key responsibilities include:
- monitoring and reporting on power system reliability, security and safety
- providing expert advice to the AEMC on system reliability and security matters
- determining standards and guidelines used by AEMO and market participants
- conducting market reviews and setting key market parameters like the market price cap.
The Panel comprises representatives from across the National Electricity Market, including small and large consumers, generators, network businesses, retailers, and AEMO. This diverse membership ensures all perspectives are considered in maintaining a secure and reliable power system for consumers.
Interested parties should contact Victoria Mollard, Executive General Manager – Economics and System Security (02) 8296 7872 or victoria.mollard@aemc.gov.au or visit our Reliability Panel page.
Media: Jessica Rich, 0459 918 964, media@aemc.gov.au