The AEMC will hold a deep dive in relation to the ‘Operational security mechanism’ draft determination and rule.  

This deep dive will focus on the potential for 'market power' and the proposed arrangements for market bodies to mitigate this risk.  

Given that this element of the mechanism is critical to its success we are keen to work through the proposed arrangements with industry stakeholders who have particular expertise and views on market power. 

For more information please contact: 

Project lead: clare.stark@aemc.gov.au   

Project sponsor: amy.wiech@aemc.gov.au  

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The Chair of the AEMC will host a public forum on the ‘Operational security mechanism’ draft determination and rule.  

The public forum will be an information session, providing an overview of the draft determination and proposed mechanism to assist with understanding and engagement. 

The draft rule would establish an operational mechanism to value, procure and schedule security services in the NEM in the operational timeframe. These services would be scheduled in advance but close to real-time, and so be integrated closely with the energy market.  

For more information please contact: 

Project lead: clare.stark@aemc.gov.au   

Project sponsor: amy.wiech@aemc.gov.au  

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The Australian Energy Market Commission will hold a public forum by webinar from 10:00am to 11:30am (AEST) on 04 October 2022 to discuss the Stage 3 draft report as part of the Transmission Planning and Investment Review. 

The purpose of the forum is to provide an overview of key findings and draft positions for the Stage 3 draft report.  

Interested stakeholders can register below for the forum by 03 October 2022.  

For information contact:  

Project lead: rupert.doney@aemc.gov.au 

Project sponsor: alisa.toomey@aemc.gov.au 

The AEMC and AEMO will hold a public forum for the joint paper on ‘essential system services and inertia in the NEM’.  

This paper updates stakeholders on the progress of the ESB’s essential system services (ESS) reform initiatives, including those related to inertia. This paper outlines the significant ESS work program underway and seeks your feedback on the various interactions with the Australian Energy Council’s (AEC’s) rule change request to introduce an inertia spot market.  

The public forum will explore the material in the paper, including questions on the problem the AEC’s rule change proposal seeks to address, as well as implementation considerations.    

For more information please contact: 

Project lead: clare.stark@aemc.gov.au   

Project sponsor: amy.wiech@aemc.gov.au  

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The Reliability Panel will be holding a public forum for the Review of the Frequency operating standard 2022 on Friday 27 May between 9.30am and 11.30am (AEST). The issues paper and terms of reference have been published and stakeholders are encouraged to provide input. 

The FOS defines the range of allowable frequency for the power system under different conditions, including normal operation as well as after events that occur that can impact the power system.  

The review will examine the appropriateness of the settings in light of the ongoing energy market transformation, as conventional synchronous generation is progressively replaced by inverter-based technologies such as wind, solar and batteries.  

The Panel published an issues paper on 28 April 2022 and now seeks stakeholder input via a public forum.  

The agenda will encompass:  

• An overview of the scope and objectives for the 2022 FOS review, including the key issues for consideration. 
• A presentation by the Australian Energy Council (AEC) on industry views with respect to the review of the FOS 
• A presentation by AEMO on their proposed approach to the provision of technical advice to the Panel. 
• Opportunities for stakeholder Q&A. 

Please register your interest by completing the form below by COB Tuesday 24 May 2022. 

For information please contact:  

Project lead: ben.hiron@aemc.gov.au  
Project sponsor: sebastien.henry@aemc.gov.au 

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