FCMER_2025 Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Flexible Certified Reserve Capacity

The Consultation Process

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

Matter under Consultation

AEMO has commenced the consultation of the minimum eligibility requirements as a result of the Wholesale Electricity Market Amendment (WEM) (Reserve Capacity Reform) Rules 2023 (Amending Rules), gazetted on 12 December 2023.

The amending rules include the ability for persons to notify AEMO of new Energy Producing System and Demand Side Programme capacity they intend to make available as Flexible Capacity. Clauses 4.10.1A(a) and 4.10.1A(c) of the WEM Rules sets out the minimum eligibility requirements AEMO is required to determine and the requirement to consult with Market Participants.

This consultation fulfils AEMO’s requirements under clause 4.10.1A(c) of the WEM Rules.

Invitation to Make Submissions

AEMO invites written submissions on this consultation paper, including any alternative or additional proposals you consider may improve the minimum eligibility requirements 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.

Meetings

Before the closing date for submissions, you may request a meeting with AEMO to discuss the issues and proposed changes raised in the consultation paper, 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 consultation should be sent by email to WA.FutureSystemDesign@aemo.com.au, to reach AEMO by 5.00 pm (AWST) on 20 December 2024.

All submissions must be in electronic format (pdf or Microsoft Word).

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.