AEMC determination: gas day harmonisation
May 26, 2017
On 16 April the Commission published a final rule to harmonise the start of the gas day in markets across the eastern seaboard from 2021....
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AEMC directions paper: five minute settlement
May 26, 2017
A move to five minute settlement would align the physical electricity system that currently matches demand and supply every five minutes with the price signal provided by the spot market...
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AEMC draft determination: enhancing emergency mechanisms for power system security
May 26, 2017
The draft is in response to rule change requests, which were submitted by the South Australian government. The proposed rule changes address concerns about emergency protection, particularly in relation to...
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AEMC: new power system restart standard
May 26, 2017
On 15 December the Commission’s Reliability Panel released a new standard for procurement of ancillary generation services which are needed to restart the power system following widespread blackouts....
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AEMO report: South Australian state-wide power outage
May 26, 2017
Of the 19 recommendations outlined in AEMO’s report, three have already been implemented which address more rigorous weather warning monitoring and improvements in System Restart Ancillary Service testing....
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ACCC investigation: Australian gas markets and market transparency
May 26, 2017
The ACCC will provide regular information to the market over the next three years on the supply and pricing of gas under a broad reference from the Federal Government....
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COAG Energy Council communiques: energy council meetings
May 26, 2017
The COAG energy council have released communiques following their 9th and 10th meetings on 17 February and 10 April. The 9th meeting focused on the progress of several appointments and...
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AER workshop: stakeholder engagement
May 26, 2017
The workshop provided input into the review of the AER’s Stakeholder Engagement Framework that guides their public engagement with consumers, energy businesses and other stakeholders affected by AER activities....
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AEMC joint review: power system security, electricity prices and emission reductions
May 26, 2017
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy has asked the Commission to provide advice on policies to enhance power system security and to reduce electricity prices consistent with achieving...
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AEMC review: reliability standard and settings
May 26, 2017
An issues paper will be published in mid 2017 and the Panel’s draft determination is due to be released in late 2017, both for consultation. ...
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