In brief
In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of April, as well as take a closer look at a new draft determination on system strength frameworks in the NEM.
Key takeaways
National electricity rules
- Two new requests: Settlement under low operational demand; NEM settlement under low, zero and negative demand conditions.
- Two new draft determinations: Fast frequency response market ancillary service; Efficient management of system strength on the power system.
- Three new final determinations: Participant derogation – financeability of ISP Projects (TransGrid); Participant derogation – financeability of ISP Projects (ElectraNet); Minor changes 1 2021.
National energy retail rules
No new rule change requests, draft or final determinations.
National gas rules
No new rule change requests, draft or final determinations.
Opportunities for stakeholders
- 20 May 2021:
- Settlement under low operational demand; NEM settlement under low, zero and negative demand conditions.
- 27 May 2021:
- Access, pricing and incentive arrangements for distributed energy resources.
- 3 June 2021:
- Fast frequency response market ancillary service.
- 17 June 2021:
- Efficient management of system strength on the power system.