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Is regulator’s parting power play against wind farms just a political stunt?
Regulator’s accusations against wind farm operators is directly contradicted by AEMO. Market is stunned by court action and wondering what is going on.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 8, 2019

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Commentary

TAI slams retailer objections to wholesale demand response reforms
AEMC to hear from energy market participants as debate over demand response mechanism ramps up ahead of final rule determination.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 6, 2019

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Victoria says energy market rules come from different era, regulators fail to keep pace
Victorian energy minister says energy market rules out of date, and calls for reforms to ensure regulators can respond to clean energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 31, 2019

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Markets

Is the AEMC reinventing the wheel to solve a simple problem?
AEMC is proposing a series of complicated rule changes to solve what most see as a simple problem – and it risks an unknown impact on the electricity market.
David Leitch

Jul 4, 2019

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Big 3 energy retailers shaken by market competition – should brace for battery impact
New AEMC report says upstart retailers driving market competition and lowering prices, and will have crucial role in innovation – particularly in the major market disruption brought by home battery storage uptake.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 28, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Demand response battle pits old power against new, with consumers in the middle
A power struggle is brewing between Australia’s energy incumbents and advocates for market reform over what will be one of the most important components of Australia’s future grid – wholesale demand response.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Batteries the winner, as 5-minute rule promises to end gas market gaming
Consultation begins on AEMC 5-minute settlement rule – the 2021 change to market settings experts say will end current gaming by gas generators.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 14, 2019

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Markets

AEMC snaps to attention on interconnector, fast-tracks rule change
In strong sign that the country’s energy market rule-makers and regulators are finally trying to keep pace with technology, AEMC flags a rule change in virtual light-speed.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2019

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Markets

AEMC flags plan to lower costs, improve efficiency of demand response
Energy consumer advocates note “welcome changes” in draft determination proposing “enhancements” to emergency demand response mechanism.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 7, 2019

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Coal

Coal plants must give 3 years’ notice of closure, under new market rule
AGL has given 7 years’ notice of its plans to shutter Liddell – but a new rule finalised by the AEMC means Australia’s ageing coal plants must notify AEMO at least 3 years ahead of permanent closure.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 8, 2018

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AEMC sees no market gaming, but says batteries will lower prices
Energy rule-maker says market gaming “not an issue”, but says Tesla and other batteries will be able to use re-bidding practice to lower prices, rather than inflate them, and are already doing so.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 12, 2018

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Storage

Home battery register in the works, as rule-maker gives AEMO the nod
Australian Energy Market Commission makes final rule for AEMO to establish register of distributed energy resources in the NEM, including small-scale battery storage systems and rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 13, 2018

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