The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) today announced an update on the composition of the Reliability Panel, including two reappointments and the commencement of a process to fill a vacancy for a Market Customer representative.
Peter Price and Melissa Perrow reappointed
Peter Price from Energy Queensland and Melissa Perrow from Brickworks have been reappointed to the Reliability Panel, continuing their roles as Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP) representative and discretionary member representing large energy users, respectively.
AEMC Commissioner Tim Jordan, who chairs the Reliability Panel, said ''we are delighted to have Peter and Melissa continue their valuable work on the Panel. Their expertise and experience are crucial in our efforts to maintain a safe, secure, and reliable national electricity system.''
Mr Price, Chief Engineer at Energy Queensland, brings over 40 years of electricity industry experience to the role. He also serves on the Queensland Energy System Advisory Board and chairs Energy Skills Queensland. He has served on the Reliability Panel since 2021.
Ms Perrow, General Manager of Energy at Brickworks Limited, is responsible for managing the energy needs of large energy users. She is board member of the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) and has been an active participant in Major Energy Users (MEU). She has served on the Reliability Panel since 2021.
Call for nominations from Market Customers for Reliability Panel representative
Following the resignation of Keith Robertson, the AEMC is now seeking nominations for a new Market Customer representative on the Reliability Panel.
''We express our sincerest gratitude to Keith Robertson for his valuable contributions over the past five years,'' said Mr Jordan.
''We now invite eligible executive-level employees from Registered Market Customers to put themselves forward for this crucial role.''
Key points about the nomination process:
- The position is open to executive-level employees of Registered Market Customers
- The appointment is for a three-year term
- Nominees must have support from at least one-third of Registered Market Customers
- Market Customers will vote on proposed candidates
About the Reliability Panel
The Reliability Panel plays a key role in supporting a safe, secure and reliable national electricity system and is responsible for recommending the reliability standard and market settings, such as the market price cap.
The Panel is currently chaired by AEMC Commissioner Tim Jordan and comprises representatives from various sectors of the energy industry, including consumer groups, generators, network businesses, technology developers, retailers, and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Interested parties should contact Victoria Mollard, Executive General Manager – Economics and System Security (02) 8296 7872 or victoria.mollard@aemc.gov.au or visit our Reliability Panel page.
Media: Jessica Rich, 0459 918 964, media@aemc.gov.au