End-use consumer group are now being invited to provide feedback on their preferred nominees to represent their interests on 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 also establishes technical standards and guidelines in line with the National Electricity Rules, including the Frequency Operating Standard.
The Panel is chaired by Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Commissioner Charles Popple and includes representatives from a range of market participants, including consumer groups, generators, network businesses, developers of new technology, retailers, and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
The term of the current end-use consumer group representative ends on 30 June 2023 and a new end-use consumer representative will be appointed for a term of three years, commencing July 2023.
End-use consumer representatives were invited to nominate individuals working for end-use consumer groups and four nominees were identified. These were:
- Craig Memery, Senior Advisor, Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)
- Cherie Dalley, President, Queensland Consumers Association
- Chris Joseph, Director, Southern Queensland Landscapes
- Ashley Bradshaw, Senior Energy Market Analyst, Energy Consumers Australia (ECA)
End-use consumer groups can provide feedback on these candidates if they wish. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will appoint an end-use consumer representative after considering feedback provided through consultation with end-use consumer groups, as well as other relevant factors outlined under clause 8.8.2 of the National Electricity Rules.
The consultation period will close 5pm AEST Friday 30 June 2023.
To find out more, please 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: Nicole Stokes, 0401 826 522, media@aemc.gov.au.