The consultation process
The consultation process is outlined below. Dates are indicative only and subject to change.
| Process stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Procedure Change Proposal | 18 September 2025 |
| Closing date for submissions on Procedure Change Proposal | 17 October 2025 |
| Publication of Procedure Change Report | 7 November 2025 |
| Proposed commencement of amended Procedure | 7 November 2025 |
Procedure change proposal
Electricity System and Market Rules – Clause 2.10
Date of Notice: 18 September 2025
Matter under consultation
AEMO commenced the Procedure Change Process in relation to the new WEM Procedure: Dispatch of Demand Side Programmes (the Procedure).
This Procedure was developed following amendments to the ESM Rules arising from Wholesale Electricity Market Amendment (Tranche 6 Amendments) Rules 2022, Schedule E, which were published in accordance with a notice in Gazette 2023/125.
AEMO’s proposed WEM Procedure:
- Describes how AEMO determines that the dispatch of Demand Side Programmes (DSPs) may be required.
- Details the processes that AEMO will use to select DSPs for dispatch, consistent with principles outline under the ESM Rules clause 7.6.5B.
Invitation to make submissions
AEMO invited written submissions on this Procedure Change Proposal, including any alternative or additional proposals may improve the Procedure or better meet the State Electricity Objective under section 3A of the Electricity Industry Act 2004.
AEMO requested that respondents identify any parts of their submission that they wish to remain confidential, explaining why. AEMO advises that it may still publish that information if it does not consider it to be confidential, but will consult with the respondent before doing so.
When making a claim for confidentiality, AEMO encouraged respondents to familiarise themselves with Chapter 10 of the Electricity System and Market Rules (ESM Rules), which imposes obligations in respect to the release of documents.
Meetings
AEMO advised before the closing date for submissions, any person may request a meeting with AEMO to discuss the issues and proposed changes raised in the Procedure Change Proposal, stating why they consider a meeting is necessary or desirable.
If appropriate, meetings may be held jointly with other stakeholders.
Subject to confidentiality restrictions, AEMO generally makes details of matters discussed at meetings available to other stakeholders as part of the final published Procedure Change Report (or earlier, where applicable).
Closing date and time
AEO advised that submissions in response to this Procedure Change Proposal should be sent by email to [email protected], to reach AEMO by 5.00 pm (AWST) on 17 October 2025.
All submissions must be in electronic format (pdf or Microsoft Word) and should use the Procedure Change Submission form.
AEMO noted it is not obliged to consider submissions received after the closing date and time. Any late submissions should explain the reason for delay and the detriment to you if AEMO does not consider your submission.
Publication
All submissions will be published on AEMO’s website. Confidential information will not be published, other than as specified above.