As a result of the Coordinator for Energy Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM) Review and the Demand Side Response (DSR) Review, the Minister made changes to the participation of Demand Side Programmes (DSPs) in the RCM.
During the relevant systems implementation, AEMO has identified some issues affecting their implementation and, potentially, the effective operation of DSPs.
Energy Policy WA has published a Consultation Paper outlining six proposals to address the issues identified by AEMO and further considerations by Energy Policy WA.
The proposals will:
- Align Reserve Capacity Tests and tests via observation through Dispatch Instructions.
- Apply a consistent method for the determination of capacity shortfalls for a DSP during Reserve Capacity Tests and intervals in which Dispatch Instructions apply.
- Clarify that Market Participants must associate sufficient loads to their DSPs before the start of the Capacity Year to cover their total assigned Capacity Credits.
Stakeholders are invited to provide written feedback before 5:00pm (AWST) on 30 September 2025 by submitting comments to energymarkets@deed.wa.gov.au
Late submissions may not be considered.
Any submissions received will be published on Energy Policy WA unless requested otherwise.
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