Current versions of the WEM Procedures and Guidelines for which the Coordinator of Energy is responsible are available below.
Information on the process for amending WEM Procedures can be found on the webpage: WEM Procedure Change Process.
Coordinator of Energy WEM Procedures
Notices and Communications (Coordinator of Energy)
Procedure: Notices and Communications (Coordinator of Energy)
Description: This Procedure outlines how notices and communications are to be given to or by the Coordinator of Energy.
Head of power: Clause 1.6.1
Latest update: 01/07/2021
Procedure Administration
Procedure: Procedure Administration
Description: This Procedure outlines the process to develop and amend WEM Procedures.
Head of Power: Clause 2.9.5
Latest update: 01/07/2021
Dispute Resolution Mechanism for the release of Market Information
Procedure: Dispute Resolution Mechanism for the release of Market Information
Description: This Procedure documents the process for resolving a dispute regarding the disclosure of Market Information. The Procedure outlines:
- the method by which a notice of dispute is to be provided to the Coordinator;
- the process by which the Coordinator will resolve disputes;
- the timeframes of the dispute resolution process; and
- related processes to be followed by the Coordinator and Rule Participants.
Head of power: Clause 10.5.2
Latest update: 22/09/2023
Scheduled to commence: 01/10/2023
Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Existing Transmission Connected Generating Systems
Procedure: Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Existing Transmission Connected Generating Systems
Description: This Procedure outlines the arbitration process as it relates to section 1.42 of the WEM Rules
Head of Power: 1.42.10
Latest update:10/03/2021
Further information: Under clause 1.42.10 of the WEM Rules, the Coordinator of Energy must develop a WEM Procedure which provides further detail on the operation of the GPS Dispute Resolution Mechanism, including the process for referring matters to the Generator Arbitrator, and the reasons where the Coordinator may determine that a Secondary Generator Arbitrator may be used in place of the Primary Generator Arbitrator.
The Coordinator of Energy's WEM Procedure: Dispute Resolution Process for Existing Transmission Connected Generating Systems states that referrals to dispute resolution must be made using two separate forms:
- the GPS Dispute Resolution Notice, which is used by the party referring a dispute to the Coordinator of Energy for arbitration; and
- the GPS Dispute Resolution Notice Response, which is used by the party responding to a dispute referred to the Coordinator of Energy for arbitration.
The Coordinator will consider the information provided in both forms prior to determining whether a dispute is to be referred to arbitration. The Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Existing Transmission Connected Generating Systems Procedure, and both of the above forms are provided below.
Coordinator of Energy WEM Guideline
Guideline: WEM Guideline: Non-Co-optimised Essential System Services
Description: This Guideline provides an overview of the process to be followed by Western Power, Australian Energy Market Operator and the Coordinator when identifying the need for the procurement of one of more non-network solutions as Non-Co-optimised Essential System Services
Head of Power: Clause 3.11A.2
Latest update: 22/09/2023
Scheduled to commence: 01/10/2023
Other WEM Procedures
Current versions of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) WEM Procedures are available from AEMO's WEM Website.
Current versions of the Economic Regulation Authority's (ERA) WEM Procedures are available on the ERA's website.
Current versions of Western Power’s Procedures are available on Western Power’s website.
