Consultations

The Authority is seeking feedback on its proposal to clarify generators’ obligations regarding their contributions to maintain frequency in the normal band. The objective is to reduce uncertainty about generator normal frequency obligations and thereby promote improvements in competition and efficiency in the frequency keeping market. The current uncertainty adversely affects generator compliance outcomes and creates unnecessary costs.

The Authority has published a consultation paper on normal frequency asset owner performance obligations, proposing amendments to the Code. The system operator and the Authority jointly developed the revised performance settings included in the proposed amendments.

The Commission has undertaken a review of the obligations of generation assets to support frequency under normal conditions. The review was in part prompted by concerns about the potential impacts of increasing wind generation on frequency keeping requirements. As a result of the review, the Commission proposes changes to the obligations having regard for all generator types.

The Commission has prepared a paper setting setting out its detailed proposals.