AEMO and ARENA have joined forces to pilot a demand response program to manage extreme peaks in the summer of 2017/18.
ARENA, national electricity market, peak demand, media releaseAEMO has teamed up with ARENA in a trial to provide emergency energy reserves for extreme peaks.
peak demand, ARENA, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, media releaseThe Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew (Drew) Clarke as the new Chairman of the Board, commencing 2 November 2017. AEMO is a company incorporated under the Corporations Act with a skills based Board of ten directors who are independently selected and endorsed by AEMO’s members. AEMO’s membership is comprised of 60% government members and 40% industry members.
media release, people storiesMore gas development is required to meet future demand says AEMO.
gas, report, media releaseDr Tony Marxsen, AEMO’s immediate past Chairman, explains the circumstances surrounding the South Australian system black.
energy security, media releaseA report from AEMO has found consumers are becoming smarter about how to use energy.
electricity, national electricity market, report, media releaseThe Energy Security Board has given COAG’s Energy Council advice on changes to the National Electricity Market and legislative framework.
national electricity market, media releaseIn its inaugural Energy Supply Outlook, AEMO says there is a low risk of power shortfalls in the coming summer, but the system is still susceptible to extreme conditions.
electricity, gas, media release, reportAEMO’s graduate program has been bolstered with the addition of nine graduates in 2017.
people stories, media releaseEvery year, AEMO works closely with governments and the energy sector to prepare for the summer peak demand period. Damien Sanford is responsible for managing Australia’s electricity and gas operations and explains how AEMO has moved early to prepare for summer following last year’s blackouts in South Australia and the closure of Hazelwood power station in Victoria.
summer, energy security, distribution, generation, peak demand