On 28 October 2021, the AEMC published a consultation paper on a rule change request from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to amend the National Electricity Rules (NER) to remove unaccounted for energy (UFE) from the calculation of liable load in the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO). AEMO considers UFE introduces a source of variability and uncertainty that cannot be managed in advance. Therefore, AEMO proposes it should be removed when calculating ‘liable load’ and determining compliance with the RRO.
The AER made a submission to the consultation paper on 25 November 2021.
More information on the removal of unaccounted for energy from liable load in the Retailer Reliability Obligation can be found on the AEMC website.