IMO Procedures
Administration Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF - 48 Kb)
The Administration Procedure outlines the process by which Market Procedures are to be developed and amended. This procedure has been made in accordance with Market Rule 2.9.5.
Capacity Credit Allocation Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF - 131 Kb)
The Capacity Credit Allocation Procedure covers the process by which a Market Participant may make a Capacity Credit Allocation Submission, including the information that is required to be provided.
Certification of Reserve Capacity
15 July 2008 (PDF - 94 Kb)
The Market Procedure for Certification of Reserve Capacity covers the process for certifying the Reserve Capacity of Facilities. The Procedure outlines the steps that a Rule Participant is required to complete to make an application for Certification of Reserve Capacity and the steps the IMO must follow in assessing an application for Certification of Reserve Capacity.
Declaration of Bilateral Trades and the Reserve Capacity Auction
15 July 2008 (PDF - 94 Kb)
The Bilateral Trade Declaration Procedure covers the process by which Rule
Participants must propose, in the form of a Declaration, the level of Certified
Reserve Capacity it intends to trade bilaterally, and the process by which the IMO
processes the Declaration and assign Reserve Capacity. The procedure includes
an overview of the process, the information that is required to be exchanged, and
the timing and sequence of events.
Facility Registration , De-Registration and TransferProcedure
12 June 2008 (PDF - 124 Kb)
The Market Procedure for Facility Registration de-Registration and Transfer covers the process by which a Rule Participant can apply to register its Facilities for the purpose of the Market Rules. The procedure describes the application process for the Rule Participant and the process to be applied by the IMO in processing applications.
Information Confidentiality Procedure
11 September 2006 (PDF - 58 Kb)
The Information Confidentiality Procedure outlines the confidentiality status for market related information and documents produced or exchanged in accordance with the Market Rules or Market Procedures. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 10.2.1.
Intermittent Load Refund Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF - 24 Kb)
This procedure outlines the process by which Intermittent Loads will be subject to Reserve Capacity Refunds.
IT Interface Procedure - System Overview and Requirements
11 September 2006 (PDF - 55 Kb)
The Data and IT Interface Procedure is intended to provide Rule Participants with details of the various interfaces that they will be required to utilise to participate in the Wholesale Electricity Market.The IT Interface Procedure, sets out necessary technical details and standards, software and hardware specifications, and security-related standards for Rule Participants to ensure that they can interact with the Wholesale Electricity Market Systems (“WEMS”).
Loss Factor Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF, 71 Kb)
The Loss Factors Procedure covers the process for determining Loss Factors. The methodology to be applied by Network Operators in calculating Loss Factors is described. The procedure includes steps to be followed by Network Operators and the IMO, and the process for Market Participants seeking a reassessment of a Loss Factor. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 2.27.6.
Maximum Reserve Capacity Price Procedure
13 October 2008 (PDF - 97 Kb)
This Procedure for determining the Maximum Reserve Capacity Price sets out the principles to
be applied and steps to be taken by the IMO in order to develop and propose the Maximum
Reserve Capacity Price as required under the Market Rules. Under the Market Rules, the
Maximum Reserve Capacity Price is used as the price cap for the Reserve Capacity Auction in
the event that one is held. It is also used as the basis of determining the price of uncontracted
Capacity Credits in the case where the Reserve Capacity Auction is cancelled.
This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 4.16.3.
Meter Data Submission Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF - 82 Kb)
The Market Procedure for Meter Data Submissions covers the process by which a Metering Data Agent submits Meter Data to the IMO, including the timing and format of submissions. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 8.6.2.
Monitoring Protocol
17 October 2008 (PDF - 112 Kb)
The Monitoring Protocol covers the processes by which the IMO will monitor Rule Participants’ compliance with the Market Rules and Market Procedures. The Monitoring Protocol is a Market Procedure pursuant to Market Rule 2.15.7. This Monitoring Protocol is made in accordance with Market Rule 2.15.1.
Procurement of Network Control Service Procedure
17 October 2008 (PDF - 70 Kb)
The Procurement of Network Control Service Procedure covers the procedures to be followed in relation to applications for Network Control Service Certification and in carrying out the Network Control Service Tender process. The procedure also outlines the contract conditions that must be contained in a Network Control Service Contract. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rules 5.3.9, 5.4.14 and 5.5.3.
Notices and Communications Procedure
12 September (PDF - 35 Kb)
The Notices and Communications Procedure covers the methods by which notices and communications are to be provided to or by the IMO. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 1.6.1.
Participant Registration Procedure
12 June 2008 (PDF - 78 Kb)
The Market Procedure for Registration of Rule Participants covers the process by which a Person may be registered as a Rule Participant as a pre-requisite to that Person offering to provide Reserve Capacity, or Energy, to the Wholesale Electricity Market. The application process is described for those who are interested in applying to become a Rule Participant. The process to be applied by the IMO in processing applications is also described. The procedure includes an overview of the process, the information that is required to be exchanged, and the timing and sequence of events. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 2.31.23.
Prudential Requirements Procedure
15 October 2008 (PDF - 114 Kb)
The Prudential Requirements Procedure covers the processes by which the IMO will operate in managing liabilities that arise in the Settlement process. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 2.43.1.
Reserve Capacity Performance Monitoring Procedure
15 October 2008 (PDF - 64 Kb)
This procedure details the requirements and processes for determining the performance of the Market with regard to Reserve Capacity.
Reserve Capacity Testing Procedure
12 September 2006
The Reserve Capacity Testing Procedure details the steps to be undertaken by the IMO, the Network Operator and Market Participants for the purposes of Reserve Capacity Testing. This is the process by which the IMO confirms the performance of each Facility in respect of thier Reserve Capacity Obligations.
Rule Change Process
25 October 2006 (PDF - 45 Kb)
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the Rule Change process and information on how to lodge a Rules Change Proposal form.
Settlement Cycle Timelines
03 June 2008(PDF - 102 Kb)
Market Rule 9.16 outlines the timing rules for settlement cycles. The purpose of this document is to provide the timelines from 01 July 2008 - 30 June 2009.
Settlement Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF - 207 Kb)
The Settlement Procedure covers the processes to be used in relation to the financial settlement of trading through the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM). The settlement process is described and includes the application of taxes and interest to WEM transactions. This procedure is made in accordance with Market Rule 9.2.1.
Treatment of Small Generators Procedure
12 September 2006 (PDF - 31 Kb)
This procedure describes the steps to be taken by Market Participant's and the IMO in respect of assigning Capacity Credits to New Small Generators.
Web Site Change Procedure
12 June 2008 (PDF - 19 Kb)
The Market Procedure For Web Site Changes describes the process required for implementing changes to the IMO Public Website.
System Management - Power System Operating Procedure
Ancillary Services
29 September 2006 (PDF - 154 Kb)
Commissioning and Testing
29 September 2006 (PDF - 88 Kb)
This document sets out, in accordance with Clause 3.21A.15 of the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, the requirements that System Management and Market Participants must follow when planning and conducting tests on Generation and Load Curtailment Facilities.
Communications and Control Systems
29 September 2006 (PDF - 78 Kb)
Clause 2.35.4 of the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules requires that System Management document the communication and control system requirements needed to support the dispatch process. This Procedure provides that documentation.
Data Cleansing
29 September 2006 (PDF - 116 Kb)
Dispatch
29 September 2006 (PDF - 299 Kb)
This document sets out the procedures that System Management and Market Participants must follow in order to meet the dispatch rules contained in Chapter 7 of the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules. The procedures specify the processes that take place each Scheduling and Trading Day to determine how generation, transmission and Demand Management Facilities will be dispatched.
EGC Dispatch
29 September 2006 (PDF - 101 Kb)
This document sets out, in accordance with clause 7.6A of the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, the Procedure that will apply to the scheduling and dispatch of Electricity Generation Corporation facilities.
Facility Outages
29 September 2006 (PDF - 254 Kb)
This document sets out in accordance with MR3.18 of the Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market; the procedures that System Management and Rule Participants must follow in planning for an outage of a network, generation, Curtailable Load or Ancillary Service Facility.
Glossary
29 September 2006 (PDF - 31 Kb)
This Glossary provides a definition of the terms used in the Power System Operating Procedures. Where a term might inadvertently have a meaning different from a definition in the Market Rules, the latter definition will prevail.
Monitoring and Reporting
29 September 2006 (PDF - 80 Kb)
The Monitoring and Reporting Protocol sets out in accordance with Clause 2.15.4 of the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, the procedures System Management will implement to meet its obligation to monitor Rule Participant’s compliance with Market Rules and the Power System Operating Procedures.
Medium Term PASA
29 September 2006 (PDF - 175 Kb)
This document sets out in accordance with Market Rules 3.16.10 of the Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market, the procedures that System Management and Rule Participants must follow in the preparation and publishing of the Medium Term Projected Assessment of System Adequacy report (MT PASA).
Security
29 September 2006 (PDF - 178 Kb)
The Power System Security Procedure sets out the security standards that must be maintained on the SWIS and the processes for maintaining these standards while electricity is traded through the Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market.
Short Term PASA
29 September 2006 (PDF - 188 Kb)
This document sets out in accordance with Market Rules 3.17.10 of the Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market; the procedures that System Management and Market Participants must follow in the preparation of the Short Term “Projected Assessment of System Adequacy” study (ST- PASA).
System Restart Overview
01 April 2008 (PDF - 67 Kb)
The purpose of this document is to provide Rule Participants with an overview of the
System Restart Procedures, describe the actions to be taken by SM, and define the
responsibilities of participants, in response to a black system condition or a major supply disruption.
This document is published in accordance with Market Rule 10.5.1 (a) vi. |
