Reserve Capacity Mechanism Working Group
At the Market Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting held on 5 October 2011, it was agreed that a new working group be convened to assess the issues highlighted by The Lantau Group in its report "Review of RCM: Issues and Recommendations".
The Reserve Capacity Mechanism Working Group has been established to consider, develop and assess changes to the Market Rules associated with the issues related to the Reserve Capacity Mechanism.
A copy of the Report from The Lantau Group and the RCMWG Terms of Reference are provided below:
RCMWG Terms of Reference [31kB]
Working Group Membership
| Member | Representing on the Working Group |
|---|---|
| Allan Dawson | Chair |
| Suzanne Frame | IMO |
| Brendan Clarke | System Management |
| Andrew Sutherland | Market Generator |
| Ben Tan | Market Generator |
| Shane Cremin | Market Generator |
| Brad Huppatz | Market Generator (Verve Energy) |
| Corey Dykstra | Market Customer |
| Patrick Peake | Market Customer |
| Steve Gould | Market Customer |
| Stephen MacLean | Market Customer (Synergy) |
| Andrew Stevens | Market Customer/Generator |
| Jeff Renaud | Demand Side Management |
| Justin Payne | Contestable Customer |
| Geoff Down | Contestable Customer |
| Paul Hynch | Observer (Office of Energy) |
| Wana Yang | Observer (Economic Regulation Authority) |
The IMO recently sought membership applications to serve on the RCMWG. For reference, a copy of the membership application form is provided below.
Membership Application Form [61kB]
Meeting Papers
Meeting 1 (15 February 2012)
Meeting 1 Papers [500kB]
Meeting 2 (27 March 2012)
Meeting 2 Papers [928kB]
Meeting 3 (17 April 2012)
Meeting 3 Papers [1023kB]