Origin Energy comments on the ‘cost benefit assessment of the demand response mechanism’ consultation paper

On behalf of Origin Energy, Steve Reid – Manager of Wholesale Regulatory Policy; has submitted a response to the Department of Industry regarding the ‘cost benefit assessment of the demand response mechanism’ consultation paper. In his letter, he stated “If adopted, the DRM would result in a significant change in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and as such, there should be a sufficiently high threshold if it is to be implemented. In our view, this has not been met and it is clear that the case for implementation has not been made.”

The original report compiled by Oakley Greenwood can be found here.