AEMC Names Andrew Wilkins as New Retail Customer Representative on AEMO’s Settlement Residue Committee

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has appointed Andrew Wilkins as the new retail customer representative on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Settlement Residue Committee, effective from the April 2025 nomination process. This committee plays a crucial role in enhancing the governance framework of the electricity market. For Australian businesses, especially those that are significant energy users, understanding these key appointments can provide valuable insights into potential changes and risks in the electricity market.

The Significance of the Appointment

A Key Role in Market Governance

The Settlement Residue Committee includes a retail customer representative appointed by the AEMC to advocate for end-use electricity customers. This committee is instrumental in ensuring proper representation of customer interests in the National Electricity Market (NEM), which directly impacts businesses’ operating costs. With Andrew Wilkins’s expertise, the committee continues to have strong customer advocacy in market governance decisions.

Andrew Wilkins: A Qualified Energy Professional

Mr. Wilkins currently serves as Energy Markets Specialist at SA Water, a major South Australian utility. He brings extensive qualifications to the role, holding professional engineering credentials (CPEng) and graduate-level governance certification (GAICD), plus degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Mathematics & Computer Science. His appointment follows the AEMC’s call for nominations in April 2025, demonstrating his strong industry standing and expertise in energy markets.

What This Means for Australian Businesses

For Australian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) entities, Mr. Wilkins’s appointment represents continued advocacy for customer interests in energy market governance. It highlights ongoing efforts to ensure that retail customer perspectives are represented in a market involving complex regulatory and commercial decisions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for businesses aiming to optimise their energy strategies.

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Actionable Insights

Businesses should stay informed about key figures and appointments within the energy sector, as these influence regulatory decisions that can affect energy prices and availability. Engaging with expert energy consultants, like those at Watt Utilities, can help you proactively respond to these changes and optimise your energy strategy.

This article is based on verified information about Andrew Wilkins’ appointment to AEMO’s Settlement Residue Committee through the AEMC nomination process.