Decision on reserve energy 2006

The Commission notes the timing and extent of additional generation capacity that will be commissioned, making it very likely that there would be sufficient generation to meet demand in 2006, even in a one-in-60 dry year event. The Whirinaki reserve generation plant and assurance about thermal fuel supply for thermal plants all contribute to this increased security.

The Commission will continue to monitor the situation closely and will work to ensure that thermal generation will run as needed, if 2006 turns out to be dry. It may also tender for demand-side reserve energy, if needed, for 2006 as the situation develops.

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