FTR manager consultation - draft FTR allocation plan

About this consultation

This consultation is being undertaken by Energy Market Services (EMS), who is the FTR manager, not by the Authority. The Authority has published this page to facilitate participants' access to the consultation material.

Under the Code, the FTR manager is required to prepare and consult on a draft FTR allocation plan. The draft plan covers the design of financial transmission rights (FTRs), FTR auction design, and FTR grid design.

The FTR manager has released its draft FTR allocation plan for consultation on its website.

Public briefing

The FTR manager will hold a workshop on the draft FTR allocation plan on 3 May 2012. To register, go to the FTR manager's website.

Submissions

The FTR manager is required to consult with representatives of parties who may be affected by the FTR allocation plan. After considering submissions, the FTR manager will submit the finalised plan to the Authority for approval.

Submissions must be made separately and directly to EMS in the form specified on its website. Submissions must not be sent to the Authority. Please view the FTR manager's website for submission details.

After considering submissions, the FTR manager will submit its revised draft plan to the Authority for approval. The FTR manager is required by the Code to supply the Authority with a copy of each submission. The Authority intends to publish the submissions and related documents, and the Authority's final decision.

Your submission is likely to be made available to the general public on the Authority's website. Submitters should indicate any documents attached in support of the submission in a covering letter and clearly indicate any information that is provided to the Authority on a confidential basis. However, all information provided to the Authority is subject to the Official Information Act 1982.

Consultation paper

Go to the FTR manager's website to download the consultation paper.