Anne Pearson, CEO of the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), will discuss the pivotal role that AEMC occupies in changing how the power system is managed in response to the changing generation mix and replacement of traditional coal fired generation with renewable sources. Maintaining energy security and reliability of the power system including when unexpected breakdowns occur. The role the AEMC is doing in this regard, how it supports informed debate, engagement and impartiality as well as touch on the NEG recommendations.