Whether you are in the process of updating your embedded network strategy to comply with new rules and regulations or setting up a new embedded network for a brand-new building complex, the process can become very complicated very fast. You need to …
To give customers more rights to the electricity that they purchase for their homes or businesses, the Australian Energy Market Commission passed a new rule that will further regulate embedded electricity networks throughout Australia. As of 1 …
Have you considered the potential value to your business that on-selling electricity represents? From high-rise apartment buildings to shopping centres both large and small, almost any operator of a multi-unit building can benefit. Whether you’ve …
It’s impossible to imagine residential or professional life without access to electricity, and yet so many of the people who use it on a regular basis are unaware of how their electrical systems work. One term you may have heard floating around …
When you’re running a building of any kind, it’s your job to care about utility costs. This fact is true of residential and commercial properties, as each requires working lights, effective heating and cooling, running water and more. One of the …
If you operate an embedded network for a building, complex or multi-unit property you own, then you are probably already aware of the new embedded network management rules set to go into effect 1 December 2017. Essentially, in December 2015, the …
As of 1 December 2017, building owners who operated embedded electricity networks for their tenants will be required to appoint, or become, an embedded network manager. These changes in the energy market will open competition for tenants in …
Beginning 1 December of 2017, all individuals who oversee an embedded network of energy distribution within a building will need to adhere to new rules issued by the government. These rules state every embedded network operator (ENO) must provide a …
Do you operate (or plan to start running) an electricity embedded network for the building or complex you manage? If so, then one of the most complex parts of the process is figuring out the metering. You need an accurate, accredited meter to …
Traditionally, embedded electrical networks have been viewed negatively by much of the Australian population. These private networks—usually operated by the embedded network managers of apartment complexes, office buildings, retail shopping centres …
When you have to supply power to multiple tenants with different needs, organising their electricity service can be difficult. If you’ve ever managed a commercial or residential building with multiple tenants as an embedded network manager, you’ve …
Modern conveniences can be something of a double-edged sword. You rely on them for your comfort and safety, but they can also take some upkeep to remain viable. Such is the case with electricity, which is perhaps the most important resource used by …
You may have had the best interests of your tenants, owners or residents in mind when you set up an embedded network for your building, but you may not have had a great deal of information on how to run it properly. Embedded networks are fantastic …
Proper compliance with government regulation is a crucial aspect of any business’s operations. That’s true whether the business is a manufacturer or a corporation that oversees a building full of tenants. For building owners or individuals working on …
Supplying power to all the tenants in your building can be challenging, which is why many owners choose to search for all-inclusive solutions. The most common way to do this is to consider establishing an embedded network in your building. Embedded …
Owners of large multi-dwelling residential buildings face a unique challenge in the rental marketplace. An investor who manages one or two single-dwelling properties has little to worry about beyond keeping the building occupied. With a smaller space …
The benefits of being a landlord and creating a passive income for yourself are indisputable; however the untold expenses and annual body corporate fees seem to increase each year. The same can be said about the management companies of these …
As an embedded network operator, you already have a lot of responsibility on your hands. It’s understandable that you’re nervous about the upcoming December 2017 AEMC rule change requiring the appointment of an accredited Embedded Network Manager …
If you want your shopping centre or apartment building to remain successful by ensuring tenants renew their contracts and attract new clients when a property become vacant, you need to make sure the service and price of electricity for all …
There’s a new challenge coming for Building Owners, Body Corporates, Owner Corporations, and building managers. This challenge has the potential to revitalise your embedded network and even provide a surplus. The new rule regarding embedded …
Gold Coast is one of the most beautiful stretches of land anywhere in Australia, but the cost of living can be tough to handle at times. Likewise, the cost of operating a residential building can be daunting, especially if yours isn’t always full of …
When you’re dealing with a large facility in the Sunshine Coast, you must consider a lot more than just your own needs. Specifically, you’ll have to consider the needs of your tenants, whether they’re residents of an apartment you manage or vendors in …
Vacancy rates around Australia are rising, and in areas like Gold Coast the effects are hard to miss. Commercial and residential buildings alike are seeing more and more empty units, which has left various facility managers in somewhat of a …
Sunshine Coast is home to some of Australia’s biggest and best tourist attractions. From shopping malls to resort hotels and public markets, there are plenty of reasons to visit—or to set up shop! If you’re a business owner involved with Sunshine …
If you’re the embedded network manager, owner, or landlord of a large residential complex, high-rise building or shopping centre, you may already be aware of how an embedded network works. If you’re new to this way of doing business, an embedded …
If you’re involved in home ownership—especially with more than one building of tenants—chances are you have some opinions on embedded networks. Embedded networks aren’t uncommon in utility management, but they sometimes get a negative reputation …
Embedded networks provide owners of high-rise buildings, industrial complexes, shopping centres and large residential estates in Adelaide with an extra revenue stream, and being able to maximise surplus wherever possible is vital in this ultra …
Managing utility implementation can be a challenge. There are multiple ways of covering utility systems, and unless you have been working with utility management for a long time, the choices can seem overwhelming. But dealing with your utilities …
It’s difficult to think of anything we rely on for our day to day activities more than electricity. Electricity powers most of our appliances, keeps the lights on, and makes many of our heating and cooling systems work properly. That being the …
Meeting the needs of your tenants in an affordable fashion is a challenge for those tasked with operating or managing large facilities. If you’ve found yourself in the position of operating a high-rise apartment building or a large commercial facility …
If you are a property owner charged with finding an electricity retailer to provide energy to the buildings on your property, you understand the difficulties you face. If you are new to the scene and do not have any experience with an embedded network …
If you operate a block of flats, you know it can be difficult to keep track of the various utility providers with who you have to keep in contact, as well as countless utility bills. You need to decide which companies will best suit the needs of your …
Often, the phrase ‘embedded network’ has a negative connotation. Purchasing electricity in bulk and on selling to customers in an embedded network is supposed to provide a simple and cost-effective way for tenants to buy electricity …
Do I need to appoint an Embedded Network Manager (ENM)? If so, what guidelines or requirements do I need to meet to stay compliant with these guidelines? At ENM Solutions, we hear these two questions daily. As a business that helps …
Are you managing an embedded network or microgrid, or considering establishing one? If so, ENM Solutions can help. Microgrids are beholden to all the same rules as Embedded Networks. As an accredited Embedded Network Manager …
Have you been thinking about implementing renewable generation as part of your Embedded Network? Throughout the electricity industry in Australia, renewable energy is becoming increasingly common and in-demand. Embracing …
