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Embedded Networks in Australia

January 30, 2025

Embedded networks are transforming the way energy is managed and distributed within multi-tenant facilities in Australia. These networks offer a more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way of delivering electricity to tenants, whether they are residential, commercial, or industrial. In this insight article, we will explore what embedded networks are, how they work, the different types of embedded networks, and their role in established modern microgrid.

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Navigating Electricity Network Tariffs

January 9, 2025

Electricity network tariffs play a crucial role in the energy market of Australia, impacting consumers, providers, and private electrical network owners. Understanding these tariffs is essential for making informed decisions regarding electricity usage and costs.

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Understanding Embedded Networks: When and who

December 12, 2024

Embedded Networks are a rapidly growing opportunity for efficient and effective use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. These outcomes can be applied to various scenarios and customers, with their use cases more common than you might think.

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AER’s Network Exemption Guideline: Proposed Revisions and Considerations

December 5, 2024

The AER is currently taking a holistic approach to the review of the electrical network and retail exempt frameworks, for the release of revised draft guidelines in 2025. This provides a timely opportunity to look back at the direction of the Network Guideline in the initial 2022 draft, and give consideration to the potential changes and interpretations being applied by the regulator.

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Understanding and Defining Modern Microgrids in Australia

October 25, 2024

Australia's energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of renewable energy sources and the increasing need for resilient power systems. Consumers are grappling with the rising cost of electricity, the threat of reliability, and the necessity of reducing their carbon footprint. The result is a push towards electricity independence and self-sustainability.

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Embedded Networks 101: ENM vs ENO - What is the Difference?

October 11, 2024

Confused about Embedded Network Managers (ENMs) and Operators (ENOs)? Learn the difference, benefits, and how to choose the right solution for your needs.

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The importance of a sustainable business case and feasibility assessment for your Embedded Network.

September 27, 2024

One of the primary benefits of an Embedded Network is the potential for cost savings through bulk purchasing of electricity. However, conducting a detailed financial analysis is essential to determine the potential savings, benefits, and surplus that the Embedded Network can generate.

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Empowering Strata Managers, OCs & ENOs to navigate the Complex World of Embedded Networks

September 19, 2024

In the dynamic Australian energy landscape, embedded networks present both opportunities and challenges. That's why we offer a suite of comprehensive educational resources, designed to equip strata managers, owners' corporations, and embedded network operators with the insights and skills needed to confidently navigate their everyday.

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Supporting our Team – Inside and Out. Ask R U OK? Any Day.

September 12, 2024

ENM Solutions is proud of our people and the care we have for them – our teams, our clients, our stakeholders, and our families – supporting them both inside and out of the workplace is a crucial element to our established culture.

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Unlocking Consumer Energy Resource (CER) Benefits Through Flexible Trading: A New Era in Energy Management

August 30, 2024

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recently completed its rule change aimed at unlocking the benefits of Consumer Energy Resources (CER) through flexible trading. This initiative is a significant step forward in the National CER Roadmap, promising substantial benefits for both consumers and the energy system as a whole.

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Embedded Networks, Microgrids and Smart Energy Strategies

August 15, 2024

Many organisations are branching out and considering their energy future and how to move forward. The importance of finding the right partner that will support your best interest is paramount to navigating this successfully. ENM Solutions is that partner.

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The AEMC’s Smart Meter Rollout - What you need to know.

July 19, 2024

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has taken a significant step towards modernising Australia’s energy system. On April 4, 2024, the AEMC announced a draft rule to accelerate the deployment of smart meters to energy customers by 2030.

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IPART delivers Final Report into Embedded Networks in New South Wales (NSW)

May 21, 2024

IPART has published three final decisions based on the draft report, as well as an extensive series of final recommendations coming from the consultation process that have far reaching impact on the NSW embedded network market.

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Charging Electric Vehicles in Embedded Networks: Challenges and Opportunities within the National Electricty Market (NEM)

May 2, 2024

Embedded Networks present unique challenges for EV Charging compared to those of homeowners. Below we outline the status quo of EVSE in Australia, and explore it in the context of Embedded network stakeholders.

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Draft Victorian Default Offer and Default Market Offer prices released for 2024-25

April 2, 2024

Residential and Small business customers within Victorian embedded networks (Local Energy Networks) are price capped by the VDO. Whereas customers within the National Electricity Market (NEM) zones of Southeast Queensland, NSW and South Australia are indirectly benchmarked –with the DMO acting as a price cap for the standing offer of the local area retailers.

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ACT Government's Independent Review into Embedded Networks

February 22, 2024

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government’s independent review, commissioned in 2022 has by contrast drawn on its findings to outline a path forward within the state that utilises the benefits of embedded networks for customers. The Government report's 21 recommendations, did not include a recommendation to ban embedded networks and found no evidence of price gouging occurring.

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AER Issues Paper on Embedded Networks within the NEM

February 9, 2024

On the 30th November 2023, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released an Issues paper with the purpose of reviewing the regulatory framework for Embedded Networks. Following a Stakeholder information session and targeted meetings with selected parties within the industry, submissions in response to the paper closed on Monday 5th February to conclude the initial engagement information review of the Network and Retail Guidelines.

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SGA to SRA - AER Updates Small Generation Aggregator Capabilities

May 12, 2023

From the 31st of March, AEMO has advised that Small Generation Aggregators (SGA's) will be able to "register to participate in the Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) markets, increasing competition and resource availability."

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Virtual Power Plants, Small Generation Aggregators and Embedded Networks.

February 9, 2023

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and Small Generation Aggregators (SGAs) are two innovative concepts being utilised within the energy industry in Australia

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Updating the Electricity Network Service Provider - Registration Exemption Guideline (Network Exemption Guideline)

December 8, 2022

On the 31st of October 2022, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) published it's draft Network Exemptions Guideline (Version 7) for public consultation. This will directly impact Embedded Networks across the NEM, including Victoria.

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AER Publishes Updated Retail Exempt Selling Guideline

July 25, 2022

This guideline provides a comprehensive set of information to support energy sellers and detail the compliance conditions for those who fall under a retail exemption. Aside from a series of minor amendments to wording and clarification throughout the document, there have been a selection of key updates that Retail Exemption holders should be aware of.

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Updating the AER’s Retail Exempt Selling Guideline

May 5, 2022

In May of 2021, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) undertook an initial consultation of the AER (Retail) Exempt Selling Guideline (Version 5), with the resulting Draft Retail Exempt Selling Guideline (Version 6) published on the 9th of March 2022 for public consultation.

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Banning Embedded Networks in VIC: Draft Recommendations

August 11, 2021

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) concluded their consultation on the Review of Embedded Networks in Victoria...

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VIC – Panel releases Draft Recommendations on Banning Embedded Networks

July 22, 2021

Today, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning presented their Draft report and recommendations for implementing a ban on Embedded...

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Banning Embedded Networks in VIC New Residential Apartment Buildings

March 19, 2021

The Victorian Government called for a Review into the implementation of a Ban on new Residential Embedded Networks within Victoria, with appropriate...

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Clean Energy Council Member – ENM Solutions

October 21, 2020

ENM Solutions is proud to join the Clean Energy Council. ENM Solutions joining the Clean Energy Council reinforces a commitment to driving the...

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Smart Energy Council Member – ENM Solutions

October 14, 2020

ENM Solutions joining the Smart Energy Council is an important next step in cementing a commitment to improve awareness and uptake of clean, efficient, and smart energy solutions for Embedded Networks across Australia. Becoming a member signifies our intent to continue driving and advocating for the fantastic opportunity that Embedded Networks present for market driven clean and sustainable energy solutions.

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