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Policy-Led Sandboxing: AER Driving Energy Innovation for Australian Consumers

February 27, 2025

The AER’s policy-led sandbox initiative accelerates energy innovation, paving the way for a more resilient,sustainable, and consumer-focused energy future in Australia. The National Electricity Market (NEM) is currently undergoing a significant transformation,driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations.Regulators play a vital role in guiding this change to ensure a sustainable and efficient energy system. Partnering with the right experts to facilitate and inform these discussions is essential. ENM Solutions offers consultancy and support services that are designed to help you take the right first steps.

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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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Hidden Tasks in an Embedded Network

November 26, 2024

Small tasks, often overlooked, can have a significant impact. Managing an embedded network is a multifaceted effort that extends far beyond the simple buying and selling of energy. To truly succeed, embedded network operators must navigate a complex web of regulatory requirements, market dynamics, and customer expectations.

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Australia's Energy Landscape: A Spotlight on Battery Energy Storage System

November 14, 2024

Australia's journey towards a sustainable energy future is gaining momentum, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a powerful tool to help us get there. With supportive government policies and a growing public interest in sustainable living, Australia is well-positioned to lead the way in clean energy innovation, securing a brighter future for generations to come. In the article, we explore more of the benefits and features of the BESS landscape here in Australia.

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Embedded Networks and Power of Choice

October 31, 2024

The Australian energy market has undergone significant changes with the introduction of Power of Choice reforms, effective December 1, 2017. This initiative aims to empower consumers by allowing them to choose their electricity provider and opt for smart meters to monitor energy usage. Embedded Network Managers (ENMs) play a crucial role in facilitating this process for embedded network customers. By understanding the benefits and implications of Power of Choice, consumers and businesses can make informed decisions about their energy consumption and costs.

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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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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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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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IPART Future of Embedded Networks Report Released

December 21, 2023

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft report with findings and recommendations on Embedded Networks. These are significant changes to how the industry currently operates, and will have considerable financial imposts on the operators of Embedded Networks.

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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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Victorian Government Publishes Updated General Exemption Order

October 10, 2022

On the 29th of September, the Victorian Government published an update to the General Exemption Order (GEO). This update falls within the first phase of reforms into the ban on new Embedded Networks in residential apartment buildings, taking effect from 1 January 2023. Captured within the update are new conditions of exemption for all new Embedded Networks with 10 or more customers in the VR2 exempt category.

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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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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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Solar Generation in Multi-Unit Dwellings & Barrier Implementation

November 15, 2018

Multi-unit dwellings in Australia is a huge industry. Since 2009, the number of apartments being constructed each year has tripled, accounting for...

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Look Up Strata and ENM Solutions

August 23, 2017

Helping Members ENM Solutions is working with Look Up Strata to assist their members with Embedded Network and Energy Procurement...

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