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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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Multi-unit Dwelling

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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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