Category: Multi-unit Dwelling

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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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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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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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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Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) reviews Future of Embedded Networks in NSW

September 26, 2023

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has been asked to recommend price protections for customers in Embedded networks being supplied electricity, gas, hot water, chilled water, and whether the NSW Government should prohibit the establishment of new hot and chilled water networks.

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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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Embedded Networks

Electricity

Embedded Network Manager

Multi-unit Dwelling

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Angus

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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