Unlock New Market Opportunities with Secondary Settlement Points

From 1 November 2026, recent rule changes now allow for additional separate access to the National Electricity Market at your premises, via a Secondary Settlement Point (SSP), without the need for a second connection point or embedded network configuration. Sitting behind the existing Premises connection point, a Secondary Settlement point allows the existing AEMO settlement processes to apply. This separated market access is facilitated through a new market role - the NMI Service Provider.

ENM Solutions can be your Accredited NMI Service Provider.

If you are a Retailer, Energy Service Provider, Renewable Energy Asset owner or Embedded Network Operator looking to be ready, not left behind, we can help.

The rule changes are designed to benefit both large customer premises and small customer opportunities.

  • For Large Customers: Secondary Settlement Points enable engagement of multiple Energy Service Providers to manage flexible loads. One of the main features of the framework is the opportunity to engage multiple Financially Responsible Market Participants (FRMPs) / Retailers at the premise, one for the premises connection and one for the secondary, each with their own service.
  • For Small Customers and their agents (i.e. retailers and aggregators): Secondary Settlement Points provide opportunities to realise new value opportunities on home batteries, EVs or renewables, while maintaining the one FRMP at the Premises and Secondary Settlement Point.
  • Small Resource Aggregators (SRAs), Consumer Energy Resources (CER) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Providers can access the market without the need for an embedded network configuration, supported by better fit for purpose regulation, process and electrical configurations.

As an accredited NMI Service Provider, ENM Solutions will:

  • Support the separation of flexible and passive loads through Secondary NMI Creation.
  • Enable access to additional value streams and energy market opportunities.
  • Provide expert consultancy and strategy support to understand Secondary Settlement Point configuration, Embedded Networks, and SRAs for new and existing clients, including partner recommendations.
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Why ENM Solutions is your First Choice as an Accredited NMI Service Provider

  • Proven experience in NMI creation for connection points, multiple connection points, and the associated market compliance.
  • Established Provider, one of the largest and longest serving Embedded Network Managers in the National Electricity Market, managing NMI’s daily with trusted processes.
  • Decades of expertise in Embedded Networks, SRAs and ancillary services.
  • Leading Child and now Secondary NMI management systems, with recognised experts helping you create and maintain Secondary Settlement Point NMIs, unlocking new market opportunities.
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How It Works

We receive your site information and NMI creation request.

We establish your Secondary Settlement Point NMI in the NEM, compliantly and efficiently.

We maintain your NMI for you, keeping you across any market change, and taking on all relevant compliance.

Embedded Network vs Secondary Settlement Point

Feature

Embedded Network

Secondary Settlement Point

Can ENM Solutions Support your solution?
Yes
Yes
Requires Regulatory Exemption to operate?
Yes
No
Fit-for-purpose regulation
No
Yes
Barriers to entry
High
Low
Market flexibility
Limited
Greater
Note: Existing embedded networks can still use Secondary Settlement Points under the new rule change, including for Child Connection Points.

Why Act Now

Competitive Advantage favours early adopters – be ready before November 2026
The earlier you implement and design your Secondary Settlement Point solutions, the faster you can capture value streams and reduce your market entry costs. Partnering with ENM Solutions removes the need for your own accreditation, specialist internal staff, approval processes and complex market systems, and brings the expertise of the largest independent ENM in the NEM with the experience to fast-track your growth.

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Capture New and Innovative Value Streams

Act now to secure your market advantage with ENM Solutions as your Accredited NMI Service Provider.

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