Category: Embedded Network Manager

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Victorian Government Ban on Residential Embedded Networks in Victoria

August 5, 2022

Following a two-year feedback and submission process, the Victorian Government released their response to the Final Recommendations Report by the appointed Expert Panel on the 26thJuly 2022.

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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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YouTube Interview – The ENM Function with TopNotch Legal

August 12, 2018

Glenda Dennler, Senior Legal Advisor at Top Notch Legal, interviewed James Pearce, Managing Director of ENM Solutions, to get his view on how an...

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End of AER’s Transitional Arrangement – 31 March 2018

March 29, 2018

The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) “Transitional Arrangements” to appoint an Embedded Network Manager (ENM) concludes on 31 March 2018....

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ACT: AER Confirms ENM Requirement

January 17, 2018

An Accredited Embedded Network Manager is required to be appointed at Embedded Networks in the Australian Capital Territory. The Australian Energy...

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QLD: DEWS Confirms ENM Requirement

December 14, 2017

An Accredited Embedded Network Manager is required to be appointed at Embedded Networks in Queensland. In a letter to stakeholders, the Department...

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ENM Solutions AEMO Accredited Embedded Network Manager

November 13, 2017

ENM Solutions is proud to announce that we have been accredited as an Embedded Network Manager (ENM) by the Australian Energy Market Operator...

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Publication – Utility Magazine November Edition

November 1, 2017

ENM Solutions is proud to have published an article with Utility Magazine looking at the role of the Embedded Network Manager in the National...

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New Rule for Embedded Networks

September 1, 2017

On 1 December 2017, an amendment to the National Electricity Rules by the Australian Energy Market Commission will take effect, reducing barriers to...

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