Why consider an Embedded Network?
Embedded networks are implemented to provide cheaper electricity for consumers plus an annual cash surplus to the network operator
Embedded Network at
Highpoint Shopping Centre, Melbourne
What is an Embedded Network?
A formalised arrangement providing consumers within the embedded network to purchase cheaper (bulk) electricity, and to provide an income stream for the site owners or managers.
The following diagram shows metering points in a high rise embedded network. Put simply, the bulk purchases are made at the Connection Point with individual sales recorded at the other Metering Points.
It is an important principle that any users within the embedded network are able to choose to purchase from the embedded network or any other Retailer.
Embedded Networks in Australia
Embedded Networks are relatively new to the market in some Australian states with the legislative framework only developed within the last few years.
The Embedded Networks concept is simple and sound. A proven process developed over many years internationally and utilisesexisting technologies.
Embedded networks can be established for electricity, gas and water supply.
Site Suitability
An embedded Network is ideally suited to sites which are controlled by a single owner or manager and currently has multiple metering points eg a number of tenants.
Typical sites include:
- Retirement Villages
- Shopping Centres
- Accommodation Apartments
- Office blocks
- Industrial Estates
- Any complex under the control of one manager with numerous metering points.
Embedded Networks are suitable for both
existing and new sites
Embedded network at YMCA College Square complex, Melbourne
ENES Professional Expertise
Professionally designed Embedded Networks that comply with regulatory requirements and use proven technologies can provide financial benefits for both tenants and site managers.
ENES has unique and market leading expertise to assist our clients consider and establish Embedded Networks, including:
- Determine the feasibility and viability of an embedded network for the site,
- Prepare target forecasts for revenue and costs related to on-selling,
- Strategies to optimise on-selling benefits,
- Documentation and procedures for electricity on-selling,
- Establish exempt retailer status and compliance for the project,
- Optimise energy pricing from Retailers,
- Determine metering requirements for the entire project i.e. main and sub metering,
- Assist with internal billing requirements or arrange for external billing,
- Ongoing project monitoring and comparison to projected outcomes,
- Optimise benefits as actual data becomes available,
- Contribute to the embedded network project being successful, on time and profitable for stakeholders,
- Provide you with peace of mind that the project will be professionally managed.
