Feeder limitations
We are seeking demand response or non-network solutions to help us manage network constraints and/or limitations in certain target areas. The specifics of the identified need may vary slightly for each target area and related feeder.
Non-network solutions could comprise one or a combination of embedded generation or battery storage systems, call-off load, load shift or other demand-side load management solutions.
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Guidance & enquiries
For further guidance on what to include in your submission, refer to Appendix E of our Industry Engagement Document (PDF 7.0 mb).
Enquiries for information that will enable you to provide an informed response should be emailed to demandmanagement@ergon.com.au.
Submitting your proposal
We encourage customers and Demand Management (DM) providers to submit proposals for DM solutions via our Demand management partnering application form. Proposals can also be emailed to demandmanagement@ergon.com.au.
Depending on the project, proposals for DM solutions should include:
- customer site information
- proposed project details
- required hardware
- a reasonable estimate of costs (+/- 40%), including incentive payments
- timeframe for delivery
- details about the proponent submitting the proposal (including any experience with similar projects)
- a description of the proposed DM product and how it services the network limitation (either partially or in full)
- the time, duration and output of load (kVA per year) expected to be managed (this may address minimum or maximum load)
- relevant technical information (such as capacity of generators, dispatch details and proposed connection points) development status (if applicable)
- identified market benefits and a clear methodology used to calculate those benefits
- evidence the proponent has customer authorisation to recover bill/data/site information from the network distributor
- any other relevant information.
In some cases, we may request specific details that respond to criteria relevant to the identified network limitation. Our Demand and Energy Management Team are available to provide further information via email demandmanagement@ergon.com.au.
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It’s our way of keeping you informed about how we’re investing in the network, and how you can get involved in future non-network initiatives.
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