CutlerMerz provides valuable insights at ARENA/AEMC Regulatory DEIP Dive

Written By Hannah LUCK
 

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) gathered experts in the industry last month for a regulatory Distributed Energy Integration Program (DEIP) session.

In a forum of regulatory and technical specialists representing various stakeholders across the energy industry, CutlerMerz Principal consultant Melanie Koerner was invited to be on an expert panel to provide views on the issues around the allocation of distribution network capacity.

The transformation towards a decentralised electricity network with two-way flows was examined during the day, and the workshop aimed to inform the AEMC’s upcoming annual electricity network economic regulatory framework review through discussions on:

  • increasing DER penetration and impacts to the operation of distribution networks

  • regulatory frameworks and the need for them to adapt

  • allocation of distribution network capacity

  • knowledge gaps that need to be filled

Given the unique insights gained over our most recent involvement in shaping the Energy Networks Australia (ENA) National Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Connections guidelines, Melanie explained the various approaches adopted by distribution network services providers (DNSPs) to coordinate network capacity allocation. Moreover, the immediate impact of the ENA DER Connection Guidelines were discussed, given they will provide consistency and clarity for customers connecting DER across Australia. 

Hannah LUCK

Creative director, digital expert with a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for problem solving. Hannah enjoys working on the end-to-end design process, from early stage research and ideation, to implementation and iteration.

Hannah’s experience in London and Sydney has given her a greater perspective and comprehension of what good design is both online and offline. With a very competitive mindset Hannah will take every project further and continuously seek to improve everything she works on from user experience to email marketing and eCommerce.

Hannah’s expertise:  Squarespace, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.

https://www.thrive-digital.com.au/
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