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Unlocking the Potential of Consumer Energy Resources

Projects / Battery, Consulting, Consumer Energy Resources, Decarbonisation, Electric Vehicles, Electricification, Electricity, Energy Market, EV Charging, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Solar

The AEMC partnered with Energeia to explore how flexible Consumer Energy Resources (CER), like solar, batteries, electric vehicles, and smart appliances, can reduce costs and improve market efficiency. Energeia’s analysis found that unlocking CER flexibility could generate up to $14 billion in annual benefits by 2050, emphasizing the need for regulatory reforms and expanded market access to ensure fair compensation for consumers and a more efficient energy future.

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Optimizing DC Fast Charging Tariff Structures

Projects / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Electricification, Electricity, EV, EV Charging, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Regulators, Strategy, Tariff, Transport

Energy Queensland collaborated with Energeia to address financial barriers in EV charging infrastructure, focusing on high network tariffs and demand charges. The study evaluated alternative tariff models and the potential of solar/battery storage to mitigate costs, informing policy reforms to balance grid sustainability with investment-friendly structures for accelerating EV adoption.

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Gas Transition Pathway to Net Zero Final Report

Reports / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Electricity, EV, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Regulation, Transport

Energeia developed a gas network and market model to test the implications of government policy to inform a least-cost transition pathway.

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Advancing Demand Forecasting for Power and Water Corporation

Projects / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Demand Forecast, Electricity, Energy Market, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Network Planning, Policymakers, Solar

Power and Water Corporation (PWC) engaged Energeia to enhance its demand forecasting amid evolving energy trends in the Northern Territory. Energeia’s advanced methodology improved forecast accuracy by refining weather normalization, incorporating multi-factor regression models, and analyzing key demand drivers like solar PV and EV charging. These enhancements help PWC optimize investments, ensure grid reliability, and meet regulatory requirements.

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Accelerating Public EV Charging Deployment

Projects / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Electric Vehicles, Electricification, Electricity, EV Charging, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers

Australia’s EV charging expansion faces deployment challenges despite strong demand. ARENA’s Future Fuels Fund projects, analyzed by Energeia, highlight key lessons on grid delays, charger reliability, and pricing strategies. These insights help optimize future deployments and support a resilient charging network.

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Evaluating the Business Case for Virtual Power Plants

Projects / Consulting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decarbonisation, Electric Vehicles, Electricification, Electricity, EV Charging, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Virtual Power Plant, VPP

Energeia conducted a cost-benefit analysis for an Australian retailer exploring Virtual Power Plant (VPP) opportunities. With the rapid adoption of rooftop solar, EVs, and smart appliances, the study assessed which consumer energy resources (CER) offer the best economic potential. The findings highlighted EV charging orchestration as the most promising avenue, though requiring strategic investment. By providing a data-driven roadmap, Energeia’s insights will help the retailer refine its market strategy, optimize consumer engagement, and stay competitive in the evolving energy landscape.

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Charting a Path to Net Zero: ACT Gas Transition Analysis

Projects / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Electricification, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Zero-emission

The ACT Government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2045 prompted a detailed analysis of electrification pathways for transitioning away from fossil fuel gas. Energeia’s modelling assessed various scenarios, highlighting the benefits of a structured, government-supported approach to minimize economic impacts, especially on vulnerable households. Key recommendations included targeted incentives for low-income consumers, phased gas network decommissioning, and appliance regulations to ensure an equitable and cost-effective transition to a net-zero future.

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Economic Benefits of NSW Gov Public EV Fast Charging Strategy

Projects / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Electricification, Electricity, EV, EV Charging, Forecasting, Infrastructure, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Regulators, Transport

The NSW Government analyzed the cost-benefit of public fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), comparing funded and unfunded scenarios over 20 years. Results indicated that strategic investments would increase EV adoption, reduce emissions, and yield significant economic benefits. This analysis strongly supports continued public investment in charging infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption and promote sustainable transportation.

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Energeia Assists AEMC on Potential Rule Change

News / Consulting, Decarbonisation, Electricity, EV, Intelligence and Data, Policymakers, Regulation, Transport

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has proposed draft rules aimed at transforming how power companies and consumers interact.

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Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services – ARENA