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The Energy Innovation Toolkit is a free service offered by the AER in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Commission, Australian Energy Market Operator, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, and the Essential Services Commission. The Toolkit can help you understand energy regulation, explore options to launch your energy business under current frameworks, and get clear guidance. You can now apply for proof-of-concept trials offering relief from specific energy regulations through time-limited waivers and trial rule changes. It's never too early to get free help. We can help you with projects and ideas at any stage.
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The Australian Government has created the Energy Innovation Toolkit to better respond to the energy sectors’ evolving needs, to encourage competition resulting in better outcomes for energy consumers, and to allow Australia’s energy frameworks to better adapt to rapid technological change.
The Energy Innovation Toolkit is delivered by the Australian Energy Regulator, in coordination with our Project Partners.
The Energy Innovation Toolkit team receive a number of questions around metering, metering data, and the different roles and responsibilities associated with metering. This article answers those frequently asked questions about metering.
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Virtual Power Plant
Hypothetical case study illustrating virtual power plant
Particularly relevant for: market participants (including existing aggregators), community groups, local governments, developers
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