What is an Embedded Network?
Embedded networks are private electricity networks that serve multiple premises, such as in apartment blocks, caravan parks and shopping centres.
In an Embedded Network the electrical wiring is configured in such a way to allow the owner of the site to sell energy to all the tenants and residents based there (via individual metering). This configuration is known as an Embedded Network.
The owner of a site with an embedded network usually buys energy from an energy retailer and then ‘onsells’ the energy to the different consumers at the site. In some situations, the energy sold by the owner may be generated on site.
How does it Work?
An embedded network can be created where a building containing a number of tenants is fed electricity through a single supply point such as a main switch board (MSB).
A parent meter is installed between the incoming supply and the MSB to record the total electricity supply to the building.
Individual sub-meters, or child meters, are then installed for every tenant enabling the accurate sale of electricity to each account holder.
LPE facilitates the supply and installation of the Parent Meter on behalf of the building owner. LPE then sources the most competitive large market electricity supply arrangement to enable every tenant to receive the most competitive electricity rates compared to traditional small market energy supply.
Benefits of Embedded Networks
Who embedded networks are suitable for.
Our embedded networks are designed to meet the needs of both small and large communities, including:
- Residential and commercial communities
- Existing buildings and apartments
- New developments
We understand that every community has unique requirements when it comes to its energy needs which is why we offer customised solutions tailored specifically to each customer’s needs.
Energy solutions tailored to meet your needs.
Our Process
Our onboarding team works closely with your strata community to provide a seamless transition and sign-on process. We pride ourselves on offering superior service removing the risk from owners, which is why so many communities have chosen LPE as their preferred embedded electricity retailer.
With LPE as your electricity retailer for your embedded electricity network, nothing changes from the traditional supply model; your community still enjoys the same payment options, consumer rights, and energy and water ombudsman access.
We offer energy solutions tailored to suit the unique needs of each community to ensure they obtain the most value from their embedded electricity network.
Easy Steps
Frequently asked questions.
All you need to know.
How do embedded electricity networks work?
An embedded network is a private electricity distribution system where the energy supplier (LPE) provides electricity via one meter connected to the electricity grid rather than multiple individual meters being individually connected to the grid. Occupants still only pay for their own usage via their own electricity meter. The potential reduction in network charges can provide the opportunity for cost savings to both the body corporate and account holders.
Do embedded energy networks get individual meters?
Each property within an embedded network has its own meters, ensuring that occupants only pay for the electricity they use.
What is the difference between LPE being our communities electricity retailer and billing utility service provider?
The experience of LPEs authorised electricity retailer solution managing your embedded electricity network comes with full transparency on the cost of wholesale energy with no customer debt risk for the committee and full consumer protections, payment plans and hardship programs ensuring your community is not disadvantaged.
LPE's billing utility service solution sees the committee taking on an increased level of responsibility with us acting as administrator for your utilities, administering the service from meter read to bill issuance.
Our collections process on behalf of the committee provides a 14-stage process up to disconnection or closed account, but ultimately the committee is responsible for any unpaid accounts that we have been unable to recover.
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Why choose LPE?
We're Reliable and Flexible
With our full electricity retailer solution, we are responsible for being the embedded electricity retailer and all the obligations associated with being an authorised electricity provider. When it comes to setting up a new embedded electricity network, we take care of the entire process, dealing with all stakeholders, including governing bodies, metering infrastructure, and onboarding all customer points.
If you are an active committee, prepared to own the decision-making process, setting the schemes utility prices, meeting all regulatory obligations, taking responsibility for aged debt and paying the monthly parent meter account(s) then we can offer you our billing utility solution. LPE will act as the administrator for your utilities, administering the service from meter read to bill issuance.
Why choose LPE?
We're Committed to Environmental Sustainability
Embedded networks allow strata communities to produce renewable energy onsite via a solar system, reducing their reliance on the grid and carbon-intense energy sources, helping to contribute towards a more sustainable energy future.
Embedded networks provide strata communities with better energy solutions.
LPE are the Embedded Network experts.
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