Question: Who is responsible for compliance with the Embedded Network Code of Practice in a strata scheme?
Our strata scheme operates an embedded electricity network managed by a third-party provider. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Embedded Network Code of Practice (CoP)? Does accountability sit solely with the energy provider?
Answer: These third-party arrangements vary based on the terms of the agreement your scheme or developer has entered into.
These third-party arrangements vary based on the terms of the agreement your scheme or developer has entered into.
Possible scenarios:
- A third party operates as a licensed retailer and owns the sub-meter network (meters) installed in your scheme’s electrical infrastructure, selling electricity directly to residents. The third-party operator would be responsible as the ENS under the code.
- A third-party has been granted a license with easements to utilise the scheme owned meter network to onsell electricity directly to the residents. The scheme would be primarily responsible as the Embedded Network Supplier (ENS) under the EN CoP.
Often, the solar, battery and EV charging assets are owned by the third-party. Third occurs when the third party is granted licenses or gains exclusive use of spaces, such as roofs for solar. Third parties are interested in these assets because they are income-generating assets. In some instances, specific lots have been granted access to solar generation, while others have not.
The electrical infrastructure distributing the electricity throughout the property remains the property of the scheme as does the liability of maintenance, insurance, compliance, etc.
Damien Moran
EnergyTec
E: damien.moran@energy-tec.com.au
P: 08 9382 7700
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