Synergy ENable

ENable.

Supporting customers to transition to a new energy future.

Paving the way towards an Intelligent Energy Future

Why ENable?

New technologies such as Embedded Networks (EN) are

ENable can offer your tenants more accurate and transparent

emerging as part of WA’s energy transition, operating as a local or behind the meter network supplying multiple homes

‘ENable’ is a combination of ‘Embedded Networks (EN)’ and the word ‘enable’. This combination recognises Synergy’s commitment to offering products and services that support ENs and the State’s transition towards an intelligent energy future.

data about their electricity consumption and costs. Meters supplied by Synergy as part of a complete ENable offering are

or businesses within a single property.

AMI smart meters which provide automated communications

Our Synergy ‘ENable’ product offering is designed to respond to

allow tenants to better manage their electricity use.

an increase in ENs and demand for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) from both residential and commercial customers.

What is an Embedded Network?

An Embedded Network (EN) is an electricity network within a building or property, suppling multiple premises or dwellings, which are often separately metered by the building or property owner. ENs are connected to a distribution or transmission system on the main electricity gird through a single parent

that facilitate access to interval consumption data, which can

Along with being a potential additional revenue source, ENable allows you to offer your tenants accurate and transparent meter and consumption data. You will be able to leverage smart, automated communications-ENabled meters which could allow for simpler management of tenant and building energy usage.

ENable can also offer a one stop billing service for electricity supply in an EN, making it easier for property and building owners to manage cash flows and tenant relationships. Richer energy use and consumption insights provided by ENable

connection point (and an associated “master meter”).

can give property owners more visibility over the electricity

ENs combine multiple supply points, behind the single parent

experience for tenants.

connection point, into one connected and integrated sub-network. Embedded networks can offer commercial and environmental advantages in some circumstances. Synergy is excited to introduce its new Embedded Network product and

requirements for the properties and can provide a better

Future EN design could incorporate DER such as solar PV systems, EVs and batteries to help maximise efficiencies and potentially reduce your carbon footprint.

service range: ENable.

Embedded Network: Solar Meter Tenancy Meter Battery Meter Common Area Meter Gate Meter Sub-station

Which property and business types could benefit from ENable?

• Strata Residential Complexes • Commercial Office Complexes & Industrial Estates • Retail Shopping Centres & Entertainment Precincts • University Precincts • Airport Precincts • Aged Care Residential Complexes

What are ENable’s potential benefits?

For Property Owners, Developers and Managers • Competitive electricity rates

What is ENable?

ENable is an end-to-end product and service offering in respect of ENs which can include EN design, installation, meter management and data collation and billing services. Synergy provides a customer centric EN offering through ENable that is focussed on accurate billing, customer experience and data transparency. ENable can offer tailored solutions to meet individual embedded network needs.

As the largest electricity retailer in WA, Synergy is focused on providing long-term solutions, industry expertise, professional service, and a trusted EN experience. If you are a property or building owner with multiple supply requirements, you may be

• A range of plans and services available to provide a bespoke EN solution tailored to your building / property requirements (solar PV systems, batteries, EVs) • Option to have a dedicated customer service team to service tenant billing enquiries • Automated meter reading and data services with remote communications via 4G • Transparent consumption and financial information for each supply point in the EN

For End Users • Improved transparency of electricity usage ENabling a greater understanding of electricity needs and costs

premises that complement the ENable offering including: solar

• Increased trust with the property owner through data accuracy

PV systems, batteries and EV (electric vehicle) charging stations.

• Automated, accurate meter read process

able to incorporate a variety of additional DER assets at your

What is DER?

ENable offers a range of products and services for ENs,

Distributed Energy Resources, or ‘DER’ for short, refers to a

individual site requirements.

illustrated below which are designed to be tailored to suit

wide range of technologies and services which can deliver value across different parts of Western Australia’s electricity supply chain.

In the future, solar PV, battery, EV, energy and smart energy services could be able to be added to your Embedded Network to ENable you to help maximise your efficiencies, deliver value to your tenants and assist in the transition to a decentralised

DER either use, generate, or store electricity – for example renewable generation technology like solar panels, energy

energy future. As the owner of the site, with ENable you

storage technology like batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and

could also gain greater visibility over the performance of any

other technologies which assist to manage electrical load.

DER infrastructure connected to your embedded network.

DER can be installed and used within most ENs.

Business energy roadmap The future is evolving fast. That’s why we’re working closely with businesses, households, industry partners and the state government - to transition WA towards a brighter energy future.

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• Providing immediate cash flow or productivity benefits for businesses like yours today; and • Unlocking the ability to invest in future-ready solutions when the returns are right for your business.

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1 1. Embedded Networks Lay the foundations for multi-tenanted properties to facilitate future energy solutions including solar, storage, VPP and microgrids.

2. Virtual power plant (VPP)

4. Battery storage

6. Smart energy services

As battery uptake increases, centralised

Maximise business benefits of solar PV

Smart enabled appliances and real-

management of multiple properties can act as one

and and self generation; with the added

time alerts to help businesses reduce

generator – enabling community energy sharing.

benefit of back-up power when needed.

inefficiencies and save money.

3. Solar PV

5. EV infrastructure

7. Energy plan

Invest onsite renewable energy

Being ready to support the future of fleets

Tailoring your energy plan around how,

generation to unlock new revenue and

with the potential to unlock additional

when and where you use energy the most

savings opportunities.

storage or join a VPP. Half of all new cars

to give you a better deal.

sold in Australia by 2035 will be electric.

Our commitment to serve you well.

We may supply your energy but what we’re really here for is to help you get the most out of it. That means giving you the best possible service. If you have any feedback or ways we can help you better, we’d love to hear them.

Contact us ENable@synergy.net.au For more information, assistance, or to discuss your options with a member of the team, please contact us via the email above and a relevant member of the team will be in touch!

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Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm AWST, excluding public holidays.

( 08) 9221 8608 for TTY (if you have hearing or speech difficulties).

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services (TIS).