ENERGY 101
Energy 101 - a guide to energy
Energy 101 aims to be a source of information on the Australian energy markets. Here you’ll learn about what the NEM is, how it works, who the participants are and what you’re really buying when you agree to a new retail energy agreement.
Download useful guides to understanding the Australian energy markets;
National Electricity Market Fact Sheet
Useful Links
Some great resources to get you started in the complex world of Australian energy markets include:
AEMO
Australian Energy Market Operator - Responsible for the day to day operations of the electricity and gas markets
AEMC
Australian Electricity Market Commission - Policy advisors to government & creates the National Electricity Rules
AER
Australian Energy Regulator - Monitors performance and compliance with the National Electricity Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
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All businesses rely on energy for day to day operations. Smaller energy users can source agreements from energy retailers which offer a discount against the standing tariff applied to their location. Larger energy users should tender their energy needs to the retail market and negotiate on energy prices, certificates and general terms and conditions.
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Sourcing energy agreements from the retail market means avoiding punitive default rates when your current arrangements end. Larger consumers can lock in fixed prices for up to 3 years ahead, taking advantage of times when wholesale power markets are low.
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Working with Ausgen means you can be assured that your energy agreements will be sourced from the most reputable retailers in the market. Retailers look for specific customers that fit their own internal requirements. Our tender processes ensures a robust series of tenders and elimination, working towards the best prices with the best retailer.
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Small (SME) energy users are limited to sourcing the best discount to the standing tariff but the flexibility afforded to SME consumers means we can move you as often as necessary to constantly stay on top of the best deals.
Larger energy users (C&I) have more options available including fixed price, fixed term agreements that are more closely indexed to the wholesale market at the time of pricing. For experienced and larger energy users, progressive agreements might be suitable, and for the very larger energy users looking for sustainability goals, you may be able to source Power Purchase Agreements direct from renewable generation assets.
