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Did AEMO just kill off Virtual Power Plants? Part 2
This is the second of a 2-part article series on this AEMO decision. In the first article we introduce and critique the decision made by...
James Allston
Jul 5, 2021
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Did AEMO just kill off Virtual Power Plants? Part 1
First published July 2. Updated with correction: 2 Nov This is the first of a 2-part article series on this AEMO decision. In the...
James Allston
Jul 5, 2021
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James Allston's all electric home
New Energy Ventures very own James Allston was asked by Nat from Nats What I Reckon, actor Yael Stone and The New Joneses to go through...
James Allston
May 18, 2021
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Building a VPP: Strategies for Success
Since publishing, this article has been substantially expanded upon and is now available article #1 of our Industry Insights series,...
James Allston
Nov 9, 2020
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5 reasons why C&I virtual power plants will ultimately do better than residential ones
Here are the top 5 reasons why we think that C&I VPPs will ultimately outperform residential VPPs by being bigger and move valuable.
James Allston
Sep 25, 2020
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The 'ISP 2020' - Top 5 highlights for batteries and VPPs
What does the AEMO's ISP 2020 mean, in particular for energy storage and virtual power plants?
James Allston
Aug 21, 2020
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C&I batteries | Don't make these 3 common mistakes
Don't make these mistakes when pursuing C&I battery projects....

Chris Cooper
Aug 3, 2020
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Press release – World’s first ever Dutch Auction for batteries
Contact person: James Allston Phone: 0468 511 644 Email: james.allston@newenergy.ventures Auction Link: www.newenergy.ventures/batteryauc...
James Allston
Jul 3, 2020
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What is the right price for a C&I battery in 2020?
Battery costs have been coming down dramatically in recent years with many people waiting for the “right price”. Bloomberg New Energy...
James Allston
Jul 3, 2020
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Building all-electric homes – and why ditching gas isn’t as easy as it should be
It all starts with a simple question... A few months back we were asked by a developer client - what is the best hot water heating...
James Allston
May 15, 2020
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Has Covid-19 crippled big-battery and virtual power plant economics?
Big batteries in Australia have managed to get some serious momentum of late. Everyone has been inspired by the incredible economics of...

Michael Jurasovic
May 11, 2020
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Taking the embedded network industry's pulse: An exemption analysis
It’s well established that embedded networks can be a win for customers through reduced power bills, increased solar penetration, and...

Michael Jurasovic
Mar 6, 2020
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How to give home buyers almost $40k in sustainable inclusions - at no cost.
By applying four simple changes to the typical new-build home, you can find almost $40,000 in value for your customers - and also go green.

Chris Cooper
Jan 28, 2020
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Our predictions for 2020 in property and energy
We’ve taken stock to think about what at going to be the big themes of the year and make our predictions for 2020.

James Allston
Jan 23, 2020
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The bushfires are a call to action for Australia, especially for the property industry.
This summer's terrible bushfires have been a wake-up call for Australia. Concern about climate change has reached record levels; 4 in 5...
James Allston
Jan 17, 2020
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100% solar. Is it achievable for large-scale property developments?
Did you know that Australia now has the world's highest adoption of solar PV, with 26% of all Australian homes having a solar power...

Chris Cooper
Nov 14, 2019
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AEMC Embedded network rule changes: full review
This blog was originally published 29 March 2019. Since it was published, the AEMC has released updated and final details on its proposed...

James Allston
Nov 13, 2019
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New Energy Ventures - Not business as usual.
Up until quite recently we’ve been very allergic to associating our business with climate change. We live in a country where climate...
James Allston
Sep 19, 2019
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How embedded networks can be a win-win for residents and developers.
When it comes to energy bills, property developers don't always make decisions that work for their future residents. In this article, we...
James Allston
Dec 3, 2018
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What does the Victorian election result mean for embedded networks?
With Labour announcing a shake up of embedded network competition rules, we dissect what the implications might be for embedded network...
James Allston
Nov 26, 2018
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