/ For property developers
Community Energy Network
An integrated private electricity network and retail model for masterplanned communities, land lease communities, apartments and mixed-use developments, with renewable energy options designed to suit the project.
/ Overview
Private networks with clear retail and operating roles
A community energy network is a private electricity network serving multiple customers within a development. ASENO leads the retail and renewable energy solution, while Sustainable Asset Co can own and operate the private distribution network where applicable.
For residents, the model provides an authorised retailer, clear billing and customer protections. For the developer, it creates a defined operating model and a pathway to integrate GreenPower, solar, storage and EV charging where commercially and technically appropriate.
01 / Embedded networks
What’s included
A complete, managed network built around your development:
- Optional solar, BESS and EV charging sized to the project and connection constraints
- Site energy procurement and gate-meter supply structured through the approved retail model
- Smart metering coordination, authorised retail billing and customer service handled by ASENO
- GreenPower-backed or on-site renewable energy options where included in the approved customer offer
- Regulatory approvals, retail compliance and customer protection processes
- Network operation by Sustainable Asset Co where applicable and long-term customer support by ASENO
/ The benefits
What residents and developers get from it
Competitive, transparent energy pricing
Pricing is structured to be transparent and market-competitive. Any specific customer pricing commitment is documented in the project arrangements.
Renewable energy options
GreenPower, solar and storage can be incorporated where included in the project and customer offer.
Smart metering & visibility
Accurate metering and clear usage so residents can see and manage their energy.
Battery & EV ready
Built to extend into shared batteries and EV charging as the community grows.
Future technology pathways
A pathway toward batteries, demand management, controlled EV charging and future VPP participation where the network, commercial model and contracts support it.
One accountable partner
ASENO leads the retail and renewable energy solution; Sustainable Asset Co can own and operate the private network where applicable.
/ How it works
From plans to switch-on
Design & fund
We model the network, retail, metering and renewable energy options, define the approvals pathway and agree the commercial structure.
Build & connect
The group coordinates detailed design, procurement, construction, metering, connection and commissioning in line with the agreed scope.
Operate & retail
Sustainable Asset Co operates the private network where applicable, while ASENO supplies electricity, bills customers and manages retail customer support.
What it means for your development
A stronger sales story
A transparent customer energy proposition and credible renewable energy options that can support the development’s market position.
Flexible funding and ownership
Funding and ownership options may be available, subject to feasibility, approvals and agreed commercial terms.
One accountable partner
A coordinated group model across retail, network and construction, with clear accountability and fewer interfaces.
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/ Let’s build something better
Planning a development?
Tell us about your project and we will assess the network, retail, renewable energy, approvals and commercial structure that best fits the development.