One of our aims is to provide advanced information to the market about emerging network constraints. This will enable interested parties develop and propose local generation and Demand Side Management (DSM) options, to relieve those constraints.
The advantages of local generation and DSM options are that they may:
- Reduce, delay or remove the need for new transmission or distribution investment; and/or
- Reduce, delay or remove the costs and environmental impacts of construction and operation of fossil fuel based power stations. In particular they may reduce emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and noxious gases such as nitrous oxide and methane.
DMIR Sydney Inner Metropolitan Area
Demand Management and Planning Project (DMPP)
One major demand management project we have undertaken (jointly with Energy Australia and Department of Planning) was the Demand Management and Planning Project (DMPP) covering the Sydney Metropolitan area. We were a joint funder of this project with EnergyAustralia from 2003 until it was completed in June 2008.
DMPP Final Report
DMPP Supporting Reports and Documents
Demand Management Activities applicable to Electricity Networks
Energy Future Australia
Survey of a sample of worldwide demand management activities.
Identification & Investigation of Peak Demand Reduction Opportunities - Sydney CBD Area
Sinclair Knight Merz
Review of opportunities identified by site audits of Sydney CBD sites, including comment on accuracy of audit results, total potential demand reduction, and constraints to uptake of Demand Management opportunities.
Validation of Demand Management Investigations - St George and Sutherland Areas
Sinclair Knight Merz
A review of the total amount, and cost, of opportunities identified by Level 1 investigations in the St George and Sutherland areas using Level 2 investigations.
Identification and Investigation of Peak Demand Reduction Opportunities - Sydney Non-CBD Areas
Sinclair Knight Merz
A summary of the type and quantum of peak demand reduction potential at 561 sites studied by the DMPP, excluding the Sydney CBD and St George Sutherland. Also describes the barriers to take-up.
Big Demand, Big Opportunity - A report on the investgations at sites with demand greater than 5 MVA
NSW Department of Planning - DMPP
A high level summary of opportunities identified at sites examined by the DMPP with peak demand greater than 5 MVA.
Customer Survey Feedback from DMPP Investigations
Institute for Sustainable Futures - University of Technology Sydney
Survey of some participants in the DMPP site demand management audits.
Demand Management and Planning Project Preliminary Feasibility Study
Econnect
Technical constraints to use of standby generators in the Sydney CBD and budget costs to rectify.
Standby Generation Program - Preliminary Feasibility Study
Econnect
Examination of options for connection of standby generators so that they are suitable for use in network support at four hospitals and two other government organisations.
Standby Generation for Demand Management - Roll-up Report
Sinclair Knight Merz
A summary of the total demand reduction potential and cost through use of standby generators in the Inner Metro area.
Demand Management and Planning Project - Partial Load Standby Potential
Sinclair Knight Merz
Capital costs and works required to convert three standby generators from islanded to SCTT connection.
Mixed-Use High Rise - Preliminary Feasibility Study - Grid Connection of Diesel Generator
Econnect
Investigation of options and costs for connection of a diesel standby generator in a manner that permits grid parallel operation for dispatchable demand reduction.
Air Quality Impact Assessment: The Integrated Generators Project
Holmes Air Sciences
Assessment of likely air quality impacts of using 40MW of standby generators in the Sydney CBD.
Cogeneration in NSW - Review and analysis of Opportunities
Institute for Sustainable Futures - University of Technology Sydney
Potential for new cogeneration, including comments on fuels, equipment, etc. Includes case studies or projects funded or investigate by DMPP.
The Right Approach - A report on the Load Shifting Trial
NSW Department of Planning - DMPP
Report on a trial use of load shifting and standby generators for DM by 13 trial participants.
Load Shifting Opportunities Investigation - Final Report
Orbis Environmental
An investigation of load shifting opportunities at 12 large manufacturing sites in the St George area.
Sydney Water - Energy Savings not just a drop in the ocean
NSW Department of Planning - DMPP
Brochure on load shifting of a pumping process at Sydney Water's North Head Sewage Treatment Plant
Power Factor Correction - Assessment of the potential to reduce electricity demand in the Inner Metropolitan Sydney Region
Sinclair Knight Merz
Potential to reduce demand in the Sydney Inner Metro area using PFC.
Innovative Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program Report
NSW Department of Planning - DMPP
A summary of seven innovative HVAC technologies investigated and in some cases funded by DMPP.
Cool savings achieved with innovative air conditioning system
NSW Department of Planning - DMPP
Brochure on an innovative thermal storage Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system partly funded by DMPP and installed at a pharmacy.
Performance Report of Dual Indirect Colling Energy Recovery (DICER) Plant installed at University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Results of preliminary tests performed on the dual indirect colling energy recovery (DICER) units installed at University of Technology Sydney using part funding from the DMPP.
Rockadle Gardens - Interior Light Level Study - Megaman Compact Reflector GU10
Cundall
Performance assessment of the Megaman GU10 compact fluorescent in a single application.
Multi Unit Residential Buildings - Energy & Peak Demand Study
EnergyAustralia and NSW Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Natural Resources
An examination of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and electricity demand in multi-unit residential buildings, and comparison to other residential building types.
Study of Factors Influencing Electricity Use in Newington
Institute for Sustainable Futures - University of Technology Sydney
An examination of the reasons for differences in household electricity consumption and demand in a group of similar medium density residences at Newington.
Newington Village - An analysis of photovoltaic output, residential load and PV's ability to reduce peak demand
Centre for Energy & Environmental Markets - University of New South Wales
A review of the Newington PV facility output, with particular emphasis on correlation to site, substation and NSW electricity demands.
Financial Analysis of Photo Voltaic Solar Technology at Newington Village Homebush
URS Australia Pty Ltd
A financial analysis of the merits of Newington photo voltaic installation.
Newington Photo Voltaic Power Systems Energy Value and Reliability Analysis
EnergyAustralia
An examination of the value and reliability of energy generated by photo voltaic systems based on the photo voltaic array installed at Newington.
Requests for Network Support - DM and Local Generation (closed)
- Request for Proposal - Non-network Solutions in the Mid North Coast Area of NSW – Apr 2011
- Request for Proposal - Non-network Solutions in the Far North Coast Area of NSW – Jul 2010
- Request for Proposal - Non-network Solutions in the Sydney Metropolitan Area – Feb 2010
- Request for Proposal - Non-network Solutions in the Western and Central Western Area of NSW - Oct 2006
- Request for Proposal - Non-network Solutions in the Newcastle - Sydney - Wollongong Area - Aug 2006
- Liverpool and Camden Areas - Jan 2003
- Mid North Coast - Jun 2002
Innovation Demand Management (DM)
TransGrid co-operates with Distribution Networks Service Providers (distributors) in the field of Innovation Demand Management. Work with the NSW and ACT distributors is progressing on the basis of Memoranda Of Understandings to promote initiatives in the DM area including, demand side response, embedded generation and energy efficiency which have the potential to reduce peak demand. TransGrid and the distributors are actively promoting education and information in this area. At the same time, TransGrid is also working independently with tertiary institutions on Innovation DM research projects.
Should you wish to propose any innovative DM initiatives, please contact our Demand Side Manager on 02 9284 3216.
Regulatory Approval Consultation documents
All current and closed Regulatory Approval Consultation documents are available on our web site or by contacting our Demand Side Manager on 02 9284 3216.