1. Preparing for Contestability
Graeme Pollock
Energy Consultant
Maps Group Ltd

2. Key Parameters Understand the Players’ Roles
Network System Providers
Retailers
Intermediaries/Aggregators (such as Maps Group)
Understand your Current Position
Pricing Regime
Services Delivered
Understand What You Will Be Offered
Retailer Offerings – Retail Energy Supply
Administrator Charges (Nemmco, State Govt)
Network Use of System and OMR Fees

3. Key Parameters Cont. Understand the Market Place
Trading Strategies & Market Volatility
Retailer Motives
Timing of Purchases
Bulk Purchasing
Market Rules
Understand The Information Required
Inventory Tables, Load Tables
Annual Energy Use
Be Ready, Willing And Able To Make a Decision On Offers as They Are Made

4. Other Key Issues Green Energy Purchases How Are You Going To Purchase?
Single Buy
Group Purchase
Suitability to Probity Requirements within LG
Term of Contract
Risk Management
Retailer Credentials
What Service Levels Are Important?
How Does this Energy Purchase Affect Lantern Selection and Physical Delivery?

5. Lessons From Interstate
Time Your Purchase To Suit The Market
Package Your Offering To Suit The Market
And sell it hard!
Don’t Confuse OMR, Networks and Energy
Ensure Market Risks Are Covered
Be Ready To Decide – Limited Validity
Don’t Be Afraid Of The New Market
There are significant benefits
Financial, Environmental and in Physical Service Delivery
Delay may mean loss of these benefits

6. Maps Group in Electricity
Maps Group Electricity Clients include:
Local Government in NSW, Victoria and SA
Tertiary Institutions and Water Authorities
Expert Electricity Industry Resources
Extensive Network of Industry Contacts
Relevant Public Lighting Knowledge
Across multiple State/Territory market openings
Contract Sourcing Experts in LG Environment
15 years LG Experience in general purchasing

7. Experience in Electricity
Successful Tenders
1996 Vic Metered Supply 35,000,000 kWh
1998 Vic Metered Supply 100,000,000 kWh
2000 Vic Metered Supply 220,000,000 kWh
2001 SA Metered Supply 10,000,000 kWh
2001 Vic Public Lighting 120,000,000 kWh
2001 NSW Public Lighting 100,000,000 kWh
Growth Exponential during
Contracts With 4 Major Retailers In 4 States/Trty’s
High Value Consultancy Services Also Available

8. Pool Prices SA 99-02