Electricity Demand and Network Impacts Modelling Capability

### ⚡ Tender Overview The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking to procure a sophisticated **Electricity Demand and Network Impacts Modelling Capability**. This initiative aims to provide the Department with the tools necessary to analyze the structural changes occurring within the Australian electricity sector, including the impact of electrification, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and Consumer Energy Resources (CER). ### 🎯 Scope and Requirements The project requires the development of a modular modelling system capable of: * **Demand Analysis:** Assessing electricity demand trajectories and profiles. * **Network Impacts:** Evaluating network utilization and peak demand shifts. * **Consumer Outcomes:** Estimating indicative impacts on consumer electricity bills, specifically focusing on network cost components. Suppliers may bid for one or more modules, provided they meet strict integration and interoperability standards. The final solution must be transparent, highly configurable, and include comprehensive documentation and training for internal Department analysts. ### 📅 Key Details * **Contract Term:** Up to 12 months, with an optional 6-month extension. * **Execution:** Expected June 2026. * **Location:** National (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS). ### 🔍 Keywords Electricity Modelling, Energy Policy, Network Impacts, Demand Forecasting, Consumer Energy Resources, CER, Software Engineering, DCCEEW, Energy Economics, Power Grid Analysis.