The Energy Debate Needs To Change
The Energy Debate Needs To Change
The release of the Federal Coalitions energy policy last Friday saw the usual round of technology driven debate and dissection of economic modelling. The Energy Users’ Association of Australia’s (EUAA) view is this isn’t helpful as it ignores the key question – how are you going to do it? “All too often the energy debate […]
Victorian Government’s Confusing Gas Policy
A couple of days ago the Energy Users’ Association of Austraila (EUAA) publicly supported the Victorian Government’s belated realisation that we need to rapidly boost domestic gas supplies. Confidence to invest in new Victorian gas supplies is near zero which means we need a consistent, cohesive set of policies to restore the confidence of those […]
Victorian Government Announcement To Fast Track New Gas Welcomed By Large Energy Users
The Victorian Government commitment to fast tracking new gas supplies to support local manufacturing, heavy industry and peak power generation is welcomed by leading commercial and industrial energy user advocate, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The Victorian Government’s Economic Statement that lays out a plan to bring new gas to market and to […]
National Electricity Market Review A Critical Step Towards Ensuring The Best Outcome For All Consumers As We Strive For Net Zero
Today’s announcement of a review into the National Electricity Market, led by an expert panel of highly regarded and knowledgeable experts, is welcomed by leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The path to net zero is becoming more challenging and so we welcome today’s announcement […]
Tasmanian Member Mixer
We’re very pleased to be heading to Launceston for our final Member Mixer of the year, and hope you can join us on Monday December 9 from 4-6pm for a casual drink and catch up, kindly hosted by Solstice Energy. Prior to the drinks we are also able to offer an optional tour of the Bell Bay Aluminium Smelter, with […]
Energy Users Welcome Policies That Deliver More Affordable Domestic Gas Supply
Numerous reports from independent bodies such as Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) clearly show that Australia has an urgent need for more gas, both for manufacturing and to support Australia’s transition to net zero. Therefore, the proposal from the Coalition to widen the scope of the Capacity […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Determination – National Electricity Amendment (Integrating Price-Responsive Resources Into The NEM) Rule 2024 (ERC0352, RRC0051)
‘….The EUAA considers that the AEMC has struck a good balance between the rule change requested by AEMO and the needs of the market, including commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. AEMC’s proposal provides a level of simplicity and flexibility for C&I consumers while maintaining the veracity required by AEMO. While we are mostly supportive of […]
Victorian Government Recognition Of Gas’ Key Role In Energy Transition Welcomed
Reports highlighting the Victorian government’s acknowledgement of the critical role for gas in our energy transition is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We welcome the comments made by the Victorian government, acknowledging the critical role of gas in our community, both in terms […]
Electricity Statement Of Opportunities Shows An Improved Outlook, But We Are Running Out Of Wriggle Room
The Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) provides a more positive outlook than last year which is pleasing to see, but we must remain alert to the ongoing risks, said leading advocate for commercial and Industrial energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate AEMO […]
AER Delivers Balanced Outcome On Humelink
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has today released its final determination on what it believes to be the prudent and efficient cost of the $4.6 billion Humelink project. In it’s final determination the AER has approved total project costs that are approximately $300 million lower than that requested by project proponent Transgrid. “Getting these big […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Amendments To The NSCAS Description And Quantity Procedure
‘… The EUAA are supportive of the AEMC’s National Electricity Amendment (Improving security frameworks for the energy transition) Rule 2024 that sets out to ensure sufficient security frameworks are in place during the energy transition. Specifically, AEMC’s rule change adds inertia and system security to the NSCAS framework and sets out to provide AEMO powers […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Methodology For The Calculation Of Forward Looking Transmission Loss Factors
‘…. Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under AEMO’s proposed Methodology for the Calculation of Forward-Looking Transmission Loss Factors (FLLF). This submission supports the submission made by Shell Energy on this matter. In addition, EUAA highlights the following points …’ Please download attachment to read full submission.