2026 EUAA National Conference
EUAA National Conference
SAVE THE DATE! May 27 & 28 2026 Crown Promenade, Melbourne. We’re excited to announce that the 2026 EUAA National Conference will be hosted by one of our valued members and held at the stunning Crown Promenade in Melbourne. Mark your calendars for 27 & 28 May 2026 and stay tuned for more details including an engaging program of expert speakers, […]
EUAA Statement on Tomago Announcement
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) stands behind Tomago and its workers. Today’s media coverage announcing that Tomago is considering closing its doors in 2028 because it cannot contract affordable energy in a country that has abundant energy resources is an unimaginable situation. Aluminium is an industry that has helped shape this country, its […]
Keynote address: Australian Foundry Institue National Conference
Speaker: Andrew Richards, CEO, Energy Users’ Association of Australia Title: Powering Through Change: Challenges, Trends and Opportunities in Australia’s Energy Markets ‘…Good morning everyone, It’s a real pleasure to be here with you at the Australian Foundry Institute National Summit. Thank you for the warm welcome. Before we begin, I’d like to acknowledge the […]
EUAA Submission: AER Draft Revenue Guidelines for NSW Non-Contestable Projects
‘… We recognise that the AER is limited in its abilities to assess and be transparent in its dealings with projects that fall under the NSW Energy Infrastructure Investment Act (EII Act). From that perspective, we appreciate the AER’s attempts to improve both accountability and transparency in EII Act projects through the development of the […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Gas Amendment (ECGS Reliability Standard & Associated Settings) Rule – Directions Paper
Closure of a single gas asset with over 10TJ capacity could have significant impact on the East Coast Gas System. As the transition of the electricity system relies heavily on gas, closure of a single >10TJ asset would place upward pressure on both gas and electricity prices. ‘… We have contemplated the current Directions Paper […]
EUAA Statement On 2035 Climate Target Announcement
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) supports actions to achieve net zero targets and continues to advocate for long-term climate and energy policy to provide business the confidence it needs to make the substantial changes required. EUAA member companies are making significant investments to reduce emissions by fuel switching, contracting renewable energy & batteries on and […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Gas Amendment (Extension Of The DWGM Dandenong LNG Interim Arrangements) Draft Determination
AEMO is currently the buyer and supplier of last resort for the Dandenong LNG facility, which allows AEMO to utilise the facility to address shortfalls in volume. However this arrangement is due to end in December 2025 leaving a gap until the proposed reliability and security mechanisms come into effect (2027-28). The proposal also proposes […]
EUAA Submission: NEM Wholesale Markets Settings Review – Draft Report
‘..The EUAA are broadly supportive of the directions of the Draft Report. It is increasingly apparent that many elements of the energy market of the past can’t cope with the vastly different structure of the energy market of the future. While doing nothing is not an option we don’t believe a radical re-design is necessary […]
EUAA Submission: Climate Change Authority – 2025 Annual Progress Report Issues Paper
CCA is preparing advice for the Min Climate Change and Energy on deploying renewable energy infrastructure and the Safeguard Mechanism in Industry. This is an important document to contain EUAA’s voice. ‘…The EUAA support the pursuit of net zero targets but this must be achieved at an efficient cost, not at any cost. Additionally, we […]
EUAA Submission: Greenfields Incentive Determination – Bulloo Interlink Pipeline
Revenue proposals are a major area that EUAA can have an impact on network charges that members receive. ‘…The current Federal Government gas market review offers the opportunity to try again to develop a regulatory framework that can stand the test of time, can be adaptive to future market changes and can produce an outcome […]
EUAA Submission: CWO Enabling Project Revenue Proposal
Revenue proposals are a major area that EUAA can have an impact on network charges that members receive. ‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make this brief submission under the Central West Orana (CWO) Enabling Project Revenue Proposal (CWO Proposal). The EUAA are long-standing members of the Transgrid Advisory Council (TAC) and have observed varying […]
ESOO Says Everything Should Be Fine Provided Everything Goes To Plan. Should Energy Users Be Nervous?
The release of the latest Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) provides reason to hope that the energy transition is on track but also gives a warning that we need to be prepared if everything doesn’t go to plan. Highlighted in the latest document is that forecasts are based on all government programs and all confirmed […]