Energy Users Fear Gas Reservation Scheme No Better Than Status Quo - And Potentially Worse
Energy Users Fear Gas Reservation Scheme No Better Than Status Quo – And Potentially Worse
Large commercial and Industrial (C&I) energy users fear that the proposed gas reservation scheme will not deliver the Government’s intent, and potentially make a difficult situation worse for all energy users leading to an uptick in the cost of living across Australia, said Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) in its submission to the Exposure […]
EUAA Submission: Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme Exposure Draft
‘…The Gas Market Review Final Report correctly diagnosed the structural failures of the east coast gas market; persistent market power, opaque conduct, insufficient supply, and prices that have become adrift from domestic production costs. The EUAA strongly supports the Government’s intent to introduce a national domestic gas reservation scheme. However, the legislative instruments released to-date […]
National Conference Dates Confirmed
Our energy ecosystem is being dramatically reshaped by changing consumer behaviour, renewable energy, batteries and new energy users. Large industrial and commercial energy users — particularly the engine-room industries that Australia was built on — are evolving too. But is it fast enough? Can they keep up and remain internationally competitive? And will the changing […]
Large Gas Users Welcome Gas Reservation Scheme – But Affordability & Enforceability Will Determine Whether it Works
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Australian Government’s proposed 20 per cent gas reservation mechanism, which is broadly within the range supported by EUAA members, and the EUAA looks forward to reviewing the details of the scheme within the Exposure Draft. “We welcome the Government’s focus on solving the challenges in the […]
Electricity Outlook Leaves Little Room For Error And Requires Better Use of Existing Resources
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the positive outlook in the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) latest Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO), but warns that delivering a reliable electricity system will depend on a number of things going right at the same time. “The ESOO is an important planning tool and we congratulate […]
EUAA Submission: AER Draft NSW Electricity Infrastructure Fund Contribution Determination Guidelines
‘… The AER’s 2026 draft amendments come at a critical moment in the life of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (Roadmap). The Roadmap is now moving from concept to construction, committed generation, storage and transmission projects are now creating real, recurring liabilities for the Scheme Financial Vehicle (SFV). As these liabilities grow, the contribution determination […]
Tomago Deal Welcomed As A Clear Example Of Energy & Industrial Policy Working Together To Build National Resilience
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes today’s announcement that the Federal and NSW Governments will work together to help secure the long-term future of the Tomago aluminium smelter. “We welcome the announcement from the NSW and Federal Governments to ensure the future of the Tomago Aluminium Smelter, which will not only help secure […]
EUAA Submission: Reforming Prices For Customers in Embedded Networks – DEECA Vic
The Vic Min for Energy is proposing to force embedded network operators to charge less than the DMO, which already does not cover the costs to operate. ‘…The EUAA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Reforming prices for customers in electricity and gas embedded networks Consultation Paper, as published by the Victoria Department […]
Integrated Gas Market Reforms Critical to Reducing Australia’s Cost if Living Pressures and Preserving Australia’s Manufacturing Capability
Large commercial and industrial energy users reliant on gas to create essential goods for the Australian community are calling on the Federal Government to address core issues in gas markets to ensure jobs and critical industries can remain competitive in the Australian market, said Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) in its submission to the […]
EUAA Submission: Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme – Draft Design Framework
DCCEEW’s GMR made recommendations to establish a Domestic Gas Reservation, getting the details right could make or break a competitive gas market. ‘…This submission emphasises that Australia’s east coast gas market is structurally failing, with high prices, opaque conduct, and supply insecurity eroding sovereign manufacturing capability. EUAA members argue that urgent, fundamental reform is required […]
EUAA Submission: Facilitating Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Under Commonwealth Grants
Many networks have received exemptions to install their own EV Charging infrastructure, AEMC is making a rule to create an automatic ability for networks to install EV Chargers where the need is required and the EV charging market is not responding. ‘…Under the proposed rule, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) would be required to […]
2026 ISP Delivers A More Wholistic Plan But Also Lays Out The Huge Challenges Ahead Of Us
The latest Integrated System Plan (ISP), the blueprint for the least-cost path for our future electricity system from Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), shows a far more wholistic, whole of system path forward, yet it also highlights the huge challenges that lay ahead, said leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy […]