EUAA Submission: Review of Interim Reliability Measure
EUAA Submission: Review of Interim Reliability Measure
‘…This submission does not support the extension of the Interim Reliability Measure (IRM) beyond its current expiry date of 30th June 2025. Contrary to what the Commission argues in its Draft Report, we do not consider an extension is in the long-term interests of consumers. …As the Draft paper notes, the selection of the reliability […]
EUAA Submission: VNI West Consultation Paper – Options Assessment
‘…This submission is short because we believe that the implementation of the NEVA order by the Victorian Government leaves us with virtually no ability to influence the PACR cost benefit analysis. While the NEVA order may speed up the process it does not fill us with confidence that the project will deliver net benefits for […]
NRF & Safeguard Mechanism Working Alongside One Another Will Be Key For Heavy Industry Transition
The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) and the Safeguard Mechanism legislation that have secured support this week are critical elements that must work together to support the decarbonisation and modernisation of Australia’s manufacturing sector, provided we get the details right, said leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia […]
EUAA Submission: National Battery Strategy Issues Paper
‘…the proposed National Battery Strategy comes at a time of escalating costs across the entire economy alongside the requirement for rapid transformation of the energy sector, including the need for batteries to provide firming capacity and other network services. For EUAA members, electricity and gas costs have risen significantly and while there is still much […]
EUAA Welcomes News of National Reconstruction Fund Support
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), Australia’s leading advocate for large C&I energy users, welcomes news that the Government, with support from the Greens, has ensured the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) legislation will pass. “The National Reconstruction Fund is a great start to a long-term decarbonisation journey for our heavy industry,” said EUAA Chief […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Reliability Forecasting Guidelines & Methodologies
‘… Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under the Reliability Forecasting and Methodology Consultation. This submission supports the submission made by Shell Energy on this matter. EUAA agrees with all arguments put forth by Shell Energy. EUAA would like to draw particular attention to: Perceived Conservatism in AEMO’s Reliability Forecasts As stated […]
EUAA Submission: Safeguard Mechanism Reforms Positions Paper
‘…Like all business, EUAA member companies are also dealing with supply chain and labour constraints, significant increases in material costs, rising interest rates and broader impacts of inflation on overall costs and consumer demand. These issues will be accelerated in the short to medium term as the staggering levels of government support in the USA […]
EUAA Submission: Proposed ADGSM Guidelines
‘…In summary we support the proposed ADGSM Guidelines as part of a broader suite of gas market reforms being pursued by government. The revised ADGSM, the Heads of Agreement between the Commonwealth and LNG Shippers, the proposed Gas Industry Mandatory Code of Conduct with “fair and reasonable” pricing provisions and ongoing market monitoring and reporting […]
EUAA Submission: Victorian Gas Access Arrangement Proposal 2023-2028
‘…This submission provides a combined response to the Revised Proposals presented to the AER by AGN, Multinet (MGN), and AusNet Services (AusNet) gas distribution networks in Victoria for the period 2023-2028. Both AGIG and AusNet Services are EUAA Corporate Partners so we have a well-established relationship built over many years of open and respectful dialogue […]
EUAA Submission: Gas Industry Mandatory Code of Conduct
‘….The EUAA strongly supports the Federal Government’s proposed mandatory code of conduct (the Code) for the east coast gas industry. ACCC reports have repeatedly shown over the last six years that the east coast gas market has failed to provide a competitive outcome for consumers with producers being able to exercise market power. Our members […]
EUAA Submission: Incorporating An Emissions Reduction Objective Into The NEO
‘After reading the AEMC’s “How the National Energy Objectives Shape Our Decisions”, the inclusion of emission reduction objectives in the national energy laws would appear to have little-to-no impact, as state and federal emissions reduction and climate policies are already considered in all decisions. However, further analysis shows that the most likely impacts for the […]
Latest ACCC Report Highlights Ongoing Domestic Gas Market Issues Despite Assurances From Producers
The latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry Report once again reveals a dysfunctional domestic gas market with escalating prices and a potential gas shortfall despite ongoing reassurance from gas producers that prices offered are reasonable and there is no gas shortage, said Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Australian domestic energy consumers […]