Next Steps To Develop A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Welcomed By Energy Users
Next Steps To Develop A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Welcomed By Energy Users
Today’s announcement by Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen that the government is moving forward with the development of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) “will be a welcome addition to the industry decarbonisation kit bag” said leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). A […]
EUAA Submission: Transgrid – Revenue Proposal – Waratah Super Battery Project
‘…The EUAA supports the Waratah Super Battery project and its designation as a priority transmission infrastructure project by the NSW Government. The EUAA does not support TransGrid’s proposal to remove the Capital Expenditure Sharing Scheme (CESS) for over-spend on the project…’ Please download attachment to read full submission.
EUAA Submission: Gas Resolution and Dispute Resolution Consultation
‘… The EUAA supports the AEMC creating consistency between the East Coast Gas System (ECGS) and the Designated Wholesale Gas Market (DWGM), including the compensation and dispute resolution mechanisms, recognising that AEMO has more influence and control over the DWGM than it does the ECGS. The EUAA believes consistency between the two systems would create […]
EUAA Submission: Review Of The Form Of The Reliability Standard & Administered Price Cap REL 0086 – Additional Submission
‘… This is a short supplementary submission to our submission on 4th May where we supported continuation of the current form of the reliability standard. We have recently had the opportunity to review the research commissioned by the AEC and undertaken by Endgame Economics. We believe that this research provides an important support for our […]
EUAA Submission: Reliability & Supply Adequacy Framework For The East Coast Gas Market – Stage 2
‘…. Our membership covers most of the major gas users in the east coast gas market who all rely on reliable and competitively priced gas for their business sustainability. This has long not been the case through a combination of restrictions on the development of new gas supply sources and the exercise of market power […]
Code Of Conduct Released – It’s Now Up To The Gas Industry To Deliver Fairer Outcomes For Australian Business & Households
The release of the final details of the Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct, that outlines new rules under which gas will be sold domestically in Australia, puts the onus firmly on the gas industry to supply Australian business and households with gas at a fair and reasonable price, said leading advocate for the large commercial […]
EUAA Submission: Energy (Renewable Transformation & Jobs) Bill 2023 Exposure Draft
‘… The EUAA appreciates the opportunity to make a submission on the Draft Bill. When the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP) was first published we saw a lot to like in it: • It set out a very clear and ambitious pathway to achieving the Governments goal’s – our members like clear policy direction […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Reliability Rule Change – Market Price Cap, Cumulative Price Threshold and Administered Price Cap
‘…The EUAA does not support the rule change as presented in the Consultation Paper (‘Paper’) because we do not consider the analysis presented by the Panel and the Commission is robust enough to justify that the changes are consistent with the NEO and the long-term interests of consumers. Specifically: The NEM is no longer an […]
EUAA Submission: Review of CBA and RiT-T Guidelines
‘…The EUAA was one of the proponents of the Material Change in Network Infrastructure Costs rule change. While our proposal covered both transmission and distribution projects, our focus was on large transmission projects, particularly ISP projects. Our original proposal in January 2021 highlighted the significant increase in ISP project costs over the course of the […]
Energy Users Welcome Next Steps In Developing The Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct
Leading advocate for the large commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the next steps in developing the Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct that it hopes will provide better outcomes for energy users who have struggled to contract reasonably-priced gas in recent years. “Gas is a critical input […]
EUAA Submission: Options To Address Gaps In Transmission Ring – Fencing Framework – Consultation Paper
‘…The EUAA supports an equitable transition of the NEM to reach net zero-emissions, constructed at least cost for a fit-for-purpose energy system while having full transparency in all justifications, costs and tender processes. The EUAA is concerned that without a rule change to close the gaps in the transmission ring-fencing framework identified by the AER, […]
EUAA Submission: Pipeline Information Disclosure Guidelines – Issues Paper
‘…The major information deficiencies in the gas transportation market have contributed to the east coast gas market being a significant distance away from achieving the National Gas Objective. The inefficiencies are obvious to our members as they seek to negotiate gas transportation agreements with many feeling as though both hands are tied behind their back. […]