EUAA Submission: AEMO Review Of Technical Requirements For Connections – Addendum To Draft Report
EUAA Submission: AEMO Review Of Technical Requirements For Connections – Addendum To Draft Report
‘…The EUAA understands that AEMO is concerned with potential positive feedback loop contingency events, whereby a disturbance happens in the electricity network which triggers some loads to trip, further exacerbating the disturbance and causing additional loads to trip. We further understand through consultation with AEMO, that AEMO are specifically concerned about inverter-based loads (IBL) where […]
EUAA Submission: Mandatory Code Of Conduct
‘…The EUAA welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to implement the Mandatory Gas Code. It is required because our first preference – a competitive domestic gas market – is not the case now and has not been the case for many years. This market failure has required Government intervention in the form of the Mandatory Code. […]
Government’s Commitment To Support The Decarbonisation Of Heavy Industry Welcomed
The important role of large Commercial and Industrial energy users in the pursuit of Australia’s net zero goal has been highlighted in the May budget with confirmation that funding will begin to flow, said leading advocate for the hard to abate sector, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “It’s great to see the Federal […]
EUAA Submission: Review of the Retailer Reliability Obligation
‘…The EUAA has been generally supportive of the RRO since its introduction. However recent events have led us to the conclusion that it is not operating as was originally intended, or at least not always in consumers’ interests. The reliability rules around the T-3 trigger are now effectively irrelevant When originally introduced the policy, intent […]
EUAA Submission: Review Of The Form Of The Reliability Standard & Administered Price Cap REL0086
‘… In summary the EUAA: Supports the current form of the reliability standard and consider the current form is still the best option in a renewables dominant grid Supports continued use of the AER VCR values to assess what consumers are prepared to pay for reliability Recommends that the Panel takes account of the impact […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Review Of Technical Requirements For Connection Under Schedules 5.2, 5.3 And 5.3A Of The National Electricity Rules
‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under the Review of Technical Requirements for Connection Under Schedules 5.2, 5.3 and 5.3A of the National Electricity Rules Draft Paper. The EUAA acknowledges the necessity to update connection rules as new technologies are adopted by market participants. EUAA’s support is provided where rule changes are […]
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 […]