EUAA Submission: ACCC Netback Price Review
EUAA Submission: ACCC Netback Price Review
‘….In our earlier submission on this matter and subsequent discussions with the ACCC, we argued in particular for the ACCC to examine: the LNG producer netback calculation from the perspective of the buyer, not the seller, and the relevance of their proposed methodology to gas producers which are not LNG producers and which provide 60% […]
Energy Users Disappointed With ACCC Decision Not To Amend LNG Netback Methodology
Leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), is disappointed to learn that the ACCC has decided not to amend the way it calculates its key LNG netback series. “Given that domestic gas users do not use LNG, the EUAA and many others had been urging the […]
EUAA Submission: Telstra Energy Retail Application
‘We are writing in response to the application to the Australian Energy Regulator by Telstra Energy (Retail) Pty Ltd (Telstra Energy Retail) for: An electricity retailer authorisation, and A gas retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law. A prime objective of the EUAA is to encourage the entry of new retailers to ensure we […]
EUAA Submission: TransGrid Rule Change Request
‘We welcome the opportunity to make a submission to the Transgrid Rule Change “Efficient Management of System Strength on the Power System”. The EUAA has had extensive discussions with the Commission as it considers this rule change. While the approach of system strength services being provided by a TNSP to a number of generators is […]
EUAA Submission: ESB Post 2025 Market Design Consultation Paper
‘We welcome the opportunity to make a submission to the Post 2025 Market design Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper) and acknowledge the significant amount of work undertaken by all of those involved with the ESB. The active and increasing level of direct intervention by Commonwealth and State Governments has meant it has been difficult to respond […]
EUAA Submission: Fast Frequency Response
‘The Commission’s draft rule determination is to make a draft rule that is consistent with the solution proposed by Infigen Energy. This short submission supports the AEMC’s Draft Determination: That is consistent with the Infigen rule change request to introduce both a very fast raise service and a very fast lower service, and Applying the […]
EUAA Submission: Powerlink Queensland Revenue Proposal 2022-2027
‘…Powerlink’s Proposal provides an excellent perspective on the rapidly changing business and operating environment faced by electricity networks in the National Electricity Market. While it presents the proposed revenue requirement for the 2022-27 period, this is seen in the context of what needs to be done in that period to ensure it meets stakeholders needs […]
EUAA Submission: Tranche Two Issues Paper
‘Our comments in this submission cover some, but not all, of the questions posed in the Issues Paper. Our main recommendations are around the need for a governance framework that allows increased transparency and ability for consumer engagement. This is crucial for consumers to be confident that the Roadmap will indeed meet its aim of […]
EUAA Submission: Project Energy Connect Revised Application
‘…Project Energy Connect (PEC) is a 60-70 year asset that consumers will be paying for over its entire life. We have real concerns that a combination of technological change and policy initiatives at a State level could result in it becoming a stranded asset prior to the end of its technical life. Given this, the […]
Budget Focus On Hard To Abate Sectors A Positive Move
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes several positive funding announcements in the 2021 Federal Budget that are focused on accelerating the development and deployment of low emissions technologies in some of our hardest to abate industrial sectors. “Viable, low emissions technologies are simply not available for a number of large industrial sectors such […]
Another Positive Step Out Of The Gas Crisis
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the release of the National Gas Infrastructure Plan Interim Report and $58.6 million in gas related budget initiatives by the Federal Government, considering it another positive step out of the gas crisis that has gripped the domestic gas market for a number of years. “Large industrial gas users […]
Cooperation On Tallawarra B Will Help Stabilise The Market & Provide Opportunities for Future Fuels
As the pace of transition in our electricity markets accelerates, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the announcement of the Tallawarra B combined green hydrogen, gas power station for NSW. “With increasing amounts of renewable energy entering our energy markets, flexible generation that also provides inertia for system stability is welcomed,” said EUAA […]