EUAA Submission: CWO Enabling Project Revenue Proposal
EUAA Submission: CWO Enabling Project Revenue Proposal
Revenue proposals are a major area that EUAA can have an impact on network charges that members receive. ‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make this brief submission under the Central West Orana (CWO) Enabling Project Revenue Proposal (CWO Proposal). The EUAA are long-standing members of the Transgrid Advisory Council (TAC) and have observed varying […]
ESOO Says Everything Should Be Fine Provided Everything Goes To Plan. Should Energy Users Be Nervous?
The release of the latest Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) provides reason to hope that the energy transition is on track but also gives a warning that we need to be prepared if everything doesn’t go to plan. Highlighted in the latest document is that forecasts are based on all government programs and all confirmed […]
EUAA Submission: Redefining Roles & Responsibilities For Power System & Market Operations In A High CER Future
Since rooftop solar (and now batteries) have been installed behind the meter, distribution businesses have evolved their operations to include distribution system operations (DSO). With Consumer Energy Resources now able to be bid into the NEM, DCCEEW are reviewing the role of distribution businesses and whether a seperate or independent DSO would be more efficient […]
Delivering A Domestic Gas Market That Works For Both Buyers & Sellers Must Be One Of The Critical Measures Of Success Of The Gas Market Review
In their submission to the Gas Market Review the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) calls for a raft of changes including a regulatory framework that can stand the test of time, be adaptive to future market changes and, produce an outcome that appropriately balances the interests of both buyers and sellers. “The Gas Market Review […]
EUAA Submission: Gas Market Review Consultation Paper
DCCEEW is reviewing the ADGSM, HoA and Code of Conduct to implement a wholistic approach to achieving a competitive gas market. Currently, consumers are paying for the lack of a competitive market. ‘… The EUAA have long advocated for significant changes to the domestic gas market to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses and […]
EUAA Submission: AER Initial Draft Decision – Marinus Link
While Marinus will effectively be funded by the Federal Government, there is still a need to ensure costs are reviewed and oversighted as the Construction Costs will ultimately be paid for by consumers. ‘… The EUAA has been a member of the Marinus Link Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP) for a number of years and would […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM) Draft Report
WDR has had very little uptake compared to its estimated potential due to its complexity and transfer of risk to participants. There is now an opportunity to correct these errors in the WDR design to allow members to participate. ‘…. The EUAA is very supportive of the AEMC creating a workable two-sided market. However, take […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC East Coast Gas System (ECGS) Notice of Closure For Gas Infrastructure – Draft Determination
Closure of a single gas asset with over 10TJ capacity could have significant impact on the East Coast Gas System. As the transition of the electricity system relies heavily on gas, closure of a single <10TJ asset would place upward pressure on both gas and electricity prices. ‘… EUAA members are focussed on making products […]
NEM Review Point To A Consumer-Focused Energy Market
Today’s release of the NEM Review draft report is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), with its Chief Executive Officer stating that the report sets out a pathway that will deliver more consumer-focused energy markets. “The National Electricity Market (NEM) Review Expert Panel are […]
EUAA Submission: DCCEEW Aggregated Resources In The Capacity Investment Scheme – Consultation Paper
DCCEEW are proposing to add aggregated resources to the CIS. In general, aggregated resources are either already built or receive funding through other mechanisms (eg SRES). Adding these to the CIS will make the CIS less effective, increase system security requirements and cost consumers more. ‘… We do not support the inclusion of aggregated […]
New Research Showing Support For Gas and Growing Concerns About Cost Of Living Should Reassure Government That Protecting Domestic Gas Supply is The Right Move
Research undertaken by Redbridge on behalf of Australian Pipeline & Gas Association (APGA) demonstrates that Australians understand the critical role of gas in our manufacturing sector and support its ongoing role domestically, said leading Advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “It is pleasing to see the research […]
EUAA Submission: Roma Brisbane Pipeline 2027-32 Acces Arrangement Reference Service Proposal
Revenue proposals are a major area that EUAA can have an impact on the network charges that members receive. ‘… The EUAA is a member of the Stakeholder Reference Group established by APA to help shape the 2026 to 2031 Roma to Brisbane pipeline access arrangement. We have very much appreciated the comprehensive engagement that APA […]