EUAA Congratulates Rosemary Sinclair
EUAA Congratulates Rosemary Sinclair
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) wishes to acknowledge the important and lasting impacts of the advocacy and leadership provided by Energy Consumers Australia’s (ECA) inaugural CEO, Rosemary Sinclair. It was announced today that Ms Sinclair would be leaving ECA to take on a role outside the energy industry. “Rosemary has been a tireless […]
EUAA Submission: Improving Transparency and Extending MT PASA
The EUAA supports the preferable rule change made by the Commission and support the Commission’s conclusions from its assessment framework. Download submission attached here for full details.
EUAA Submission: COAG RIS – Gas Pipeline Regulation Reform
‘Our focus in this submission is the east coast gas market. We begin by outlining the key themes of our submission and our preferred regulatory framework. We then discuss the wider context of the impact of Government energy and climate policy on the future of gas pipelines before a more focussed discussion of the role […]
Marinus Link Business Case Outlines Cost in Solving our Future Energy Challenges
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the release of the business case for Marinus Link, the proposed new inter-connector between Victoria and Tasmania. “As increasing volumes of variable renewable energy enters our electricity system, we will need ways to firm that generation with flexible resources such as hydro,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, […]
Joint Statement: Cool Heads Needed To Manage A Hot Energy System
Summer is upon us and with predictions of extended periods of extreme heat we need to be conscious of the pressure this will place on our energy system. Energy suppliers, energy users, the market operator and governments are working hard to ensure that all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the energy system […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Victorian Government Derogation – RERT ERC 0283
‘In this current application, the Victorian Government, drawing on the August 2019 AEMO ESOO and other sources, argues that there is evidence of material changes since May 2019 that warrant re-opening of the issue under an expedited rule change process. Our previous submission on this matter focused on whether the derogation should be considered by […]
AEMC Right to Reject Proposed Changes to MLF
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes today’s rejection of the proposal to change the Marginal Loss Factor (MLF) methodology by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). “It is critical that our electricity markets operate in line with the National Electricity Objective, which ensures the market works in the best interests of consumers,” said […]
EUAA Submission: VIC Government Derogation – RERT ERC 0283
‘EUAA members are highly exposed to movements in both gas and electricity prices and have been under increasing stress due to escalating energy costs. These increased costs are either absorbed by the business, making it more difficult to maintain existing levels of employment or passed through to consumers in the form of increases in the […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Interim Reliability Forecasting Guidelines Consultation Paper
The EUAA welcomes the opportunity to make some brief comments on this consultation paper. Full submission attached…
Queensland Government Policies Delivering Measurable Outcomes for Gas Users
The efforts of the Queensland government to release acreage for domestic gas use has been demonstrated to deliver real outcomes for local energy users. Today’s announcement that the Queensland government will release new tenders for an additional 30,000 square kilometres with 30% reserved for domestic use is welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia […]
EUAA Welcomes CEFC Funding to Support Grid and Electricity Market Evolution
With electricity costs one of the top three biggest costs cited by large energy users, increased funding for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to share the costs of the evolution of our grid is welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “As we undergo a huge shift to increasing penetration of decentralised […]
EUAA Submission: Draft Rule Determination – National Gas Amendment (DWGM Simpler Wholesale Price) Rule 2019
See attached submission.