Victorian Government Renewable Energy Auction Raises Many Questions That Must Be Answered
Victorian Government Renewable Energy Auction Raises Many Questions That Must Be Answered
In responding to the Victorian Government announcement of a second round of renewable energy auctions, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is raising concerns about the future risks and costs associated with integrating large volumes of renewable energy into a system already showing signs of stress. “Renewable energy is already a significant part of […]
EUAA Submission: Renewing AEMO’s Engagement Model
‘We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Renewing AEMO’s engagement model discussion options paper (options paper) and commend AEMO on recognising that their past approach to stakeholder engagement is no longer fit for purpose and that change is required…’ Please download attached for full submission.
EUAA Submission: RSIG, MTPASA, EAAP
Amendments to the Reliability Standard Implementation Guidelines, MT PASA Process Description and Energy Adequacy Assessment Projection Guidelines Consultation Draft Determination and Report ‘… As we noted in our earlier submission on this matter, we continue to be concerned about the conservatism used by AEMO in its forecasting methodology. This has a large impact on the […]
Near Term Reliability Secure But Storm Clouds Are Gathering – AEMO 2020 ESOO
The release today of the annual Electricity Statement Of Opportunities (ESOO) by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) confirms that reliability of the energy system will meet required standards for the 2020/2021 summer and beyond. However, it also highlights the many challenges presented by an ageing fleet of coal fired power stations and rapid uptake […]
ACCC Puts Issues Facing Large Energy Users in the Spotlight at the 2020 Conference Series
The special guest at today’s Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA)’s 2020 Conference Series event was the Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Rod Sims, who used the opportunity to highlight the increasing challenges faced by large commercial and industrial energy users. “The recent release of the ACCC’s East Coast Gas report […]
ACCC Confirms More Work To Do On Gas Reform
The latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry Interim Report once again details divergence between LNG netback pricing and domestic gas price offers, and confirms more work is needed on gas market reform. The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), shares concerns expressed […]
EUAA Submission: System Services Rule Changes
‘We welcome the opportunity to respond to the System Services Rule Changes Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper) and appreciate the work being carried out by the AEMC and ESB to synthesise the many parallel policy and regulatory processes currently underway. It is clear that the rule change requests discussed in the Consultation Paper cross paths with […]
EUAA Submission: Thermal Generator Variable Heat Rates
‘As energy users we have no material view on thermal generator heat rates, but wanted to use this process to respond to your general invitation to comment on the updated cost benefit analysis. We recognise the difficulty faced by project proponents in such a challenging and highly volatile environment and appreciate that many assumptions and […]
2020 ISP- A Multi-Billion Dollar Consumer Funded Party
The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed the release of the Integrated System Plan (ISP) developed by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to enable the modernisation of our electricity grid. However, it cautioned that the costs and risks associated with it must […]
EUAA Submission: Regulatory Treatment of Inflation
‘This submission begins with some general comments including discussions with the Consumer Reference Group. It then responds to the specific questions asked by the AER in its Discussion Paper. On the basis of the evidence presented so far, we see no reason to change from our position of support for the AER’s Final Decision in […]
EUAA Submission: Draft Guidelines to make ISP Actionable
‘As we noted in our previous submission on this matter, the EUAA recognises the need to comprehensively evaluate the best pathways to a decentralized and decarbonised electricity system. The challenges that uncertainty on the timing of thermal plant retirement, increasing extreme weather events and the integration of new and emerging technologies, all require sophisticated analysis […]
EUAA Submission: Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper
‘We welcome this opportunity to provide our initial views on the Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper and look forward to participating in the various stakeholder engagement pathways. The discussion paper comes at an opportune time given the transition of energy markets is well underway and gaining in momentum. Over the last decade, a number of […]