EUAA Submission: NEM Wholesale Market Setting Review Initial Consultation
EUAA Submission: NEM Wholesale Market Setting Review Initial Consultation
‘…The EUAA supports the pursuit of net zero targets and a lower emissions stationary energy sector. As we transition from a highly centralised generation system dominated by dispatchable thermal generators to a highly decentralised system dominated by Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) a number of key challenges are becoming apparent that include: • Traditional dispatchable fossil […]
EUAA Submission: Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper
‘… At the EUAA, we support the design of rules, legislation and procedures that achieve efficient, cost effective and equitable outcomes for networks, developers and consumers. As the proposed Victorian Industrial Renewable Gas Guarantee currently stands, it does not achieve these outcomes as it is trying to achieve a cost reduction for a limited group […]
EUAA Submission: AER Electricity Transmission Network Service Providers Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme Proposed Amendments
‘… The EUAA supports the design of incentive schemes in order to achieve efficient, cost effective and equitable outcomes for networks and consumers. If an incentive scheme is no longer working, the EUAA encourages re-designing the incentive scheme so that it functions as it was intended. With a changing NEM, this may require regular updates […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Electricity Amendment (Improving The Cost Recovery Arrangements For Transmission Non-Network Options) Rule – Draft Determination
‘… The EUAA is supportive of the Commission’s work in aligning the framework for non-network options (NNOs) arising from a Regulatory Investment Test-Transmission (RIT-T) with the framework for network options, that is by providing an ex-ante review process and allowing TNSPs to receive reimbursement of the costs in the year that it was expended. This creates […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Electricity Amendment (Inter-Regional Settlements Residue Arrangements For Transmission Loops) Rule 2025 Draft Determination
‘… When AEMO first proposed to operate Project Energy Connect (PEC) as a transmission loop, we recognised that this would have detrimental financial implication for consumers. As we suggested to AEMO in our submission to them: The EUAA is aware that the building of PEC will already impact customer’s bills through increased TUOS in NSW […]
EUAA Submission: AER Electricity Transmission Ring-Fencing Guideline Version 5
‘…The EUAA supports an equitable transition of the NEM to reach net zero-emissions. This must be undertaken efficiently, while ensuring the NEM continues to be fit-for-purpose and has full transparency in all investment justifications, including costs and tender processes. The EUAA was concerned that without a rule change to close the gaps in the transmission […]
Green Aluminium Production Credit Will Deliver Benefits To Industry, Regional Communities & Drive Additional Renewable Energy
The Federal Government’s announcement of a Green Aluminium Production Credit provides an important tool for the industry to continue to grow whilst helping Australia to reach its emission reduction goals, said leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) . “We congratulate the Federal Government on this […]
EUAA Submission: APA Direct Link Revenue Proposal 2025-30
‘…. The EUAA has participated at all stages of APA’s development of its 2025-30 revenue proposal and we make the following brief comments on the AER’s Draft Decision and APA’s Revised Revenue Proposal: Subsequent to the publication of the Draft Decision, APA’s consumer engagement continued at a high standard in line with expectations in the […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Electricity Amendment (SA Jurisdictional Derogation – Interim Reliability Reserve Eligibility) Rule
‘… The EUAA has considered the request by the proponent to establish an exclusion for South Australia to clauses 3.20.3 (g) and (h) of the National Electricity Rules. These clauses prevent AEMO from negotiating with generation plants to supply interim reliability reserves (IRR) if they have participated in the National Electricity Market within the last […]
EUAA Submission: SA Department of Energy & Mining – Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism Proposed Scheme Design Consultation Paper
‘… The EUAA support the pursuit of net zero targets but this must be achieved at least cost, not at any cost. To do this, we support the creation of efficient, transparent markets and supportive, well-targeted government mechanisms and incentives. Additionally, we seek an equitable allocation of the costs and risks associated with the transition […]
The Energy Debate Needs To Change
The release of the Federal Coalitions energy policy last Friday saw the usual round of technology driven debate and dissection of economic modelling. The Energy Users’ Association of Australia’s (EUAA) view is this isn’t helpful as it ignores the key question – how are you going to do it? “All too often the energy debate […]
Victorian Government’s Confusing Gas Policy
A couple of days ago the Energy Users’ Association of Austraila (EUAA) publicly supported the Victorian Government’s belated realisation that we need to rapidly boost domestic gas supplies. Confidence to invest in new Victorian gas supplies is near zero which means we need a consistent, cohesive set of policies to restore the confidence of those […]