Energy Users Welcome Policies That Deliver More Affordable Domestic Gas Supply
Energy Users Welcome Policies That Deliver More Affordable Domestic Gas Supply
Numerous reports from independent bodies such as Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) clearly show that Australia has an urgent need for more gas, both for manufacturing and to support Australia’s transition to net zero. Therefore, the proposal from the Coalition to widen the scope of the Capacity […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO – Amendments To The NSCAS Description And Quantity Procedure – Draft Determination
‘…When considering to make a submission to a market body’s consultation, we consider whether the consultation is genuine, or whether the market body has already made a decision and is therefore performing consultation to “tick the box”, whereby we have no impact. Our original submission on this matter raised two issues, both of which AEMO […]
EUAA Submission: Emissions Reduction & Resilience Plans – Tasmania’s Industrial Processes & Product Use Sector, & Tasmania’s Energy Sector
‘…We note that Tasmania has taken a different approach to other Australian jurisdictions to its emission reduction and resilience plan, mainly due to Tasmania reaching net zero emissions in 2014. However, Tasmania still has significant work to do to maintain this position and to meet its 200% renewable energy target. It is pleasing to see […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Determination – National Electricity Amendment (Integrating Price-Responsive Resources Into The NEM) Rule 2024 (ERC0352, RRC0051)
‘….The EUAA considers that the AEMC has struck a good balance between the rule change requested by AEMO and the needs of the market, including commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. AEMC’s proposal provides a level of simplicity and flexibility for C&I consumers while maintaining the veracity required by AEMO. While we are mostly supportive of […]
Victorian Government Recognition Of Gas’ Key Role In Energy Transition Welcomed
Reports highlighting the Victorian government’s acknowledgement of the critical role for gas in our energy transition is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We welcome the comments made by the Victorian government, acknowledging the critical role of gas in our community, both in terms […]
EUAA Submission NSW DCCEEW Opportunities For A Renewable Fuel Industry In NSW Discussion Paper
‘…It is pleased to see that the NSW DCCEEW have decided to review its Renewable Fuel Scheme because we consider that the current NSW RFS will not achieve its intended outcomes of decarbonisation of the gas network and will most likely delay or thwart industries efforts to decarbonise themselves. We believe this to be the […]
Electricity Statement Of Opportunities Shows An Improved Outlook, But We Are Running Out Of Wriggle Room
The Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) provides a more positive outlook than last year which is pleasing to see, but we must remain alert to the ongoing risks, said leading advocate for commercial and Industrial energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate AEMO […]
AER Delivers Balanced Outcome On Humelink
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has today released its final determination on what it believes to be the prudent and efficient cost of the $4.6 billion Humelink project. In it’s final determination the AER has approved total project costs that are approximately $300 million lower than that requested by project proponent Transgrid. “Getting these big […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Amendments To The NSCAS Description And Quantity Procedure
‘… The EUAA are supportive of the AEMC’s National Electricity Amendment (Improving security frameworks for the energy transition) Rule 2024 that sets out to ensure sufficient security frameworks are in place during the energy transition. Specifically, AEMC’s rule change adds inertia and system security to the NSCAS framework and sets out to provide AEMO powers […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Methodology For The Calculation Of Forward Looking Transmission Loss Factors
‘…. Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under AEMO’s proposed Methodology for the Calculation of Forward-Looking Transmission Loss Factors (FLLF). This submission supports the submission made by Shell Energy on this matter. In addition, EUAA highlights the following points …’ Please download attachment to read full submission.
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Determination – Providing Flexibility In Allocation Of Interconnector Costs
‘… The EUAA supports the Commission’s Draft Determination. The Commission have struck the right balance between implementation of political decisions while keeping the AER at arms-length from the decision and allowing for a more equitable allocation of costs between jurisdictions (as agreed by governments), where the number of connections and therefore the net bill impact could […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO ST PASA Replacement Project – Generator Recall Process
‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under AEMO’s ST PASA Replacement Project – Generator Recall Process. This submission supports the submission made by Shell Energy on this matter. In addition to this, the EUAA emphasises the following points: • We agree that there are potential significant benefits with the proposed rule change […]