Targeted Support a Step in the Right Direction
Targeted Support a Step in the Right Direction
Welcoming today’s joint announcement from the Federal and NSW Governments that support a range of initiatives intended to improve energy flow and flexibility, increase domestic gas supply, integrate renewable energy and enhance reliability in NSW, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) said that this kind of joint agreement and collaboration is critical to overcome […]
EUAA Submission: Supplementary Submission – AER ISP Guidelines
‘The foundation of the new rules is the assumption that the consultation process on the ISP will provide sufficient opportunity for stakeholders to provide input into the debate on assumptions and modelling methodology. On this basis it is proposed that disputes can only be raised on matters of process, and only after the final ISP […]
EUAA Supports the Continuation of ADGSM and Measures to Increase Domestic Gas Supply
Representing many of Australia’s largest energy users, including some that spend almost $1 million each day on gas, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) supports the continuation of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) and the government’s commitment to consider policies that increase domestic gas supply and competition. “We welcome the findings of […]
EUAA Submission: ESB Consultation on Draft ISP Rules
‘We support the development of the ISP and see it having a crucial role in facilitating this transition pathway at the most efficient cost to consumers, provided there is thorough, transparent and respectful engagement along with rigorous, independent oversight of costs and benefits. Therefore, the EUAA is focused on ensuring the development of the ISP […]
EUAA Submission: AER Guidelines To Make The ISP Actionable
‘We support the development of the ISP and see it having a crucial role in facilitating this transition pathway at the most efficient cost to consumers, provided there is thorough, transparent and respectful engagement. This engagement must go beyond a “show and tell” approach where consumers are simply presented with an ISP that has been […]
EUAA Submission: Transmission Loss Factors – Adani Rule Change
‘While we recognise that parts of the network are experiencing congestion, which is reflected in declining MLF’s, we do not see how diluting this important market signal will lead to better outcomes for those impacted generators or consumers. In fact, in moving from MLF to ALF, congestion may in fact worsen resulting in periods of […]
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 […]