EUAA Welcomes Federal Government Energy Consultation Paper
EUAA Welcomes Federal Government Energy Consultation Paper
The peak body representing large energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes the Federal Government’s Underwriting New Generation Investment consultation paper which proposes a number of strategies aimed at addressing some fundamental issues within the electricity sector. The consultation paper outlines opportunities to bring greater certainty to financing new investment which aims […]
Addressing All Parts of the Energy Trilemma is Essential
Ahead of the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council meeting this week, representatives of Australia’s small and large businesses; conservation groups; energy network, supply and services sectors; investors; property sector; and social services sector have together agreed that driving down electricity costs is urgent, and that addressing emissions and reliability are not only critical in […]
EUAA Submission: Response to OTC Transparency in the NEM
See attached Reponse to Over the Counter Transparency in the NEM submission.
EUAA Submission: Market Making Requirements in the NEM
The debate around the competitiveness of the NEM has continued for many years. Consumers claim that generators have been “manipulating” the market and generators respond that they are “operating within the rules”. Change have been introduced eg “good faith bidding” rules in 2015 that were designed to address the perceived market manipulation. Consumers argue that […]
Energy users represent customer voice on electricity issues
Essential Energy has welcomed five new members to its Customer Advocacy Group (CAG), including CEO of the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), Andrew Richards. The group is one of Essential Energy’s core customer forums, representing local communities in ensuring the regional NSW poles and wires business consults closely and stays attuned to local issues. […]
Schneider Electric’s Weekly Outlook
Schneider’s Weekly Outlook is available to full EUAA Members as part of their membership and also available to Schneider Electric clients. This is a brief excerpt from this weekly outlook. If you’re interested in learning more about Schneider Electric Research and Forecasting services, please contact us at euaa@euaa.com.au
Federal ALP Gas Policy Could Provide Much Needed Price Relief
Today, the Federal ALP have laid out a national gas plan that could decouple domestic gas prices from international LNG prices if thoughtfully implemented and well managed. In particular, the introduction of a permanent gas export control trigger could play a central role in lowering domestic gas prices and is a step beyond current Federal measures, which […]
EUAA Submission: SA Energy Transformation – Riverlink RIT-T
We have reviewed the Project Assessment Draft Report (PADR) and have consulted with other end user advocates who have been most useful in the preparation of this submission. We have also spoken to a number of our South Australian and New South Wales members, many of whom have not been consulted directly by either Electranet […]
Queensland Energy Forum: Control your Energy Future
An opportunity to regroup and refocus on the positives in energy. The Queensland Energy Forum at the Hilton, Brisbane, on November 1 from 1-5pm + drinks, brings together a group of insightful speakers who will share the the latest in market intelligence on gas and electricity, consider options for now and the future to ensure […]
EUAA Submission: Supplementary Submission RERT Enhancement
In our submission on this matter in late July, the EUAA highlighted how our members had recently received invoices for RERT, sometimes totalling hundreds and thousands of dollars, which were unexpected and not budgeted for. In many cases there was little explanation for this cost from their retailer. Members efforts to get detailed explanations of […]
Summary of EUAA Submissions July-Aug 18
The attached document provides a summary of recent submissions made by the EUAA to a raft to of energy issues. If you’re not already on a committee and want to get more involved, please contact us via euaa@euaa.com.au
Have we just wasted the last 2 years on the energy policy rollercoaster?
Two years of expert analysis, exhaustive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and an unprecedented level of agreement on an energy policy that provides an improved level of certainty for investors and a managed transition of our energy system, appears to have been a waste of time, energy and money after the Prime Minister’s […]