Stop Circling the Airport, its Time to Land the NEG
Stop Circling the Airport, its Time to Land the NEG
While today’s announcement from COAG confirms that talks to resolve the impasse on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will continue, energy users are concerned that remaining in a holding pattern for too long only increases the risk that system reliability will fall and consumer costs will go up. “Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) encourages […]
If NEG is Rejected, Do You Have a Plan B?
For those who are considering rejecting the NEG, Australia’s peak body representing large energy consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), would ask this simple question. What is your plan B and why is it better than this proposal? “Based on what we have seen and heard, there are no alternative plans,” said EUAA […]
Energy Security Board has listened to energy users, now it’s up to our politicians.
With the release of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) Final Detailed Design late yesterday, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is calling on politicians from all sides of the debate to support the NEG as the best available opportunity to bring an end to the energy and climate policy chaos of the last 15 […]
EUAA Submission: Enhancement of the RERT Mechanism
The current uncertain state of the NEM and the tightening supply/demand balance supports the need for AEMO to have an efficient and low cost RERT type mechanism as part of its operational levers to meet the reliability standard. The EUAA also recognise the important potential role of the RERT in AEMO’s procurer of last resort […]
Essential Energy drones take power network inspection to new levels
Essential Energy is utilising innovative drone technology to inspect power poles, zone substations and other critical electrical assets across its network. Drones provide an efficient, cost-effective alternative to the regular ground-based and aerial inspections Essential Energy undertakes as part of its extensive maintenance program. The drones – or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – capture vital […]
Integrated System Plan should not be seen as a green light to overbuild our energy system…..again.
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the release of the Integrated System Plan (ISP) by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and acknowledges that a greater level of centralised planning is required to deliver a least cost outcome for consumers. However, this least cost outcome will fail to materialise if it triggers another round […]
EUAA Submission: NEG Draft Detailed Design Consultation Paper
We have reviewed the Emissions Guarantee elements of the NEG and are in general agreement with the approach adopted by the ESB. The introduction of the Emissions Registry (the registry) is a welcome step towards greater coordination of the various state and federal emissions reduction activities. We encourage the ESB to consider the ability of […]
ACCC Confirms that Customers are Important
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the ACCC Retail Electricity Pricing Report that confirms customers are important and that delivering better outcomes for them should be the enduring focus of energy market reform. “The ACCC has conducted an exhaustive investigation into the Australian retail energy market and found that in many cases, customers […]
EUAA Submission: National Energy Guarantee Commonwealth Elements
We are supportive of the NEG as we believe it has the potential to provide a level of stability to the transition of energy markets that is already underway and is set to continue for some years to come. If the architecture of the NEG is coupled with enduring bipartisan support we believe it will […]
Australian Energy Market Commission Gas Market Reforms a Positive Step for Consumers
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) has welcomed today’s release of the final report into key gas market reforms by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) that will help put downward pressure on gas prices for consumers. The Review into the Scope of Economic Regulation Applied to Covered Pipelines Final Report makes numerous recommendations that […]
EUAA Submission: AER Powers and Civil Penalty Regime
In summary, the EUAA supports proposed amendments to the national energy laws to give the Australian Energy Regulator the power to compel individuals to appear before it and give evidence. We agree with the conclusions of the 2013 Review of Enforcement regimes under the National Energy Laws that this power would provide the AER’s power […]
Energy Users Welcome Next Stage of NEG, Questions Remain over Some Policy Details
Australia’s peak body representing large energy consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the latest details about the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) released today (15 June 2018). “The Energy Security Board (ESB) has worked hard in a limited timeframe to bring the NEG to this point and we welcome their commitment to developing […]