Joint Statement: We All Have A Stake in Moving Forward with the Finkel Review
Joint Statement: We All Have A Stake in Moving Forward with the Finkel Review
The energy industry, its customers and other stakeholders agree: the imminent Finkel Review deserves full and fair consideration before governments take decisions that will have major implications for the security, reliability and affordability of Australia’s electricity system. Our organisations believe that the worst outcome for energy consumers and suppliers alike would be the absence of […]
EUAA Submission – AEMC Draft Rule On New Planning Arrangements For Replacement Assets by Electricity Network Businesses
The EUAA’s previous submission on the draft rule on new planning arrangements for replacement assets by electricity network businesses strongly supported the proposed rule change. Therefore, it is pleasing to see that the AEMC has substantially supported the AER’s proposal. It is one more step in the direction of a more comprehensive approach to achieving […]
Restart of Swanbank E Power Station Reassures Energy Users
The announcement to restart the Swanbank E gas fired power station in Queensland has been welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). In supporting the initiative, EUAA CEO Andrew Richards said “restarting Swanbank E gas fired power station will provide reassurance to large energy users at a time when energy security and pricing […]
Energy Futures Respond Immediately to QLD Government Ten Point Plan
“The Queensland government’s $1.16 billion plan to increase reliability and energy security has had an immediate impact on energy future prices providing real benefits and a ray of hope to all energy users,” said Energy Users Association of Australia CEO, Mr Andrew Richards. The Queensland government plan, which has been released ahead of the Finkel […]
Energy users are not a magic pudding
The peak industry body representing the needs of large energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA), are disappointed with this week’s Federal Court Decision that will see energy users pay billions more for energy network services over the coming years. A number of NSW network businesses have been successful in overturning price cuts […]
EUAA Submission – South Australian Energy Security Target
While we welcome the intent of the South Australian government to improve system security we are concerned about the introduction of the proposed scheme. Specifically we believe it will add significant cost to the annual electricity bills of South Australian energy users without necessarily altering the nature of the structure of the local market to provide […]
Resolving the energy crisis – everyone has a role to play
Energy users have never been under more pressure from rapidly escalating electricity and gas costs. It feels very much like a crisis. It’s time that all participants, from governments and regulators to generators and energy users come together to understand the issues and find solutions. That is the goal of the EUAA National Conference starting […]
Powerlink commitment to delivering value confirmed by AER Final Decision
Powerlink’s contribution to Queensland electricity bills is set to reduce after the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) Final Decision confirmed Powerlink’s commitment to deliver better value to consumers. Powerlink Chief Executive Merryn York said the business had sought to align with the AER’s guidelines and approach as much as possible and submit a Revenue Proposal that […]
Victorian Energy Forum: Lights out or a Brighter Future
Victorian Energy Forum: Lights out or a Brighter Future, Wednesday 26 July online registrations now open. Stay tuned for details, including speakers, to be announced soon. Upcoming events include the NSW Energy Forum, early September, date TBC and the South Australian Energy Forum, mid October, date TBC Sponsorship opportunities available. Read more here
If our energy future is renewable, what does this mean for affordability, reliability, security?
“Creating a reliable, secure and affordable energy system is integral for all Australian users and must be the focus in our energy market,” said Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards. “We are pleased to see reports of the federal Renewable Energy Target (RET) is lkely to be met before 2020 […]
EUAA Submission: 2017 Federal Climate Change Review
Over the last ten years Australia has given up its comparative advantage in competitively priced, highly reliable energy that has underpinned significant industrial development and employment for many decades. It is inconceivable to think that a country with resources that are the envy of the world cannot deliver competitively priced energy to its own population. […]
Unlocking pathways to reliable, secure and affordable energy is possible and in everyone’s best interests.
Today’s media coverage highlighting the ongoing challenges within the energy sector with comments that include ‘It wouldn’t be surprising if some big companies just make a decision to shut the doors and walk away sometime soon if this isn’t fixed’ should send shivers down the spine of policy makers and ring alarm bells for all […]