AGL’S Crib Point Import Terminal Commitment Another Positive Sign for Energy Users
AGL’S Crib Point Import Terminal Commitment Another Positive Sign for Energy Users
AGL’S announcement to commit $37m to further its Crib Point LNG import terminal has been welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) as positive signal for energy users that rely on gas for manufacturing. “While gas prices and availability have marginally improved this year, it continues to be a high-priced fuel putting manufacturers […]
EUAA Submission: Value of Customer Reliability Rule Change
The EUAA is a strong advocate for energy users and firmly believes that the primary objective of energy markets should be to serve the long-term interests of the consumer as stated in the NEO and NGO. There can be no doubt that energy users, both large and small, are experiencing unprecedented increases in both electricity […]
Proposed Port Kembla LNG Import Terminal Welcomed By Energy Users
Today’s announcement that Port Kembla has been identified as a possible site for a new LNG import terminal is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The EUAA represents large energy users that include many who rely on gas to make the products we use every day, including bricks, plastics and fertilisers. We […]
2018 National Conference Wrap
The 2018 National Conference: Future Thinking held on May 2-3 at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne brought together a broad range of speakers from across the energy landscape. We would like to thank all those who participated in the event as speakers, sponsors and delegates. Your valuable contributions and support are the key to making this […]
COAG Heading in the Right Direction on National Energy Guarantee
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), the peak body representing large energy consumers, welcomes progress made today at the COAG Energy Ministers meeting where Federal and State governments have agreed to continue working towards finalising the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). “While more work still needs to be done, we welcome the bipartisan support for […]
Energy Users Encourage all States and Territories to Work Constructively Towards Bipartisan Energy Policy
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), the peak body representing large energy consumers, encourages all states and territory governments to work proactively and constructively at Friday’s COAG discussions to further the design and potential of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). “National energy policy is vital to ensure long term downward pressure on energy prices, […]
Joint Statement: Keep Working on the National Energy Guarantee
With the COAG Energy Council meeting later this week to consider the National Energy Guarantee, our organisations call for further progress to be made towards designing a workable solution which addresses emissions reduction, reliability, and affordability across our energy system. Australian industry and households alike require competitively priced energy. Reliable supply is critical to our […]
Consumers welcome Minister’s pragmatism to find energy resolution
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes comments reported in media today from the Minister for the Environment and Energy, the Hon Josh Frydenberg, that brings a refreshing dose of reality and pragmatism to the energy debate. “The Minister’s comments give hope to energy users who are seeking a solution to the energy crisis […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Report – Review into the scope of economic regulation applied to covered pipelines
The EUAA welcomes the Commission’s recommendations in regarding a greater range of reference services, greater information disclosure and a fast track arbitration regime, including pipeline expansion as part of the pipeline, greater consumer involvement in the AER regulatory process and removal of part of the regulatory discretion framework. However… download the full submission below
EUAA Submission: NEG Draft Design Consultation Paper
While what has been proposed in the Consultation Paper is far from perfect, we recognise that many policy options that would deliver more efficient, market-based solutions have been “taken off the table” for reasons outside of the ESB’s control. So, while we have raised a number of concerns with the proposed design of the NEG […]
2018 Tasmanian Energy Forum Presentations
Dear Delegates, It was great to see you at the Tasmanian Energy Forum this year. We trust you found the event valuable and insightful and an opportunity to further your networks in Tassie energy. Below you will find the presentations from the afternoon event. Thank you again to all of our presenters for sharing their […]
EUAA Submission: AER Wholesale Electricity Market Performance Monitoring
‘The EUAA strongly supports the overall AER Draft Statement of approach. Key is flexibility around the issues the AER is able to examine to arrive at its conclusions and recommendations such as products considered, definition of markets, determining time periods, impact of different generation technologies and the role of Government policy. The electricity market is […]