EUAA Submission: Including Distribution Network Resilience In The NER ERC0400
EUAA Submission: Including Distribution Network Resilience In The NER ERC0400
‘… There is no doubt that recent extreme weather events in Victoria and forecasts of an increased incidence of these events throughout the NEM have brought the issue of how networks and their customers deal with those events to the forefront of public debate on the impact of climate change. While the AER issued its […]
EUAA Submission: AER System Security Network Support Payment Draft Guideline
‘… The EUAA supports AER’s role in ex-ante reviews of draft system security network support payment contracts to ensure that system security investments by TNSP’s are prudent and efficient. We do, however have concerns with the Draft Guideline as it currently reads. Firstly, the option Consultation on an application at part 3.4 of the Draft […]
Tasmanian Member Mixer
We’re kicking off the year with a Tasmanian Member Mixer on Tuesday February 18 from 4-6pm kindly hosted by Solstice Energy. This will be a chance to catch up on the latest energy news as well as what is on the horizon in 2025. Prior to the drinks we are also able to offer an […]
EUAA Submission: Electricity Network Fact Sheets For The 2024 Benchmarking Report
‘…Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Fact Sheets for electricity transmission and distribution. We make the following suggestions which are focussed on the ‘What is productivity benchmarking?’ sections…’ Please download attachment to read full submission.
Energy Users Welcome Policies That Deliver More Affordable Domestic Gas Supply
Numerous reports from independent bodies such as Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) clearly show that Australia has an urgent need for more gas, both for manufacturing and to support Australia’s transition to net zero. Therefore, the proposal from the Coalition to widen the scope of the Capacity […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO – Amendments To The NSCAS Description And Quantity Procedure – Draft Determination
‘…When considering to make a submission to a market body’s consultation, we consider whether the consultation is genuine, or whether the market body has already made a decision and is therefore performing consultation to “tick the box”, whereby we have no impact. Our original submission on this matter raised two issues, both of which AEMO […]
EUAA Submission: Emissions Reduction & Resilience Plans – Tasmania’s Industrial Processes & Product Use Sector, & Tasmania’s Energy Sector
‘…We note that Tasmania has taken a different approach to other Australian jurisdictions to its emission reduction and resilience plan, mainly due to Tasmania reaching net zero emissions in 2014. However, Tasmania still has significant work to do to maintain this position and to meet its 200% renewable energy target. It is pleasing to see […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Determination – National Electricity Amendment (Integrating Price-Responsive Resources Into The NEM) Rule 2024 (ERC0352, RRC0051)
‘….The EUAA considers that the AEMC has struck a good balance between the rule change requested by AEMO and the needs of the market, including commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. AEMC’s proposal provides a level of simplicity and flexibility for C&I consumers while maintaining the veracity required by AEMO. While we are mostly supportive of […]
Victorian Government Recognition Of Gas’ Key Role In Energy Transition Welcomed
Reports highlighting the Victorian government’s acknowledgement of the critical role for gas in our energy transition is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We welcome the comments made by the Victorian government, acknowledging the critical role of gas in our community, both in terms […]
EUAA Submission NSW DCCEEW Opportunities For A Renewable Fuel Industry In NSW Discussion Paper
‘…It is pleased to see that the NSW DCCEEW have decided to review its Renewable Fuel Scheme because we consider that the current NSW RFS will not achieve its intended outcomes of decarbonisation of the gas network and will most likely delay or thwart industries efforts to decarbonise themselves. We believe this to be the […]
Electricity Statement Of Opportunities Shows An Improved Outlook, But We Are Running Out Of Wriggle Room
The Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) provides a more positive outlook than last year which is pleasing to see, but we must remain alert to the ongoing risks, said leading advocate for commercial and Industrial energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate AEMO […]
AER Delivers Balanced Outcome On Humelink
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has today released its final determination on what it believes to be the prudent and efficient cost of the $4.6 billion Humelink project. In it’s final determination the AER has approved total project costs that are approximately $300 million lower than that requested by project proponent Transgrid. “Getting these big […]