Federal – State Government Coordiation A Welcome Step In The Transformation Of Our Energy System
Federal – State Government Coordiation A Welcome Step In The Transformation Of Our Energy System
Energy users welcome today’s announcement of a 6GW tender under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) that includes the Federal Government also moving to collaborate with the NSW Government on the rollout of at least 2.2GW of new energy assets in NSW. “For some time we have been concerned by the apparent lack of coordination of […]
EUAA Submission: National Electricity Amendment (Providing Flexibility In The Allocation Of Interconnector Costs) Rule (ERC0383)
‘…The EUAA is aware of issues related to fairness and equity for consumers in allocating interconnector costs for new interconnectors, particularly Marinus Link. Utilising the existing NER cost allocation methodology, Victorian and Tasmanian consumers would pay a similar gross amount. When these similar amounts are disbursed amongst the individual consumers, an individual Tasmanian consumer would […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Determination – National Electricity Amendment (Unlocking CER Benefits Through Flexible Trading) Rule (ERC0346)
‘… The EUAA sees benefits in creating consistency in the regulation of the services that are currently being supplied through third parties (such as FRMP’s) with those that already exist for retailers. The EUAA understands that Consumer Energy Resources (CER) refers to many different technologies that may be utilised differently with different price signals. These include […]
EUAA Submission: AER Values of Customer Reliability Methodology – Draft Determination
‘… We have strongly supported past AEMO and AER VCR valuation processes and look forward to being able to do so again in 2024. Our objective in objecting to the expedited process is not to get a lower VCR. Our objective is to get a robust VCR that is the result of a comprehensive engagement […]
EUAA Submission: Transmission STPIS Review- MIC & NCC
‘… Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission for the Issues Paper: Transmission Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STPIS) Review: Market Impact Component (MIC) and Network Capability Component (NCC). The MIC was designed to incentivise TNSPs to undertake outages when they have little to no impact on wholesale market prices (i.e. avoid planned outages […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC – Draft Determination National Electricity Amendment (Expanding The Transmission Ring-Fencing Framework) Rule
‘…The EUAA supports an equitable transition of the NEM to reach net zero-emissions. This must be undertaken at least cost to consumers while ensuring the NEM continues to be fit-for-purpose while having full transparency in all investment justifications, including costs and tender processes. The EUAA was concerned that without a rule change to close the […]
EUAA Submission: Transgrid Humelink – Stage 2 (Delivery) Contingent Project Application
‘…. Given the scale of what was required to transition the NEM was well known almost 10 years ago it is reasonable to believe that Transgrid (and other transmission network service providers) had (or should have had) a clear understanding of the full range of risks and costs involved and made decisions to invest in […]
$1B Announcement To Support Local Manufacturing Welcomed By Energy Users
Today’s announcement from the Albanese Governments of a $1billion package of support to develop solar panel manufacturing in Australia is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We welcome support for local manufacturing that enables the transformation of our economy as we aim to […]
EUAA Submission: Form of Regulation Review – SWQP
‘… The EUAA has been a strong supporter over many years of the Gas Market reforms that followed confirmation in the first ACCC Gas report in April 20161 that all parts of the gas supply chain were exercising market power. In the area of gas pipeline reforms, we have been strong supporter of the various […]
EUAA Submission: Capacity Investment Scheme Implementation Design Paper
‘… Recognising that the current version of the CIS has significantly expanded objectives both in scope and scale (23GW of generation and 9GW dispatchable capacity) we remain concerned that dispatchable capacity aspect of the CIS will tend to support relatively short duration storage (i.e. 2-6-hour batteries). While this may be acceptable within the context of recent […]
EUAA Submission: Changes to Reserve Level Declaration Guidelines Draft Report
‘… AEMO are proposing to change both the model for calculation of the forecasting uncertainty measure (FUM) and add an additional time of day input variable. The use of the FUM is a critical component in the declaration of a forecast lack of reserve in the short term projected assessment of system adequacy (ST PASA) […]
AEMO 2024 GSOO Is Another Warning Sign That The Energy System Is Close To The Edge: Urgent Action Is Required
The release of the 2024 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) yet again highlights the need for urgent and decisive action to secure future energy supplies. The 2024 GSOO highlights that new investment is urgently needed if gas supply from 2028 is to keep up with demand from homes […]