The Government has given themselves a bigger stick. We hope they won’t need to use it.
The Government has given themselves a bigger stick. We hope they won’t need to use it.
The EUAA welcomes today’s announcement by the Federal Government of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism that will give it the power to limit gas exports. We are heartened to see the Government recognising there are critical domestic gas supply and cost issues that must be addressed. Our view is that with the introduction of the […]
Domestic Gas Security Mechanism a Positive Step for Industry and Households
Australia’s leading advocate for energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism that will give it the power to limit gas exports. “We are heartened to see the Government recognising there are critical domestic gas supply and cost issues […]
Demand Destruction Imminent if Gas Crisis Continues
In the days leading up to the second Federal Government meeting with major gas industry players it appears that a new gas price record has been set. “This week we have been contacted by a medium sized business in regional Queensland employing over 100 people that is currently paying $23 / Gj for natural gas […]
EUAA Submission to the Gas Pipeline Information Disclosure and Arbitration Framework review
EUAA members are highly exposed to movements in both gas and electricity prices and have been under increasing stress due to escalating energy costs. These costs are either absorbed by the business, making it more difficult to maintain existing levels of employment or passed through to consumers … Contact the EUAA for more details euaa@euaa.com.au
TransGrid joins EUAA as a Corporate Partner
As the operator and manager of the main high voltage transmission grid in NSW and the ACT, TransGrid enables more than 3 million homes and businesses to access a safe, reliable and affordable supply of electricity. TransGrid’s system transports electricity from sources of generation including wind, coal, solar, gas and hydro to large industrial customers and […]
Gas Plan Only Deals with Part of the Problem
Announcements in the last 24 hours that the gas industry will ensure peak electricity generation are welcomed but only deal with part of the gas crisis, warns the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “The announcement that Origin Energy has come to a commercial agreement to supply gas to the Pelican Point power station in […]
Message from the CEO
On Monday 27th March the EUAA attended the first of what is expected to be a number of meetings with the Federal Government to assist in resolving the current gas crisis and to ensure the long-term commercial sustainability of both the market and member companies. The communique from Ministers Sinodinous, Canavan and Frydenberg provides an overview […]
Time to clear the air on electricity pricing
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Turnbull Government announcement that it has requested the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into retail electricity prices. “Energy consumers need to have confidence that deregulated energy markets are working for them,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards. “Energy consumers feel they are either getting ripped […]
What’s in Store for Tasmania’s Energy Future?
Tasmanian Minister for State Growth, Minister for Energy, Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Matthew Groom MP, will share the government’s perspective and priorities for the year ahead in a keynote address kicking off the Energy Users Association of Australia’s (EUAA) 2017 Tasmanian Energy Forum today (Thursday March 23) at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, […]
Snowy Hydro Expansion creates Optimism for Large Energy User
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Federal Government’s plan to expand the Snowy Hydro scheme. “Expanding an existing resource such as the Snowy will likely improve energy security across the NEM and has the potential to reduce peak pricing which is good news for all energy users,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, […]
Prime Minister’s Gas Crisis Meeting Announcement: A Ray of Hope or False Dawn?
“Reports from Canberra that the Prime Minister has gained guarantees from a number of LNG exporters to ensure sufficient domestic gas supply is a welcome development,” said Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards. While details are yet to fully emerge, it is encouraging that the federal government and at least […]
Energy Users Critical to Gas Crisis Talks
Large energy users, represented by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has welcomed today’s meeting between the Prime Minister and senior gas industry executives but has also stressed that the primary focus of the National Gas Objective (NGO) must be the priority. The NGO clearly states that it exists ‘to promote efficient investment in, […]