Has enough been done in SA energy markets to protect supply during the summer peak?
Has enough been done in SA energy markets to protect supply during the summer peak?
The EUAA South Australia Energy Forum, on October 24 in Adelaide, will examine this and other critical energy market questions during a one-day forum designed to enable participants to ask tough questions and be part of the conversation. Key energy market players including AGNL, AEMO, CEFC, State government and opposition, AGL, Clipsal, Greensync, Adani Renewables and Schneider […]
Energy Users Call on All Parties to Work Together to Resolve Issues at Mount Piper Power Station
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is alarmed at reports that the 1400MW Mount Piper power station is at risk of closure and calls on all parties involved in the dispute to work actively and cooperatively to find a solution. “Energy users have experienced unprecedented price rises in energy bills in recent times. Further […]
Energy Users Welcome Gas Deal Announcement
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement that he has struck a deal with the gas companies involved in LNG experts from Gladstone to supply gas to the domestic market and overcome the forecast shortages over the next two years. “The announcement of a gas deal is a welcome relief […]
Energy Users Urge Government To Act On Gas Crisis
Following the release of the ACCC and AEMO reports yesterday (25 September 17) detailing domestic gas forecasted to have a shortfall of up to 108PJ, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) has urged the gas producers and the federal government to act. “The ACCC and AEMO reports highlight the perilous situation our domestic gas […]
SA Energy Forum – Register today!
The program for the South Australia Energy Forum, at the Crown Plaza Adelaide on 24 October is out! You won’t want to miss out on this sensational event designed to deliver thought provoking critique, along with open dialogue and innovative solutions – secure your seat to this fantastic event today! The SA Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Tom Koutsantonis, who is known […]
EUAA Submission – Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism
While a lot of public focus has been on ensuring sufficient gas for power generation over summer, commercial and industrial gas users continue to be faced with limited gas contract offers at very high prices that include restrictive terms and conditions that result in effective prices considerably above LNG netback… To access the full submission contact us […]
National Approach to Energy Reform Must Be The Goal
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has today cautioned against independent actions by State Governments to encourage more renewable energy as an inefficient approach to national energy market reform. “A nationally consistent and coordinated approach to energy market reform is the only way to provide long term certainty for investors and lower prices for […]
EUAA Submission – AEMC Review into the Scope of Economic Regulation Applied to Covered Pipelines
We welcome this current examination of the regulatory structure applying to covered pipelines and in particular the opportunity to apply the excellent work of the Gas Market Reform Group (GMRG) into this regulatory structure. In this reform work, we strongly support CPAG’s focus on the National Gas Objective – in the long-term interest of consumers… […]
Queensland electricity industry collaborates on future energy solution
More than 110 key electricity industry representatives gathered on Monday (7 August) to collaborate on the future of Queensland’s transmission network in a changing energy industry. Customers, consumers, government, renewable energy proponents and industry representatives attended Powerlink’s annual Transmission Network Forum, gaining an insight into future energy and demand forecasts, network development and future investment […]
Long Term Interests Of Consumers Must Be The Priority For Government And The Energy Industry
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes today’s meeting between the Federal Government and energy retailers, and we look forward to greater transparency being provided on energy bills and improved services to help consumers understand and manage their energy costs. “We hope the Federal Government and energy industry executives can agree that the long-term […]
EUAA Submission – Gas Pipeline Information Disclosure and Arbitration Framework
The key measures of success of the new framework will be the number of contracts successfully negotiated without recourse to arbitration and the absence of the monopoly profits identified in the ACCC East Coast Gas Inquiry. This will only come a bout with the potential user having all the required information that underpins a contract’s […]
Powerlink’s 2017 Transmission Annual Planning Report released
Powerlink’s high voltage transmission network is an integral part of the Queensland electricity supply system, with an important responsibility of delivering power to almost four million people. Powerlink has published its 2017 Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR), which forms a key part of Powerlink’s planning and decision-making for the future. The 2017 TAPR outlines the key […]