EUAA Submission: AER Review of Cost Benefit Analysis & RIT Application Guidelines
EUAA Submission: AER Review of Cost Benefit Analysis & RIT Application Guidelines
‘…. The EUAA recognises that the ISP is (currently) a transmission transition plan to enable the replacement of coal fired power generation with Variable Renewable Energy (VRE). It is therefore appropriate that the ISP calculates the emissions reduction potential for both the proposed transmission network and the generators that will connect to it in the […]
EUAA Submission: AER Basslink Consultation Paper – Commencement & Process Paper Amendment
‘… The EUAA makes this short submission supporting AER’s revised timeline with additional consultation in the Basslink Commencement and Process Paper. APA’s application to convert Basslink from a Market Network Service Provider (MNSP) to a prescribed Transmission Network Service Provider (TNSP) is a complex process that requires additional consideration and consultation. We consider that: In […]
ESOO Update Lays Bare The The Impact Of Closing Down Old Assets Before New Ones Are Ready To Go
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) Update released today, clearly demonstrates the impact of closing down old electricity assets before new assets are generating, said leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate AEMO on this important ESOO update that […]
EUAA Submission: Directlink Revenue Proposal 2025-30
‘… The EUAA participated in most of the stakeholder meetings and engaged with APA at all stages of their preparation of the proposal. This was a considerable and very welcome improvement in stakeholder engagement compared with that which was done for the current regulatory period reset. There was a genuine effort put into ensuring wide […]
Future Gas Strategy A Pragmatic Step Towards A Sustainable Low Carbon Future
Energy users welcome today’s announcement from the Federal Government signalling a Future Gas Strategy that is pragmatic in its approach to future energy and considers the needs of the country and the community as we transition to a zero-emission future. “We welcome the Future Gas Strategy,” said Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) Chief Executive […]
EUAA Submission: AER Enhanced Wholesale Monitoring & Reporting Guideline – Issues Paper
‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) Enhanced Wholesale Market Monitoring and Reporting Guideline. While the Issues Paper covers both electricity and gas, our particular focus is on the east coast gas market given it has substantially less transparency to consumers than the National Electricity Market. The […]
EUAA Submission: DCCEEW Electricity & Energy Sector Plan – Discussion Paper
‘… We support governments setting policies to drive the transition to net-zero, but governments need to be seen to be supporting the transition financially instead of transferring the costs and risks to consumers. We are concerned that at some point in the not-too-distant future, consumers will be unable or unwilling to continue funding the transition. […]
EUAA Submission: AER Values Of Customer Reliability Methodology – Draft Determination
‘… In our earlier submission on this matter[1], we set out our reasons for not supporting the proposed expedited process with particular focus on the proposed methodology for residential and small business customers. We are generally happy with the direct cost methodology being used for customer with demand >10MVA, though we would appreciate the opportunity […]
Transition Of Heavy Industry Key To Australia’s Net Zero Goals
Today’s announcement of grants under the federal Powering the Regions Fund to help heavy industry decarbonise is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I)energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Large businesses are critical to Australia’s economy and also key to our energy transition,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew […]
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 […]