EUAA Submission: APA Direct Link Revenue Proposal 2025-30
EUAA Submission: APA Direct Link Revenue Proposal 2025-30
‘…. The EUAA has participated at all stages of APA’s development of its 2025-30 revenue proposal and we make the following brief comments on the AER’s Draft Decision and APA’s Revised Revenue Proposal: Subsequent to the publication of the Draft Decision, APA’s consumer engagement continued at a high standard in line with expectations in the […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Electricity Amendment (SA Jurisdictional Derogation – Interim Reliability Reserve Eligibility) Rule
‘… The EUAA has considered the request by the proponent to establish an exclusion for South Australia to clauses 3.20.3 (g) and (h) of the National Electricity Rules. These clauses prevent AEMO from negotiating with generation plants to supply interim reliability reserves (IRR) if they have participated in the National Electricity Market within the last […]
EUAA Submission: SA Department of Energy & Mining – Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism Proposed Scheme Design Consultation Paper
‘… The EUAA support the pursuit of net zero targets but this must be achieved at least cost, not at any cost. To do this, we support the creation of efficient, transparent markets and supportive, well-targeted government mechanisms and incentives. Additionally, we seek an equitable allocation of the costs and risks associated with the transition […]
The Energy Debate Needs To Change
The release of the Federal Coalitions energy policy last Friday saw the usual round of technology driven debate and dissection of economic modelling. The Energy Users’ Association of Australia’s (EUAA) view is this isn’t helpful as it ignores the key question – how are you going to do it? “All too often the energy debate […]
Victorian Government’s Confusing Gas Policy
A couple of days ago the Energy Users’ Association of Austraila (EUAA) publicly supported the Victorian Government’s belated realisation that we need to rapidly boost domestic gas supplies. Confidence to invest in new Victorian gas supplies is near zero which means we need a consistent, cohesive set of policies to restore the confidence of those […]
Victorian Government Announcement To Fast Track New Gas Welcomed By Large Energy Users
The Victorian Government commitment to fast tracking new gas supplies to support local manufacturing, heavy industry and peak power generation is welcomed by leading commercial and industrial energy user advocate, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The Victorian Government’s Economic Statement that lays out a plan to bring new gas to market and to […]
EUAA Submission: Ausnet Gas Access Arrangement Review 2023-2028
‘… We appreciate the opportunity to provide this submission on AusNet Services Variation Proposal to its 2023-28 Access Arrangement (AA) for its Victorian gas distribution network. The EUAA was deeply involved in all stages of the original AusNet Services access arrangement for 2023-28 – we were a member of the Expert Co-design Panel working with […]
National Electricity Market Review A Critical Step Towards Ensuring The Best Outcome For All Consumers As We Strive For Net Zero
Today’s announcement of a review into the National Electricity Market, led by an expert panel of highly regarded and knowledgeable experts, is welcomed by leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The path to net zero is becoming more challenging and so we welcome today’s announcement […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO CER Data Exchange Industry Co-Design – Consultation Paper
‘…The EUAA sees orchestration of Customer Energy Resources (CER) and maximising utilisation of distribution and transmission infrastructure as critical components of an efficient transition to a net zero electricity system. One part of the puzzle for ensuring CER’s active participation in the NEM is the ability for CER to be integrated into the electricity market […]
EUAA Submission: Allowing AEMO To Accept Cash As Credit Support Consultation Paper
‘…. Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission to the “Allowing AEMO to accept cash as credit support” rule change Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper). We would like to disclose that the rule change proponent Delta Electricity, is a Supporting Member of the EUAA. We have spoken to Delta Electricity about this rule change, […]
EUAA Submission: AER Ring-Fencing Guideline (Electricity Transmission) – Issues Paper
‘… 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 […]
EUAA Submission: Form Of Regulation Of SW Queensland Pipieline
‘… We make the following comments in support of our position. In our earlier submission on this matter, we noted the lack of information provided by the AER to help us answer the questions we were asked. We appreciate the analysis provided in the Draft Decision on the potential impact of regulation on pipeline tariffs, noting […]