ESOO Shows An Improved Outlook, But We Are Running Out Of Wriggle Room
Electricity Statement Of Opportunities Shows An Improved Outlook, But We Are Running Out Of Wriggle Room
The Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) provides a more positive outlook than last year which is pleasing to see, but we must remain alert to the ongoing risks, said leading advocate for commercial and Industrial energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate AEMO […]
AER Delivers Balanced Outcome On Humelink
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has today released its final determination on what it believes to be the prudent and efficient cost of the $4.6 billion Humelink project. In it’s final determination the AER has approved total project costs that are approximately $300 million lower than that requested by project proponent Transgrid. “Getting these big […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Amendments To The NSCAS Description And Quantity Procedure
‘… The EUAA are supportive of the AEMC’s National Electricity Amendment (Improving security frameworks for the energy transition) Rule 2024 that sets out to ensure sufficient security frameworks are in place during the energy transition. Specifically, AEMC’s rule change adds inertia and system security to the NSCAS framework and sets out to provide AEMO powers […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO Methodology For The Calculation Of Forward Looking Transmission Loss Factors
‘…. Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under AEMO’s proposed Methodology for the Calculation of Forward-Looking Transmission Loss Factors (FLLF). This submission supports the submission made by Shell Energy on this matter. In addition, EUAA highlights the following points …’ Please download attachment to read full submission.
EUAA Submission: AEMC Draft Determination – Providing Flexibility In Allocation Of Interconnector Costs
‘… The EUAA supports the Commission’s Draft Determination. The Commission have struck the right balance between implementation of political decisions while keeping the AER at arms-length from the decision and allowing for a more equitable allocation of costs between jurisdictions (as agreed by governments), where the number of connections and therefore the net bill impact could […]
EUAA Submission: AEMO ST PASA Replacement Project – Generator Recall Process
‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission under AEMO’s ST PASA Replacement Project – Generator Recall Process. This submission supports the submission made by Shell Energy on this matter. In addition to this, the EUAA emphasises the following points: • We agree that there are potential significant benefits with the proposed rule change […]
Joint Statement On The Need For Climate & Energy Policy Certainty
As Australia’s energy and climate ministers prepare to meet this week, our organisations reinforce the importance of a certain, credible and consistent policy framework to business, industry and investors; the community sector; consumers; advocates for the environment; farmers; people and communities experiencing disadvantage; property and the built environment; and workers. Australia’s energy systems provide an […]
Key Gas Market Reforms Still A Work In Progress
The latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry Report, released today, shows that while some progress is being made to build a workably competitive gas market, key reforms like the Gas Industry Code of Conduct are very much a work in progress, noted leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Electricity Amendment (Bringing Early Works Forward To Improve Transmission Planning) Rule 2024
‘…We believe that any improved cost estimates should be delivered at an AACE Class 3 or better, or else the early works do not save consumers’ costs and only leads to the TNSP transferring risk to consumers. Likewise, saving time on long-lead time items only benefits if the TNSP can manage the rest of the […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Electricity Amendment (RRO Exemption For Bi-Directional Units) Rule 2024
‘…Under current RRO obligations, retailers, large energy users and, notably, bi-directional units (BDU) with annual electricity consumption (from charging from the grid) above 10GWh per annum, are liable entities to the RRO. However, BDU provide other services, including contingency and regulation Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) lower services (including the new 1 second very fast […]
AEMO 2024 ISP Highlights The Need For Better Coordination & Collaboration To Manage The ‘Messy Middle’ Of The Energy Transition
Today’s release of the 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) highlights the challenges, risks and opportunities of decarbonising the energy system, along with the urgent need to better manage the ‘messy middle’ of the energy transition that we have entered. “It is evident that better coordination, more collaboration and […]
EUAA Submission: NDCCEEW Review Of Long Duration Storage (Part 6 Of The Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020)
‘… The EUAA is a strong advocate for stable government policies that encourage investment without government unduly limiting technical capability or capacity. The current Consultation Paper combined with the Consumer Advocate’s and NDCCEEW’s interpretation of the EII Act are creating an environment of sovereign risk, discouraging investors and limiting technical capability of the NSW storage […]