CASE STUDY: EUAA Successfully Influences AEMC's Integrating Price Responsive Resources (IPRR) Draft Determination
CASE STUDY: EUAA Successfully Influences AEMC’s Integrating Price Responsive Resources (IPRR) Draft Determination
BACKGROUND In 2024/25 AEMO had become increasingly concerned about its ability to effectively balance the grid due to the enormous volume of Consumer Energy Resources (CER) resources (i.e. rooftop solar and batteries) being deployed which sit behind the customers meter and are therefore, essentially invisible. For industry, AEMO were also looking at refrigeration and industrial […]
CASE STUDY: EUAA Ensures Appropriate Gas Supply For Members With Large Gas Usage
BACKGROUND In 2024, an EUAA member with large gas consumption was informed that their gas distributor would be supplying a hydrogen blended gas to their premises from 2028. While hydrogen blended gas is suitable for large industrial and residential premises who use gas to cook or boil water, it is inappropriate for most large C&I […]
Keynote address: Australian Foundry Institue National Conference
Speaker: Andrew Richards, CEO, Energy Users’ Association of Australia Title: Powering Through Change: Challenges, Trends and Opportunities in Australia’s Energy Markets ‘…Good morning everyone, It’s a real pleasure to be here with you at the Australian Foundry Institute National Summit. Thank you for the warm welcome. Before we begin, I’d like to acknowledge the […]
Inside Australia’s Industrial Evolution: Lessons from the Frontline of Innovation
There’s no substitute for seeing industrial transformation up close. Recent EUAA industry tours with Visy, Wilson Transformers, Rio Tinto and BlueScope Steel offered exactly that—powerful, real-world insights into how leading manufacturers are adapting to a rapidly changing energy landscape. Each visit revealed how these businesses are actively reshaping their operations to meet ambitious sustainability goals, […]
EUAA Partnership with B2B Forum
Held annually in Melbourne over two days, Power + Utilities Australia is key forum bringing together opposing voices, a diversity of opinions and experiences, to have difficult conversations around the energy transition. The EUAA has partnered with the organisers this year who, through their Leadership Summit, connect industry to facilitate conversations, share ideas, join the […]
Mediation Now An Option In Pipeline Access Disputes
Mediation over arbitration in any situation is typically less costly and quicker when resolving a dispute. It’s now an option for small gas shippers to use in pipeline access disputes following reforms earlier this year to the gas pipeline regulatory framework. The AER welcomed these reforms to make it easier for small shippers to resolve […]
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EUAA Life Membership: honouring exceptional service & contribution
Life Membership honours individual association member representatives, former members or staff whose exceptional, loyal and outstanding service and contribution has provided measurable benefits to the association over an extended period of time. Current EUAA members are invited to nominate individuals for life membership consideration. Nominations for Life Membership are due by COB April 3 and […]
EUAA welcomes Powerlink’s new Chief Executive Officer
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes Powerlink’s new Chief Executive Officer, Professor Paul Simshauser AM. “With a huge transition underway in our energy markets and with Powerlink at the front line with some huge projects seeking to connect into their network in Queensland, Paul’s expertise and experience comes at the perfect time for […]
EUAA Corporate Partners respond to COVID pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for all parts of the community and we are pleased to see many positive initiatives from energy industry to assist energy users during this time. While we have seen the Australian Energy Regulator set out its expectations during the crisis, we have also seen Energy Charter signatories take […]
Energy users represent customer voice on electricity issues
Essential Energy has welcomed five new members to its Customer Advocacy Group (CAG), including CEO of the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), Andrew Richards. The group is one of Essential Energy’s core customer forums, representing local communities in ensuring the regional NSW poles and wires business consults closely and stays attuned to local issues. […]
Schneider Electric’s Weekly Outlook
Schneider’s Weekly Outlook is available to full EUAA Members as part of their membership and also available to Schneider Electric clients. This is a brief excerpt from this weekly outlook. If you’re interested in learning more about Schneider Electric Research and Forecasting services, please contact us at euaa@euaa.com.au