The Energy Debate Needs To Change
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 […]
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 […]
Energy Users Welcome Policies That Deliver More Affordable Domestic Gas Supply
Numerous reports from independent bodies such as Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) clearly show that Australia has an urgent need for more gas, both for manufacturing and to support Australia’s transition to net zero. Therefore, the proposal from the Coalition to widen the scope of the Capacity […]
Victorian Government Recognition Of Gas’ Key Role In Energy Transition Welcomed
Reports highlighting the Victorian government’s acknowledgement of the critical role for gas in our energy transition is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We welcome the comments made by the Victorian government, acknowledging the critical role of gas in our community, both in terms […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
Maintaining Forward Momentum Towards Net Zero Critical For Business
Reports over the weekend that the Federal Coalition is considering stepping away from Australia’s net zero targets is concerning, said leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Business needs the certainty of a bipartisan approach to invest in technologies that allows it to compete in a […]