Energy Users Fear Gas Reservation Scheme No Better Than Status Quo - And Potentially Worse
Energy Users Fear Gas Reservation Scheme No Better Than Status Quo – And Potentially Worse
Large commercial and Industrial (C&I) energy users fear that the proposed gas reservation scheme will not deliver the Government’s intent, and potentially make a difficult situation worse for all energy users leading to an uptick in the cost of living across Australia, said Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) in its submission to the Exposure […]
Large Gas Users Welcome Gas Reservation Scheme – But Affordability & Enforceability Will Determine Whether it Works
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Australian Government’s proposed 20 per cent gas reservation mechanism, which is broadly within the range supported by EUAA members, and the EUAA looks forward to reviewing the details of the scheme within the Exposure Draft. “We welcome the Government’s focus on solving the challenges in the […]
Electricity Outlook Leaves Little Room For Error And Requires Better Use of Existing Resources
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the positive outlook in the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) latest Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO), but warns that delivering a reliable electricity system will depend on a number of things going right at the same time. “The ESOO is an important planning tool and we congratulate […]
Tomago Deal Welcomed As A Clear Example Of Energy & Industrial Policy Working Together To Build National Resilience
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes today’s announcement that the Federal and NSW Governments will work together to help secure the long-term future of the Tomago aluminium smelter. “We welcome the announcement from the NSW and Federal Governments to ensure the future of the Tomago Aluminium Smelter, which will not only help secure […]
Integrated Gas Market Reforms Critical to Reducing Australia’s Cost if Living Pressures and Preserving Australia’s Manufacturing Capability
Large commercial and industrial energy users reliant on gas to create essential goods for the Australian community are calling on the Federal Government to address core issues in gas markets to ensure jobs and critical industries can remain competitive in the Australian market, said Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) in its submission to the […]
2026 ISP Delivers A More Wholistic Plan But Also Lays Out The Huge Challenges Ahead Of Us
The latest Integrated System Plan (ISP), the blueprint for the least-cost path for our future electricity system from Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), shows a far more wholistic, whole of system path forward, yet it also highlights the huge challenges that lay ahead, said leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy […]
AEMC Pricing Review Encourages Greater Collaboration And Fairer Pricing For All Energy Consumers
An advocate for collaborative solutions to ensure Australia has reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) broadly supports the conclusions of the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) pricing review report, that aims to deliver a fairer, more equitable way forward and sets a balanced path towards decarbonisation of the grid […]
Gas Reservation Welcomed But Must Be Part Of A Broader Set Of Market Reforms
A long-time advocate for gas market reform, leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes the announcement that a domestic gas reservation scheme will be implemented on the east coast by mid 2027 but warns that it must be part of a broader set of reforms if it […]
Reasonable Prices and Sustainable Volumes Critical to A Workably Competitive Gas Market
Today the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) provided the Federal Government with its submission to the latest round of Gas Market Reform consultations with a particular focus on the successful establishment of a domestic gas reservation scheme. The EUAA has long argued that such a scheme should have been in place at the commencement […]
$5B Net Zero Fund Is An Important Piece Of A Resilient Economy
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the formal establishment of the $5 billion Net Zero Fund and the ongoing commitment from the Federal Government to support Australian industry. “Funding support, in the form of concessional finance, is a very welcome initiative as Australian industry is faced with the dual challenge of decarbonising their […]
Gas Market Review Provides Hope to Domestic Gas Users
The release today of the Gas Market Review Report (the Report) by the Federal Government provides some hope for domestic gas users that a fair, efficient and well supplied domestic gas market is achievable provided all parties including producers, regulators, governments and customers can truly work together to deliver a balanced outcome that gives everyone […]
Joint Statement on the National Electricity Market Review
Our organisations, representing peak industry bodies across the electricity value chain, welcome the release of the Expert Panel’s Final Report into Wholesale Market Settings. The report is the culmination of wide and open consultation on the best approach and the types of reforms needed to take the energy transition beyond 2030. We commend the Expert […]