Have we just wasted the last 2 years on the energy policy rollercoaster?
Have we just wasted the last 2 years on the energy policy rollercoaster?
Two years of expert analysis, exhaustive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and an unprecedented level of agreement on an energy policy that provides an improved level of certainty for investors and a managed transition of our energy system, appears to have been a waste of time, energy and money after the Prime Minister’s […]
EUAA Welcomes Endorsement of NEG
“Positive endorsement of the NEG in Canberra brings further hope to energy users who want to see the policy implemented,” said Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards, from the peak body representing large energy users, The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We have an opportunity to implement a bipartisan energy policy to bring to an […]
Stop Circling the Airport, its Time to Land the NEG
While today’s announcement from COAG confirms that talks to resolve the impasse on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will continue, energy users are concerned that remaining in a holding pattern for too long only increases the risk that system reliability will fall and consumer costs will go up. “Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) encourages […]
If NEG is Rejected, Do You Have a Plan B?
For those who are considering rejecting the NEG, Australia’s peak body representing large energy consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), would ask this simple question. What is your plan B and why is it better than this proposal? “Based on what we have seen and heard, there are no alternative plans,” said EUAA […]
Energy Security Board has listened to energy users, now it’s up to our politicians.
With the release of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) Final Detailed Design late yesterday, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is calling on politicians from all sides of the debate to support the NEG as the best available opportunity to bring an end to the energy and climate policy chaos of the last 15 […]
Integrated System Plan should not be seen as a green light to overbuild our energy system…..again.
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the release of the Integrated System Plan (ISP) by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and acknowledges that a greater level of centralised planning is required to deliver a least cost outcome for consumers. However, this least cost outcome will fail to materialise if it triggers another round […]
ACCC Confirms that Customers are Important
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the ACCC Retail Electricity Pricing Report that confirms customers are important and that delivering better outcomes for them should be the enduring focus of energy market reform. “The ACCC has conducted an exhaustive investigation into the Australian retail energy market and found that in many cases, customers […]
Australian Energy Market Commission Gas Market Reforms a Positive Step for Consumers
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) has welcomed today’s release of the final report into key gas market reforms by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) that will help put downward pressure on gas prices for consumers. The Review into the Scope of Economic Regulation Applied to Covered Pipelines Final Report makes numerous recommendations that […]
Energy Users Welcome Next Stage of NEG, Questions Remain over Some Policy Details
Australia’s peak body representing large energy consumers, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the latest details about the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) released today (15 June 2018). “The Energy Security Board (ESB) has worked hard in a limited timeframe to bring the NEG to this point and we welcome their commitment to developing […]
AGL’S Crib Point Import Terminal Commitment Another Positive Sign for Energy Users
AGL’S announcement to commit $37m to further its Crib Point LNG import terminal has been welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) as positive signal for energy users that rely on gas for manufacturing. “While gas prices and availability have marginally improved this year, it continues to be a high-priced fuel putting manufacturers […]
Proposed Port Kembla LNG Import Terminal Welcomed By Energy Users
Today’s announcement that Port Kembla has been identified as a possible site for a new LNG import terminal is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The EUAA represents large energy users that include many who rely on gas to make the products we use every day, including bricks, plastics and fertilisers. We […]
COAG Heading in the Right Direction on National Energy Guarantee
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), the peak body representing large energy consumers, welcomes progress made today at the COAG Energy Ministers meeting where Federal and State governments have agreed to continue working towards finalising the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). “While more work still needs to be done, we welcome the bipartisan support for […]