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Resolving the energy crisis – everyone has a role to play
Energy users have never been under more pressure from rapidly escalating electricity and gas costs. It feels very much like a crisis. It’s time that all participants, from governments and regulators to generators and energy users come together to understand the issues and find solutions. That is the goal of the EUAA National Conference starting […]
If our energy future is renewable, what does this mean for affordability, reliability, security?
“Creating a reliable, secure and affordable energy system is integral for all Australian users and must be the focus in our energy market,” said Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards. “We are pleased to see reports of the federal Renewable Energy Target (RET) is lkely to be met before 2020 […]
Unlocking pathways to reliable, secure and affordable energy is possible and in everyone’s best interests.
Today’s media coverage highlighting the ongoing challenges within the energy sector with comments that include ‘It wouldn’t be surprising if some big companies just make a decision to shut the doors and walk away sometime soon if this isn’t fixed’ should send shivers down the spine of policy makers and ring alarm bells for all […]
Domestic Gas Security Mechanism a Positive Step for Industry and Households
Australia’s leading advocate for energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism that will give it the power to limit gas exports. “We are heartened to see the Government recognising there are critical domestic gas supply and cost issues […]
Demand Destruction Imminent if Gas Crisis Continues
In the days leading up to the second Federal Government meeting with major gas industry players it appears that a new gas price record has been set. “This week we have been contacted by a medium sized business in regional Queensland employing over 100 people that is currently paying $23 / Gj for natural gas […]
Gas Plan Only Deals with Part of the Problem
Announcements in the last 24 hours that the gas industry will ensure peak electricity generation are welcomed but only deal with part of the gas crisis, warns the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “The announcement that Origin Energy has come to a commercial agreement to supply gas to the Pelican Point power station in […]
Time to clear the air on electricity pricing
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Turnbull Government announcement that it has requested the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into retail electricity prices. “Energy consumers need to have confidence that deregulated energy markets are working for them,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards. “Energy consumers feel they are either getting ripped […]
What’s in Store for Tasmania’s Energy Future?
Tasmanian Minister for State Growth, Minister for Energy, Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Matthew Groom MP, will share the government’s perspective and priorities for the year ahead in a keynote address kicking off the Energy Users Association of Australia’s (EUAA) 2017 Tasmanian Energy Forum today (Thursday March 23) at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, […]
Snowy Hydro Expansion creates Optimism for Large Energy User
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the Federal Government’s plan to expand the Snowy Hydro scheme. “Expanding an existing resource such as the Snowy will likely improve energy security across the NEM and has the potential to reduce peak pricing which is good news for all energy users,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, […]
Prime Minister’s Gas Crisis Meeting Announcement: A Ray of Hope or False Dawn?
“Reports from Canberra that the Prime Minister has gained guarantees from a number of LNG exporters to ensure sufficient domestic gas supply is a welcome development,” said Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Richards. While details are yet to fully emerge, it is encouraging that the federal government and at least […]
Energy Users Critical to Gas Crisis Talks
Large energy users, represented by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has welcomed today’s meeting between the Prime Minister and senior gas industry executives but has also stressed that the primary focus of the National Gas Objective (NGO) must be the priority. The NGO clearly states that it exists ‘to promote efficient investment in, […]
Nice power station – but where’s the gas?
“The South Australian government’s anouncement today that will see it take some extraordinary measures to respond to the crisis in our energy markets underscores the severity of the situation where it appears that energy markets are not working,” said Energy Users Association of Australia CEO, Mr Andrew Richards. “The fact that state goverments feel compelled […]