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Gas Supply Options Running Out
The leading advocate for large energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has today called on governments to work with industry and communities to increase the supply of gas, both conventional and unconventional. “Gaining sufficient supply of gas at fair and reasonable prices continues to be a key concern for major gas users,” […]
COAG Energy Ministers Agree to Significant Reform Package
The COAG Energy Council has agreed to significant reforms and a major new program of work to ensure the energy system remains affordable and reliable as we transition to a lower emissions future. Council focused on three key areas of reform: Increasing liquidity and transparency in gas markets Empowering consumer choice Ensuring […]
COAG Energy Council Must Take Control
The Energy Users Association of Australia have today called on the COAG Energy Council to take control of the transition to a lower carbon energy sector and to protect energy users from escalating energy costs. The EUAA is the peak industry body representing the interest of large energy consumers in Australia who are becoming increasingly […]
Need to avoid potholes on the road to less carbon intensive energy.
The leading voice and advocate for large energy users, the Energy Users Association of Australia, has welcomed the release today of the annual Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) by the Australian Energy Market Operator. Importantly the ESOO has recognized the need for a more strategic approach to the transition of Australia’s energy system. This transition […]
EUAA appoint Energy Sector Expert as new CEO
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has announced Mr Andrew Richards will be joining the organisation as its new Chief Executive Officer. EUAA Chair Brian Morris said Andrew’s background as a corporate communications, political advocate and stakeholder engagement specialist in the energy sector will provide EUAA’s membership with untold benefits. ‘The energy sector is […]
Energy Issues Ignored in Federal Election Debate
Energy users today called on the political parties fighting for the federal election to drive energy market reform. ‘Energy users can only assume that the significant issues around the availability of competitive, reliable and sustainable gas and electricity across Australia are being ignored by both major parties,’ said Brian Morris, Chair of Energy Users Association […]
Major report concludes electricity network prices are not efficient
A major report published last week highlights the fundamental decisions facing the Australian electricity market, regulators, and Governments as they seek to meet the National Electricity Objective while transitioning to a sustainable low carbon future. The report “Assets or Liabilities? – The Need To Apply Fair Regulatory Values to Australia’s Electricity Networks” was developed by […]
ACCC Report on the East Coast Gas Market Highlights Competition Issues
The EUAA welcomes the release today of the ACCC report into the east coast gas market. Overall, the ACCC has confirmed that there is a significant lack of competition in the east coast gas market all the way along the supply chain through exploration, development, production, transport and sale. The EUAA, which represents a wide […]
Release Gas Resources Now – Tomorrow is Too Late
Energy users today have been condemned to accept continuing gas policy uncertainty, high gas prices, and- more worrying- the unpredictability of supply with the release of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Onshore Drilling and Fracking for Gas. ‘In a major blow to industrial gas users employing thousands of Victorians in already jobstressed regional communities, the […]
Energy Users Welcome NSW TransGrid Lease Announcement
Energy users welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government of the successful lease by an Australian-led consortium of electricity transmission asset TransGrid. ‘For many years, energy users have called for the release of state-owned energy assets,’ said Phil Barresi, CEO of the Energy Users Association of Australia. ‘The potential savings arising such privatisation is significant, […]
Gas Users Continue to Experience Uncertainty on Domestic Supply
Energy users have expressed little surprise at the findings outlined in yesterday’s release of the ACCC’s decision regarding Shell’s proposed acquisition of British Gas. ‘The ACCC’s conclusion that the merger wouldn’t reduce competition is correct, simply by the fact that there is no existing competition to be reduced,’ said Phil Barresi, Chief Executive Officer of […]
AER’s Shallow Bite into Queensland Network Revenues
The EUAA has expressed disappointment in the AER’s final decision regarding the revenue determinations for Queensland’s Energex and Ergon. ‘While the AER has made some reductions to the Ergon and Energex demands they have essentially still left energy users and consumers paying higher prices than should have otherwise been allowed,’ said Phil Barresi, Chief Executive […]