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Business Calls for a RET Compromise
Peak business groups have today called on the Federal Government and Opposition to resolve the current Renewable Energy Target (RET) impasse, and provide much needed certainty to industry. The business groups stated: “We acknowledge the goodwill from the Australian Government in moving from a position in the high twenty thousands to 32 000 GWh and […]
AER’s Small Step to Reigning In Power Prices
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has branded today’s determinations by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as one small step for electricity users. “It’s a small step in the right direction, but given the massive cost increases of electricity in recent years, large energy users and consumers are looking for something akin to a […]
ACCC Inquiry welcome as drop in gas demand forecasted
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has welcomed today’s official announcement that the ACCC will commence a 12 month inquiry into the competitiveness of wholesale gas prices. This is a timely announcement considering today’s report from Australian Energy Markets Organisation (AEMO) that shows the previously forecast gas shortage will not take place. “Under normal […]
EUAA welcomes ACCC referral in Energy White Paper
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) has welcomed reforms detailed in the Energy White Paper released this morning. “The Energy White Paper sets out a policy framework in increasing competition to deliver lower prices, improved energy productivity and future investment,” EUAA Chief Executive Phil Barresi said. “The EUAA congratulates Minister Macfarlane on the release […]
Open letter from peak bodies calling for urgent Renewable Energy Target resolution
It has been more than one year since the Federal Government announced a review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET). As a coalition of peak business associations representing renewable energy investors and electricity users, we are calling for both major parties to show leadership and to negotiate a final outcome by Tuesday 31 March. This […]
Time to end RET Gridlock
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) today calls for an end to the gridlock over the Renewable Energy Target (RET). ‘There are many different views on the RET scheme, and there has been sufficient time for argument and discussion,’ said Phil Barresi, EUAA Chief Executive Officer. ‘It’s time to reach agreement and end the […]
Australian financial Review – EUAA Op-Ed
Australian Financial Review – Biggest Power Buyers Back Electricity Sales
Energy users urge regulator to hold firm against network claims
Energy users today urged the Australian Energy Regulator to strongly refute the unsubstantiated claims being made by the NSW energy distribution networks regarding the impacts of the AER’s Draft revenue determinations. ‘Whilst there are many aspects of the AER’s Draft Determinations that the EUAA disagrees with, we acknowledge that the AER is finally taking a […]
Energy users urge regulator to hold firm against network claims
Energy users today urged the Australian Energy Regulator to strongly refute the unsubstantiated claims being made by the NSW energy distribution networks regarding the impacts of the AER’s Draft revenue determinations. ‘Whilst there are many aspects of the AER’s Draft Determinations that the EUAA disagrees with, we acknowledge that the AER is finally taking a […]
Ministers stand in support of Consumers and Users
Energy users of Australia welcome today’s announcement of further choice in the way they purchase and manage their energy costs. This is a win for the rights of the consumer/user groups for a far more open and competitive market place. At today’s COAG Energy Ministers Meeting in Adelaide, ministers heard from stakeholders and then made […]
Consumer groups call for a more competitive electricity market
On Thursday 11 December, Energy Ministers will once again meet at the COAG Energy Council conference in Adelaide to decide issues at the heart of affordable, secure and reliable energy for this country. On the agenda is a simple decision: a rule change to give consumers and users choice of how they purchase and manage […]