ESOO Update Lays Bare The The Impact Of Closing Down Old Assets Before New Ones Are Ready To Go
ESOO Update Lays Bare The The Impact Of Closing Down Old Assets Before New Ones Are Ready To Go
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) Update released today, clearly demonstrates the impact of closing down old electricity assets before new assets are generating, said leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate AEMO on this important ESOO update that […]
Future Gas Strategy A Pragmatic Step Towards A Sustainable Low Carbon Future
Energy users welcome today’s announcement from the Federal Government signalling a Future Gas Strategy that is pragmatic in its approach to future energy and considers the needs of the country and the community as we transition to a zero-emission future. “We welcome the Future Gas Strategy,” said Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) Chief Executive […]
Transition Of Heavy Industry Key To Australia’s Net Zero Goals
Today’s announcement of grants under the federal Powering the Regions Fund to help heavy industry decarbonise is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I)energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Large businesses are critical to Australia’s economy and also key to our energy transition,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew […]
Federal – State Government Coordiation A Welcome Step In The Transformation Of Our Energy System
Energy users welcome today’s announcement of a 6GW tender under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) that includes the Federal Government also moving to collaborate with the NSW Government on the rollout of at least 2.2GW of new energy assets in NSW. “For some time we have been concerned by the apparent lack of coordination of […]
$1B Announcement To Support Local Manufacturing Welcomed By Energy Users
Today’s announcement from the Albanese Governments of a $1billion package of support to develop solar panel manufacturing in Australia is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We welcome support for local manufacturing that enables the transformation of our economy as we aim to […]
AEMO 2024 GSOO Is Another Warning Sign That The Energy System Is Close To The Edge: Urgent Action Is Required
The release of the 2024 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) yet again highlights the need for urgent and decisive action to secure future energy supplies. The 2024 GSOO highlights that new investment is urgently needed if gas supply from 2028 is to keep up with demand from homes […]
Energy Users Urge Coalition To Support Gas Code Of Conduct For The Benefit Of All Australians
Energy users are urging the Coalition to support the Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct to ensure gas is sufficient available at reasonable prices for households and businesses. The gas industry Code of Conduct, which is designed to ensure that Australian households and business have access to Australian gas at fair prices and on reasonable terms, […]
EUAA Welcomes Federal Government Expansion of Capacity Investment Scheme
The Federal Government’s announcement of an extensive expansion of the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) is welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). While more detail design work is yet to come, the enhancements are expected to encourage substantial additional investment in renewable energy generation and […]
Treasurer Chalmers Maps Out A Pragmatic Framework To Achieve Net Zero While Supporting Australian Industry Evolution
In a speech delivered yesterday Treasurer Chalmers highlighted both the enormous challenges to be overcome if we are to achieve net zero but also the opportunities for Australia to leverage its comparative advantages and reform Australian industry. The Treasurer is absolutely correct to point out that balancing ‘near-term risks and longer-term rewards’ while also ‘addressing […]
Gas Industry Code Of Conduct Vital To Protecting Australian Households And Business
The Gas Industry Code of Conduct which is designed to ensure that Australian households and business have access to Australian gas at fair prices and on reasonable terms, appears to be in doubt as the senate are yet to pass vital legislative amendments needed to bring it into force. The Senate Standing Committee on Economics […]
Gas Producers Confirm There Is Plenty of Gas. Now It’s Time To Sell It At Fair & Reasonable Prices.
The latest Interim Gas Report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) provides reassurance to Australian energy users that there is gas available to meet domestic needs, said leading advocate for large commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “It does bring some relief to see the […]
NSW Electricity Check Up Sets Out Practical Actions To Meet Transition Goals With A Consumer Focus
The NSW government response to the Electricity Supply and Reliability Check Up conducted by highly respected energy expert Cameron O’Reilly, provides a welcome review of the current state of the energy transition in the state, highlighting the challenges but also the opportunities to improve outcomes for consumers, said leading advocate for large commercial and industrial […]