The Case For Temporary Price Control Has Never Been Stronger, Or More Important
The Case For Temporary Price Control Has Never Been Stronger, Or More Important
The peak body representing Australia’s large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed measures in the Federal Budget that will help smooth the long-term transition to a net zero energy system, but is concerned that immediate issues of unaffordable energy remain. “We welcome this Federal Budget as it […]
Lots Of Announcements But Very Little Detail A Concern for Energy Users
While State and Federal net zero funding and policy announcements are rolling out almost daily, the lack of details about how these announcements will result in net benefits is a concern for energy users, said the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The transition to net zero is underway and not in question, and while […]
Gas Heads Of Agreement Ignores The Elephant In The Room – Guarantees Higher Gas Prices For Domestic Users
The announcement yesterday by Federal Resources Minister Madeline King that a new Heads of Agreement (HoA) with the gas industry has been agreed effectively guarantees that Australian manufacturers and households will be forced to pay unsustainably high gas prices for the foreseeable future. This will impact the competitiveness of Australian industry, drive higher cost of […]
ESB & AER Reports Are Clear, The Transition Will Not Be Easy Or Cheap But Hard And Expensive
It is time to start having a more honest and open conversation about the transition of our energy system, says Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) upon the release of the latest reports from the Energy Security Board (ESB) and Australian Energy Regulator (AER) that clearly lays out the enormous challenges and costs that consumers […]
AEMO ESOO Highlights the Enormous Challenge of Transitioning to Net Zero
The latest Electricity Statement Of Opportunities (ESOO) report from AEMO should leave no one in any doubt about the scale of the challenge before us in transitioning our electricity markets to net zero. “Transitioning our electricity system is going to be hard, expensive and full of risk as has been outlined in the latest ESOO […]
Safeguard Mechanism Consultation Paper A Welcome Opportunity For Meaningful Engagement With Hard To Abate Sectors
Leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes the release of the Safeguard Mechanism Consultation Paper and the government’s commitment to genuine consultation with key stakeholders on pathways to net zero. “EUAA members are some of the biggest energy users in Australia, providing essential goods and […]
Latest ACCC Interim Gas Market Report Confirms Consumers’ Worst Fears; Time For Governments To Act
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Interim Gas Report yet again paints an alarming picture for Australian energy users who have been raising concerns about the state of Australia gas markets for many years. “Projected domestic gas shortfalls, potential market power issues and evidence of escalating contract prices should ring alarm bells for all […]
Gas Substitution Roadmap A Measured Step Towards A Less Gas Dependant Victoria
Australia’s leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes recognition by the Victorian Government of the enormous challenges involved in moving away from gas in the updated Gas Substitution Roadmap. “Gas is a fundamental input into the everyday life of most Victorians and a key driver […]
The AEMO 2022 ISP Highlights The Scale, Risk and Opportunity Of The Energy Transition
Australia’s leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed the release of the 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP) and congratulates the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the many stakeholders who contributed to making this the most comprehensive ISP to date. In a time of […]
EUAA Welcomes Next Stage of ESB Capacity Market Design Process and a Technology Neutral Approach
Australia’s leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes the release of the Energy Security Board’s (ESB) Capacity Mechanism High-Level Design Consultation Paper as a pragmatic, technology neutral approach. “The ESB’s critical role in designing a post 2025 market has come into sharp focus in recent […]
Time For The Gas Industry To Step Up For Domestic Customers And The National Interest
Australia’s leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), today calls for the gas industry to step up and play an active role to minimise the damage to the domestic economy of the unprecedented energy crisis sweeping the nation. Gas and electricity prices are at stratospheric levels. […]
EUAA Congratulates New Labor Government
Australia’s leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), congratulates the new Labor Government and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on their federal election victory. The EUAA and its member companies look forward to working with the new government as we transition our energy system and those that […]