Net Zero Is The New Black, But ‘How’ We Get There Remains Uncertain
Net Zero Is The New Black, But ‘How’ We Get There Remains Uncertain
As governments across Australia make commitments to decarbonise the economy, including the latest announcement from the Victorian Government over the weekend, ‘how’ we get there remains a largely unanswered question, observed the leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Australia is definitely on the path to decarbonisation […]
Gas Pipeline Reforms Continue A Positive Trend
A draft package of gas pipeline reforms announced today are an important step towards improved transparency in gas markets and fairer outcomes for gas users and are welcomed by leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “This draft package continues the positive trend of recent pipeline reforms […]
EUAA Welcomes ESB Options Paper
The much-anticipated options paper from the Energy Security Board represents a herculean task of redesigning our energy markets and is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “The EUAA congratulates Dr Kerry Schott AO and her team who have worked tirelessly under enormous pressure, consulting widely and considering a range of options and […]
Federal Agreement with SA Creates a More Coordinated Response to Energy Transition
The announcement of a partnership between the Federal and South Australian governments to support the transition of energy markets is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). The broad ranging plan that will assist the integration of renewables into the NEM, including some initial financial support for the new interconnector, Project Energy Connect, […]
Walcha Link Could be a Game Changer
The EUAA welcomes reports that Walcha Energy intend to build a private transmission line to connect more than 4,500MW of new renewable energy into the shared transmission system, most likely at the existing Liddell power station site in NSW. This announcement comes as a significant debate is occurring over a more equitable approach to cost […]
Energy Transition Shouldn’t Be A Shock
Today’s announcement by Energy Australia that they intend to retire the Yallourn power station by mid 2028 should not be a shock but does highlight the need for a well-coordinated approach to the transition of our energy system. “This announcement was inevitable, as future announcements of power station retirements will be,” said Energy Users’ Association […]
Gas Users United in Support for ACCC Findings
Peak bodies representing Australian industrial gas users are united in their support of the findings of the ACCC’s January 2021 Interim Report on the Eastern Australian gas market. Those findings underline the concerns of industrial gas users about the severe headwinds the current gas market presents to existing jobs, jobs growth and Australia’s overall economic […]
EUAA Welcomes New AEMO Chief Executive Officer
Leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes the appointment of Daniel Westerman as the new CEO of the Australian Energy Market Operator. “We have many challenges in our energy markets that need urgent attention, not the least of which is the integration of a large […]
Domestic Gas Market Crucial to Manufacturing Jobs and Least Cost Transition to Low Emission Energy
The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) has urged governments, the gas industry and industrial gas users to remain focussed on building a strong domestic gas market to preserve the industries that are crucial to producing many household items we use every day. Reacting to […]
NSW Sets Its Own Energy Course – Energy Users Urge Caution And Ask for National Consistency
The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) has expressed concern that the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (NSW Roadmap) is another example of a state government taking independent action instead of working to consolidate a nationally consistent approach to energy policy. The EUAA, along with many […]
Market Participants Not Governments Should Be Required To Ensure Energy Supply Is Fit For Purpose
While the addition of a big battery in western Victoria will help stabilise the grid and add new flexibility and fast response capabilities, the peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) are concerned about growing levels of government intervention in energy markets. “The energy market is […]
ALP’s ‘Rewiring the Nation’ Proposal Could Help Shield Consumers From Future Costs and Risk
Australia’s leading advocate for commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), believes the Australia Labour Party’s (ALP) proposal Rewiring the Nation has the potential to help shield energy consumers from some of the costs and risks associated with the transition underway in energy markets, and says it warrants consideration. “While […]