Gas Users United in Support for ACCC Findings
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 […]
Narrabri Project Approval Expected to Ease Pressure on Domestic on Domestic Gas Supply
The approval of the Narrabri Gas Project is welcomed by the leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), due to the commitment Santos has repeatedly given to use it to supply the domestic market. “Increasing domestic gas supply is part of a suite of […]
Audrey Zibelman Made Important Changes to Energy Markets at a Time it was Most Needed
The leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) wishes Audrey Zibelman, outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), well in her new role leading a global clean energy team at X company. “Audrey has brought new […]
Extension to Eastern Gas Pipeline Welcomed
Jemena’s announcement today that it will extend and increase capacity of its Eastern Gas Pipeline (EGP) is welcomed by leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Solving the many issues confronting the domestic gas market is complex, with additional pipeline capacity being a key part of […]
Low Emissions Technology Statement Another Positive Step To A Cleaner, More Resilient Economy
Leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed today’s release of the Low Emissions Technology Statement as another positive step towards a cleaner energy system and a more resilient economy. “This first Low Emissions Technology Statement is the latest in a string of positive announcements […]
Expanding The Scope Of ARENA And CEFC The Right Move
Leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government to expand the scope of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to allow investment in a broader range of technologies. “Wind and solar have been […]
Government Gas Plan Finally Puts Consumers First
Leading advocate for large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government that will deliver much needed gas market reform. The suite of reforms announced by the Prime Minister are closely aligned with what the EUAA and its member companies have been advocating […]