Market Participants Not Governments Should Be Required To Ensure Energy Supply Is Fit For Purpose
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 […]
Farewell Minister Lynham; a Fierce Defender of Qld Energy Users Who Set The Standard For Stakeholder Engagement.
Leading advocate for large energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), joined others in farewelling Queensland Minster for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Dr Anthony Lynham MP, wishing him well in his future endeavours and encouraging others to follow the standard he set in stakeholder and political engagement. “Minister Lynham set a new […]
Victorian Government Renewable Energy Auction Raises Many Questions That Must Be Answered
In responding to the Victorian Government announcement of a second round of renewable energy auctions, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is raising concerns about the future risks and costs associated with integrating large volumes of renewable energy into a system already showing signs of stress. “Renewable energy is already a significant part of […]
Near Term Reliability Secure But Storm Clouds Are Gathering – AEMO 2020 ESOO
The release today of the annual Electricity Statement Of Opportunities (ESOO) by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) confirms that reliability of the energy system will meet required standards for the 2020/2021 summer and beyond. However, it also highlights the many challenges presented by an ageing fleet of coal fired power stations and rapid uptake […]
ACCC Puts Issues Facing Large Energy Users in the Spotlight at the 2020 Conference Series
The special guest at today’s Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA)’s 2020 Conference Series event was the Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Rod Sims, who used the opportunity to highlight the increasing challenges faced by large commercial and industrial energy users. “The recent release of the ACCC’s East Coast Gas report […]