Farewell Minister Lynham; a Fierce Defender of Qld Energy Users Who Set The Standard For Stakeholder Engagement.
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 […]
ACCC Confirms More Work To Do On Gas Reform
The latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry Interim Report once again details divergence between LNG netback pricing and domestic gas price offers, and confirms more work is needed on gas market reform. The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), shares concerns expressed […]
2020 ISP- A Multi-Billion Dollar Consumer Funded Party
The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), has welcomed the release of the Integrated System Plan (ISP) developed by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to enable the modernisation of our electricity grid. However, it cautioned that the costs and risks associated with it must […]
Passing of Conventional Onshore Gas Legislation A Positive Boost for Gas Reliant Manufacturers
The opening up of conventional onshore gas fields in Victoria from 1 July 2021 is a welcomed step towards ensuring sufficient gas for vital manufacturing in the state, said the leading advocate for large energy users, Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “We congratulate the Victorian government and welcome this sensible outcome which we expect […]
Joint Statement: Building a Stronger and Cleaner Post-Pandemic Australia
Our diverse organisations together call for support for COVID economic recovery to urgently stimulate jobs and to rebuild a sustainable and strong economy. Australia faces a public health emergency with immediate economic impacts as well as longer-lasting global economic pain. Beyond the pandemic, Australian prosperity also depends on dealing with other long-term challenges – including […]
Technology Investment Discussion Paper a Critical Step in Energy Transition
“Transitioning large energy users to low cost, low emission energy sources is one of the biggest opportunities and challenges we face in our energy transition,” said Energy Users’ Association of Australia Chief Executive Officer in welcoming the government’s The Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper. “The EUAA welcomes the government’s discussion paper,” said CEO Andrew Richards. “Identifying […]
Looming Gas Shortage a Critical Issue for Energy Users
The release today of Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 2020 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) is yet another reminder that the gas crisis gripping Australia over the last 5 years is a long way from being resolved. AEMO are forecasting the potential for significant supply shortfalls from 2023, driven by factors such as falling production […]
Energy Users will be the Losers Unless Accountability and Transparency Improves After Victoria Rushes Through ‘Go it Alone’ Bill
Leading advocate for large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), expressed disappointment at the lack of consultation and transparency on a bill, the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment Act, that was rushed through the Victorian Parliament last night, enabling the Victorian Energy Minister to make determinations on expanding transmission in the […]
Lifting Conventional Gas Moratorium in Victoria Welcomed by Large Energy Users
Today’s announcement that the Victorian Government will lift the conventional gas moratorium, with a directive that all new gas will be prioritised for the domestic market, is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “This is a sensible, pragmatic, science-based decision that will deliver benefits to the entire community and we congratulate the […]