New Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism Opens Up Huge Opportunity for Large Energy Users
New Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism Opens Up Huge Opportunity for Large Energy Users
Electricity market modernisation has taken an enormous leap forward with the creation of a new demand response mechanism approved by the Australian Energy Market Commission, said the leading organisation representing large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “This is a very exciting and welcomed development in the National Electricity Market […]
Queensland’s Domestic Gas Policy Providing Critical Supply for Local Manufacturers
The announcement of a new domestic gas tenement in Queensland, awarded to a JV between Australian Pacific LNG and Armour Energy, provides another boost to local manufacturers who rely on gas to make their products and is welcomed by the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Queensland gas policy is keeping local manufacturers afloat with […]
Hydrogen Trials Could Prove Critical to Understanding our Potential Future Fuel Mix
The peak body representing large commercial and industrial energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is paying close attention to the hydrogen trials underway in Queensland and South Australia, as hydrogen could become an important part of Australia’s fuel mix in the coming decades. “While hydrogen is a long way from becoming a […]
Plan to Lift Conventional Gas Moratorium Welcomed
The Victorian Liberal party’s plan to lift the conventional gas moratorium in Victoria is welcomed by the peak body representing large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA). “Gas plays an essential part of Australians’ lives and in many cases, there is no viable substitute for it in most of our […]
ACCC Report Confirms Gas Crisis Still Here
Representing some of the largest gas users in the country who produce many essential goods and services used by the community every day, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) is not surprised by the latest from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) out yesterday (Feb 18) that identifies many issues remain in the […]
Victorian Government to Ignore the Rules. Is this Vicxit from the NEM?
The peak body representing large energy users in Australia, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) are very concerned with the Victorian Government’s reported plan to ignore energy market rules and ‘go it alone’ on grid augmentation. “While there is certainly potential to improve the rules governing the energy market and regulated grid investments, they […]
Targeted Support a Step in the Right Direction
Welcoming today’s joint announcement from the Federal and NSW Governments that support a range of initiatives intended to improve energy flow and flexibility, increase domestic gas supply, integrate renewable energy and enhance reliability in NSW, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) said that this kind of joint agreement and collaboration is critical to overcome […]
EUAA Supports the Continuation of ADGSM and Measures to Increase Domestic Gas Supply
Representing many of Australia’s largest energy users, including some that spend almost $1 million each day on gas, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) supports the continuation of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) and the government’s commitment to consider policies that increase domestic gas supply and competition. “We welcome the findings of […]
EUAA Congratulates Rosemary Sinclair
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) wishes to acknowledge the important and lasting impacts of the advocacy and leadership provided by Energy Consumers Australia’s (ECA) inaugural CEO, Rosemary Sinclair. It was announced today that Ms Sinclair would be leaving ECA to take on a role outside the energy industry. “Rosemary has been a tireless […]
Marinus Link Business Case Outlines Cost in Solving our Future Energy Challenges
The Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes the release of the business case for Marinus Link, the proposed new inter-connector between Victoria and Tasmania. “As increasing volumes of variable renewable energy enters our electricity system, we will need ways to firm that generation with flexible resources such as hydro,” said EUAA Chief Executive Officer, […]
Joint Statement: Cool Heads Needed To Manage A Hot Energy System
Summer is upon us and with predictions of extended periods of extreme heat we need to be conscious of the pressure this will place on our energy system. Energy suppliers, energy users, the market operator and governments are working hard to ensure that all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the energy system […]
AEMC Right to Reject Proposed Changes to MLF
The Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) welcomes today’s rejection of the proposal to change the Marginal Loss Factor (MLF) methodology by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). “It is critical that our electricity markets operate in line with the National Electricity Objective, which ensures the market works in the best interests of consumers,” said […]