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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The efforts of the Queensland government to release acreage for domestic gas use has been demonstrated to deliver real outcomes for local energy users. Today’s announcement that the Queensland government will release new tenders for an additional 30,000 square kilometres with 30% reserved for domestic use is welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia […]
With electricity costs one of the top three biggest costs cited by large energy users, increased funding for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to share the costs of the evolution of our grid is welcomed by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). “As we undergo a huge shift to increasing penetration of decentralised […]
Reports today that the Victoria Government will seek an exemption from the AEMC to allow AEMO the option of negotiating Reliability and Emergency Reserve Trader (RERT) contracts up to three years in advance is concerning. “The RERT mechanism is designed as a last resort safety net to be applied when the reliability standard is likely […]
Australia’s peak body representing some of Australia’s largest energy users, the Energy Users’ Association of Australia (EUAA), welcomes the appointment of Clare Savage to the role of Chair of the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). “Clare brings an impressive set of skills and knowledge to the role of Chair at the AER taking over from previous […]
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