EUAA Submission: AER Draft Revenue Guidelines for NSW Non-Contestable Projects
EUAA Submission: AER Draft Revenue Guidelines for NSW Non-Contestable Projects
‘… We recognise that the AER is limited in its abilities to assess and be transparent in its dealings with projects that fall under the NSW Energy Infrastructure Investment Act (EII Act). From that perspective, we appreciate the AER’s attempts to improve both accountability and transparency in EII Act projects through the development of the […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Gas Amendment (ECGS Reliability Standard & Associated Settings) Rule – Directions Paper
Closure of a single gas asset with over 10TJ capacity could have significant impact on the East Coast Gas System. As the transition of the electricity system relies heavily on gas, closure of a single >10TJ asset would place upward pressure on both gas and electricity prices. ‘… We have contemplated the current Directions Paper […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC National Gas Amendment (Extension Of The DWGM Dandenong LNG Interim Arrangements) Draft Determination
AEMO is currently the buyer and supplier of last resort for the Dandenong LNG facility, which allows AEMO to utilise the facility to address shortfalls in volume. However this arrangement is due to end in December 2025 leaving a gap until the proposed reliability and security mechanisms come into effect (2027-28). The proposal also proposes […]
EUAA Submission: NEM Wholesale Markets Settings Review – Draft Report
‘..The EUAA are broadly supportive of the directions of the Draft Report. It is increasingly apparent that many elements of the energy market of the past can’t cope with the vastly different structure of the energy market of the future. While doing nothing is not an option we don’t believe a radical re-design is necessary […]
EUAA Submission: Climate Change Authority – 2025 Annual Progress Report Issues Paper
CCA is preparing advice for the Min Climate Change and Energy on deploying renewable energy infrastructure and the Safeguard Mechanism in Industry. This is an important document to contain EUAA’s voice. ‘…The EUAA support the pursuit of net zero targets but this must be achieved at an efficient cost, not at any cost. Additionally, we […]
EUAA Submission: Greenfields Incentive Determination – Bulloo Interlink Pipeline
Revenue proposals are a major area that EUAA can have an impact on network charges that members receive. ‘…The current Federal Government gas market review offers the opportunity to try again to develop a regulatory framework that can stand the test of time, can be adaptive to future market changes and can produce an outcome […]
EUAA Submission: CWO Enabling Project Revenue Proposal
Revenue proposals are a major area that EUAA can have an impact on network charges that members receive. ‘…Thank you for the opportunity to make this brief submission under the Central West Orana (CWO) Enabling Project Revenue Proposal (CWO Proposal). The EUAA are long-standing members of the Transgrid Advisory Council (TAC) and have observed varying […]
EUAA Submission: Redefining Roles & Responsibilities For Power System & Market Operations In A High CER Future
Since rooftop solar (and now batteries) have been installed behind the meter, distribution businesses have evolved their operations to include distribution system operations (DSO). With Consumer Energy Resources now able to be bid into the NEM, DCCEEW are reviewing the role of distribution businesses and whether a seperate or independent DSO would be more efficient […]
EUAA Submission: Gas Market Review Consultation Paper
DCCEEW is reviewing the ADGSM, HoA and Code of Conduct to implement a wholistic approach to achieving a competitive gas market. Currently, consumers are paying for the lack of a competitive market. ‘… The EUAA have long advocated for significant changes to the domestic gas market to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses and […]
EUAA Submission: AER Initial Draft Decision – Marinus Link
While Marinus will effectively be funded by the Federal Government, there is still a need to ensure costs are reviewed and oversighted as the Construction Costs will ultimately be paid for by consumers. ‘… The EUAA has been a member of the Marinus Link Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP) for a number of years and would […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC Review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM) Draft Report
WDR has had very little uptake compared to its estimated potential due to its complexity and transfer of risk to participants. There is now an opportunity to correct these errors in the WDR design to allow members to participate. ‘…. The EUAA is very supportive of the AEMC creating a workable two-sided market. However, take […]
EUAA Submission: AEMC East Coast Gas System (ECGS) Notice of Closure For Gas Infrastructure – Draft Determination
Closure of a single gas asset with over 10TJ capacity could have significant impact on the East Coast Gas System. As the transition of the electricity system relies heavily on gas, closure of a single <10TJ asset would place upward pressure on both gas and electricity prices. ‘… EUAA members are focussed on making products […]