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Media releases

16 July 2026

3 min read

‘A levelling of the playing field’: ECA hails today’s final determination on network planning as a win for consumers and the energy transition

Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes today's final determination on Enhancing Distribution Network Planning and Reporting as a key milestone in Australia's energy transition that could lead to significant benefits for all consumers.

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Media releases

16 July 2026

3 min read

Almost 1 in 3 Australian households struggling to pay electricity bills while confusing energy market takes its toll, new survey shows

Media release: Almost 1 in 3 Australian households report difficulty paying electricity bills over the last 6 months, as consumers are forced to navigate a complex and confusing market, research released today by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) shows.

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Media releases

11 August 2026

2 min read

“Significant savings and trust are on the line”: Energy Consumers Australia

Media release: Australian households with solar and batteries could be missing out on significant savings from Virtual Power Plants, as energy companies struggle to earn the trust of consumers. Our new report shows why a consumer duty and fairer rewards are overdue.

Media releases

29 October 2021

4 min read

‘New Reg’ trial provides valuable insights

Commentary

14 July 2021

4 min read

World-leading research about our emerging energy practices: Future Home Life

Commentary

13 May 2021

6 min read

Why we’re not telling you to shop around (but maybe you should)

Commentary

10 May 2023

5 min read

Why the Federal Budget leaves energy consumers better off

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Commentary

03 July 2025

5 min read

Why distribution network planning rules need to change

Our Integrated Distribution System Planning (electricity) rule change request to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) aims to modernise distribution network planning requirements to ensure consumers don’t pay more than they have to.

Commentary

08 June 2023

7 min read

Why consumers are concerned about the future

Commentary

21 September 2021

6 min read

Who foots the bill for an uncoordinated energy transition?

Commentary

07 June 2021

7 min read

Where is the innovation in the electricity market?

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