New Consumer Energy Report Card

This new analysis draws on our consumer survey data to examine structural, financial and attitudinal barriers behind solar and battery adoption.

Our 7 targets

Each of these must be true for a modern energy system operating in a just society. 

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Equity

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I pay a fair share of the energy transition.
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Value

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I pay a fair share for the energy I use.
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Agency

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I can make optimal energy decisions.
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Ownership

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I benefit from the energy transition.
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Control

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I can manage my energy consumption.
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Justice

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I have the energy I need.
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Representation

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I have powerful advocates working in my long-term interests.
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18 June 2026
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Loyalty tax inaction: A massive missed opportunity, consumer and small business groups say
Joint media release: Leading consumer and small business groups have expressed dismay at the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) failure to address the ‘loyalty tax’ harming households and small business.
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18 June 2026
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Energy Consumers Australia welcomes critical reforms to network tariffs in the AEMC’s Pricing Review
Media release: “We welcome the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) proposals to reform network tariffs,” Brian Spak, Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) General Manager, Advocacy and Policy, said.
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15 June 2026
6 min read
The Solar Sharer Offer will be available soon – but how many consumers will sign up? And should they?
Free electricity — what’s not to like? But our analysis at Energy Consumers Australia shows that some consumers are not able to take full advantage of the Solar Sharer Offer, and some may even be worse off if they switch. It is critical that governments and retailers clearly communicate the advantages and disadvantages of these plans.

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