Who we are
Energy Consumers Australia is the independent national voice for residential and small business energy consumers.
We want to see an energy system that is fair, affordable, reliable and meets the needs of everyone.
We promote the long-term interests of households and small businesses who use energy in Australia by providing and enabling evidence-based advocacy to the energy sector on the issues that affect consumers.
Latest news

Activities Featured Posts Main Feature | February 21, 2025
Foresighting Forum 2025: Charging Forward
Our 2025 Foresighting Forum has concluded for another year! Catch up on all the highlights from the event.
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Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | December 3, 2024
Australians want information about the energy transition, new data shows
Almost two-thirds (61%) of Australians believe the transition to renewables will be good for Australia overall, a new Energy Consumers Australia survey of more than 4,000 householders has found.
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Submissions | February 14, 2025
Submission to the National Energy Market (NEM) Review Initial Consultation
The National Electricity Market (NEM) Review should seek to ensure that demand-side measures have sufficient support to unlock their full potential, both for consumer benefit and to provide firmed, renewable generation and storage capacity in the NEM.
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Submissions | February 14, 2025
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)’s Draft Decision on Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) access arrangement 2025 to 2030
We’re pleased the AER hasn’t accepted Jemena’s proposed capex. Jemena must begin planning for a network in decline. However, significant consumer risks remain. Read our submission to the AER.
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Researching consumer expectations, values, and needs for the energy market through regular consumer surveys, focus groups and forums, and sharing recommendations from the findings of this research with the energy sector to influence policy development.
Engaging in energy sector processes, including meeting with industry and governments and making submissions, to make sure the needs of households and small businesses are considered by decision-makers.
Funding work by other organisations (via our grants program) that provides a strong evidence base for positive system changes that will benefit households and small businesses.
Working collaboratively with other organisations to promote the needs of consumers in the energy sector.
Helping build the capability of other organisations to be able to advocate to the energy market on behalf of diverse consumer groups.
Our 7 targets: What energy consumers require

1. EQUITY: I pay a fair share of the energy transition

2. VALUE: I pay a fair share for the energy I use

3. AGENCY: I can make optimal energy decisions

4. OWNERSHIP: I benefit from the energy transition

5. CONTROL: I can manage my energy consumption

6. JUSTICE: I have the energy I need

7. REPRESENTATION: I have powerful advocates working in my long-term interests
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Our promises
Guiding our work are 3 promises, which serve as our commitment to ourselves, our stakeholders, and to households and small businesses. They serve as a measure by which we will test our ambition, our decisions and our success.
1. Bold ideas: We invest in the ideas that will deliver the greatest impact for households and small businesses.
2. Expert analysis: We are the ‘go-to’ source offering data and insights expertly framed from the consumer perspective.
3. Faultless execution: We successfully advocate for changes to the energy system that benefit consumers.