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Expertise on Australian energy consumer issues

Do you have a question about Australian energy markets, issues affecting household or small business energy consumers, or data on consumer behaviours and attitudes? Our media team can connect you with subject matter experts across a range of issues - contact us via email or phone for more information.

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Expert Commentary

Catch up on expert commentary from our team and CEO, on prominent issues affecting Australian energy consumers.

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One of the highest impact decisions for home energy bills is about to be made. Here’s why it matters
This will be one of the highest impact decisions for household energy bills in the coming years, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars. Find out about the Regulated Rate of Return, and why it matters.
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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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What is the value of energy efficiency and flexible demand? A new tool will help us find out
To better understand how to make Australia’s electricity system reliable, secure, and flexible in the most cost-efficient way possible, we have initiated and supported the development of FlexCost, in partnership with CSIRO.
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Media Releases

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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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‘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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Consumers leading the clean energy transition, but further reform needed: ECA responds to release of 2026 ISP
Media release: Today’s release of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP) reveals that rooftop solar and home batteries will continue to be a major driver of the nation's energy transition. However, we're calling for network regulation reform to optimise every dollar spent on the transition.
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