Media releases | June 10, 2021
Small businesses benefit as energy bills continue to fall
Our latest SME Retail Tariff Tracker Report reveals that most Australian small business have experienced cheaper energy costs.
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Media releases | April 30, 2021
A positive step towards delivering energy security for all Australians
The Post 2025 Market Design Options Paper released by the Energy Security Board offers solutions to the security challenges resulting from the transition to a renewable energy future but is less clear on a pathway to securing the full and fair participation of consumers.
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Media releases | April 27, 2021
Prices continue to fall but even more savings are available for consumers
Reduced prices – totalling savings of $65 million – will flow to consumers who are on a standing offer contract across New South Wales, South-East Queensland and South Australia.
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Media releases | April 13, 2021
Power price relief welcome but downward trend must continue
Chief Executive Officer Lynne Gallagher said measures recommended by the ACCC in 2018 and subsequently adopted by Energy Ministers were having the desired effect on prices.
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Media releases | March 25, 2021
AEMC changes offer path for consumers to actively shape future system
Energy Consumers Australia welcomes the draft determination issued by the AEMC but notes that the proposed changes are merely the first step in a process that needs to be centered around talking to consumers.
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Media releases | March 24, 2021
Energy consumer protections remain, but help must be proactive
Energy Consumers Australia welcomes the decision by the Australian Energy Regulator to extend consumer protections offered by its Statement of Expectations.
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Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | December 18, 2020
Lynne Gallagher confirmed as Energy Consumers Australia CEO
Lynne comes to the role after four years as Director of Research, in addition to her Interim CEO role over the past nine months.
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Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | December 16, 2020
Electricity prices falling for businesses with more reductions forecast
The report which tracks the electricity bills of small businesses, shows that electricity bills were, on average, 3% lower.
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Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | December 16, 2020
Energy consumers feeling the pinch of bill stress
Australia’s largest survey of energy consumers was released today, with many consumers reporting energy bill stress in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Featured Posts Main Feature Media releases | December 9, 2020
Plan needed to protect consumers from debt tsunami: IAP Report
The Independent Accountability Panel’s report comes at a critical time as consumers continue to struggle with bill stress and face a risking tide of debt.
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