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Commentary

03 June 2026

6 min read

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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Featured

Media releases

29 May 2026

2 min read

Energy Consumers Australia responds to draft Rate of Return Instrument

Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes today’s release of the draft Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as a critical step toward ensuring consumers no longer foot the bill for hundreds of millions of dollars in excessive network costs.

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Media releases

03 June 2026

3 min read

Energy Consumers Australia welcomes release of FlexCost methodology

Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) is excited to welcome today’s publication of the FlexCost methodology, an important step toward building a least-cost electricity transition that benefits all consumers.

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Media releases

26 May 2026

3 min read

Energy Consumers Australia response to Default Market Offer 2026-27 and Solar Sharer Offer

Media release: We welcome the AER’s final decision on this year’s Default Market Offer, which will help provide much-needed bill relief for consumers and small business on standing offers at a time when concerns about energy costs are justifiably high.

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Media releases

24 May 2026

3 min read

Half of Australians facing barriers to solar and battery revolution, new report finds

Media release: Australia’s solar and battery transition is leaving behind millions of renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households, Energy Consumer Australia (ECA) research released today shows.

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Media releases

08 May 2026

2 min read

Energy Consumers Australia response to Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council communique

Media release: We congratulate Ministers’ agreement to progress a critical rule change that would require energy retailers to engage with people in a way that meets their individual needs.

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CEO updates

30 April 2026

2 min read

From the Acting CEO: April 2026

In our April newsletter, Acting CEO Brian Spak compares Australia's adoption of decimalisation with the transition away from gas.

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Media releases

30 April 2026

2 min read

Shrinking gas networks will drive up energy bills without urgent national electrification plan, new report shows

Media release: A new report from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) is calling on governments to make all new homes and small commercial buildings all-electric.

Media releases

23 April 2026

2 min read

Energy Consumers Australia statement on the AEMC's Enhancing Distribution Network Planning and Reporting Draft Determination

Media release: Energy Consumers Australia welcomes the AEMC's draft determination on consumer-focused network planning.

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Commentary

01 April 2026

4 min read

Australians want a fairer energy market, and they expect providers to step up

Australians are sending a clear message: the energy market should be fairer, and loyalty shouldn’t cost more.

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Media releases

01 April 2026

5 min read

"Landmark laws": Consumer groups welcome unfair trading prohibition

Media release: 17 leading consumer groups have today welcomed the introduction of an Unfair Trading Prohibition to the Federal Parliament.

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