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Commentary
27 August 2025
3 min read
What Taylor Swift can teach us about Australia's energy transition
What can Australia’s energy transition learn from the pop powerhouse’s ability to engage, inspire, and mobilise people?
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Commentary
15 July 2025
7 min read
Funding eight new grant projects
Energy Consumers Australia is proud to announce funding through its Grants Program for eight new grants.
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Commentary
03 July 2025
5 min read
Why distribution network planning rules need to change
Our Integrated Distribution System Planning (electricity) rule change request to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) aims to modernise distribution network planning requirements to ensure consumers don’t pay more than they have to.
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Commentary
11 June 2025
7 min read
Gas distribution network rule changes: what you need to know
We've submitted four rule changes to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to amend the National Gas Rules and protect consumers in a declining gas network.
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Commentary
31 March 2025
3 min read
Foresighting Forum 2025 Reflections
Discover key insights from participants at our recent Foresighting Forum on the opportunities in consumer advocacy.
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Commentary
19 March 2025
3 min read
How to responsibly wind down the gas network?
The transition to all-electric homes and businesses needs to be delivered in a way that benefits all consumers, without unfairly penalising people who face greater barriers to electrification.
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Commentary
05 December 2024
4 min read
Announcing our newest grant recipients!
Find out more about the latest projects to be awarded funding through our grants program.
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Commentary
31 July 2024
9 min read
How much does going all-electric save a household on their energy bills?
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Commentary
18 July 2024
8 min read
Time-of-use pricing: a good deal for consumers?
Findings from our qualitative research with households and small businesses.
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