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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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Close-up photo of a stovetop gas burner underneath a pot; the burner's flame is burning bright blue.
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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Photo of a power pole at dusk, next to a set of apartments and a tree.
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
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
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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Photo of two technicians standing in a dark room with servers in a data centre
Commentary
15 October 2025
7 min read
How data centres are reshaping Australia’s energy landscape
Every time you ask ChatGPT a question or stream your favourite show, large data centres full of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity.
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Photo of two people looking at a mobile one. One of them is pointing at it.
Commentary
29 October 2025
4 min read
Simplicity doesn't equal higher engagement
Most households in the National Electricity Market can choose their electricity retailer. In theory, this should foster competition - but evidence suggests otherwise.
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A row of lightbulbs
Commentary
30 October 2025
8 min read
New grants supporting better energy outcomes for consumers
Energy Consumers Australia has approved funding to eight new projects through its Grants Program.
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two men standing in front of distilling

Whipper Snapper is a distillery in Western Australia which, although unopposed to the idea of electrification, had already invested heavily in gas-based distilling equipment that was working well.

Commentary
22 January 2026
8 min read
What small businesses are telling us about electrification – and what needs to change
Electrification is often considered a technical task: swap out a gas appliance, put in an electric one, and the job is done. But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.
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