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Commentary
26 June 2026
7 min read
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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Commentary
19 June 2026
7 min read
New Grants Awarded
We're funding nine new, ambitious projects through our grants program. Find out what they are - and what they're set to achieve for consumers.
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Commentary
15 June 2026
6 min read
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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