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Photo of a car charging kerbside on a street in Port Adelaide, South Australia. The white car is connected to an electric vehicle charger situated on the footpath, in front of a shop.
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Media releases
16 July 2026
3 min read
‘A levelling of the playing field’: ECA hails today’s final determination on network planning as a win for consumers and the energy transition
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes today's final determination on Enhancing Distribution Network Planning and Reporting as a key milestone in Australia's energy transition that could lead to significant benefits for all consumers.
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Media releases
16 July 2026
3 min read
Almost 1 in 3 Australian households struggling to pay electricity bills while confusing energy market takes its toll, new survey shows
Media release: Almost 1 in 3 Australian households report difficulty paying electricity bills over the last 6 months, as consumers are forced to navigate a complex and confusing market, research released today by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) shows.
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Media releases
29 October 2021
4 min read
‘New Reg’ trial provides valuable insights
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Commentary
14 July 2021
4 min read
World-leading research about our emerging energy practices: Future Home Life
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Commentary
13 May 2021
6 min read
Why we’re not telling you to shop around (but maybe you should)
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Commentary
10 May 2023
5 min read
Why the Federal Budget leaves energy consumers better off
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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
08 June 2023
7 min read
Why consumers are concerned about the future
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Commentary
21 September 2021
6 min read
Who foots the bill for an uncoordinated energy transition?
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Commentary
07 June 2021
7 min read
Where is the innovation in the electricity market?
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Commentary
24 October 2018
4 min read
What's a 'standing offer'?
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