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Energy Consumers Australia response to the AEMC Integrated System Plan framework discussion paper.

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.

What decision do you think has the largest impact on how much households pay for their energy bills? Read our June newsletter to find out.

Media release: Today’s release of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP) reveals that rooftop solar and home batteries will continue to be a major driver of the nation's energy transition. However, we're calling for network regulation reform to optimise every dollar spent on the transition.

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.

Media release: “We welcome the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) proposals to reform network tariffs,” Brian Spak, Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) General Manager, Advocacy and Policy, said.

Joint media release: Leading consumer and small business groups have expressed dismay at the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) failure to address the ‘loyalty tax’ harming households and small business.

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.

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.