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Commentary
10 September 2026
5 min read
The AEMC's proposed gas rules leave households and businesses to pay for network investors' bad bets
Australia’s gas networks are at a tipping point. As more households go all-electric, their neighbours still connected to gas are left to pick up the tab for the pipelines under our streets.
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Media releases
09 September 2026
3 min read
NSW Government urged to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards to save renters up to $570 a year
Media release: NSW renters could save hundreds of dollars a year on their power bills if the NSW government introduces minimum energy efficiency rental standards, new Energy Consumers Australia research shows.
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Media releases
11 August 2026
2 min read
“Significant savings and trust are on the line”: Energy Consumers Australia
Media release: Australian households with solar and batteries could be missing out on significant savings from Virtual Power Plants, as energy companies struggle to earn the trust of consumers. Our new report shows why a consumer duty and fairer rewards are overdue.
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Media releases
29 October 2021
4 min read
‘New Reg’ trial provides valuable insights
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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.
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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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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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
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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