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News
28 July 2025
3 min read
New report reveals scale of energy hardship in Australia
Media release: A new Energy Consumers Australia report shows 1 in 5 Australian households are vulnerable to, or are experiencing, some form of energy hardship - with renters disproportionately affected.
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News
24 July 2025
2 min read
Feedback sought on new EV public charging infrastructure report
Media release inviting responses on the next stage of a project that considers how to ensure Electric Vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure in Australia benefits all consumers.
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News
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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News
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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News
26 June 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: June 2025
As the energy market becomes increasingly complex, it is seemingly more and more difficult for consumers to get good outcomes.
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News
26 June 2025
2 min read
Proposed rule change aims to create consumer-focused networks
Media release: Reduced power bills for consumers and a more efficient electricity distribution network are among several projected benefits if a rule change request by Energy Consumers Australia to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is successful.
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News
12 June 2025
2 min read
Rule change amendment to protect gas consumers
Media release: Consumers remaining on the declining gas network will be better protected from soaring bills if a proposed amendment to the National Gas Rules by Energy Consumers Australia is approved.
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News
12 June 2025
2 min read
National body needed to unlock CER benefits
Media release: A new expert report has recommended a dedicated and enduring national body is needed to oversee the coordination of the role of consumer energy resources (CER) in the national energy market (NEM), including household solar and batteries, to help lower electricity prices and energy system costs.
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News
11 June 2025
8 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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