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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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30 October 2025
2 min read
From the CEO: October 2025
Learn more about the impact of our Grants Program and new opportunities for funding, as discussed in our October newsletter by our CEO, Brendan French.
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28 November 2025
3 min read
From the CEO: November 2025
In our November newsletter, CEO Brendan French outlines the one report you should read this year, and why.
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18 December 2025
2 min read
Smart meter real-time data decision a win for consumers, ECA says
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia is delighted that its advocacy for consumers has been recognised by the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) final determination on real-time data for smart meters.
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two men standing in front of distilling

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.

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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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