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Commentary
03 June 2026
6 min read
What is the value of energy efficiency and flexible demand? A new tool will help us find out
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.
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Media releases
29 May 2026
2 min read
Energy Consumers Australia responds to draft Rate of Return Instrument
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes today’s release of the draft Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as a critical step toward ensuring consumers no longer foot the bill for hundreds of millions of dollars in excessive network costs.
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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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