Submissions

Energy Consumers Australia makes submissions throughout the year to decision-makers, advocating for the long term interests of households and small businesses to be considered in current energy processes, and in the planning for our future energy system.

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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
14 February 2025
2 min read
Submission to the National Electricity Market (NEM) Review Initial Consultation
The National Electricity Market (NEM) Review should seek to ensure that demand-side measures have sufficient support to unlock their full potential, both for consumer benefit and to provide firmed, renewable generation and storage capacity in the NEM.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
14 November 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Real-time data for consumers rule change
Access to real-time data benefits all consumers, and the needs of a successful energy transition. Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the rule change relating to real-time data for consumers.
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Consumer protections
08 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to the AEMC on the Draft rule to assist hardship customers
We support the intent of the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s rule change and draft determination for assisting hardship customers.
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Consumer protections
08 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to the AEMC on the Draft rule to improve consumer protections for customers on retail energy plans
We support the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft determination for improving consumer confidence in retail energy plans.
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Gas and electrification
05 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to City of Sydney Electrification of New Development Discussion Paper
All-electric buildings are cheaper to run, healthier and an important step in achieving net zero targets.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
28 April 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism Review
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s Review into the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM), and generally supports the continuation of the Mechanism, given its potential to reduce electricity prices for all consumers.
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Pricing and tariffs
11 April 2025
2 min read
Joint submission to the Essential Services Commission on the Victorian Default Offer Review 2025-26 Draft Decision
Read our joint submission with other consumer advocates on the Victorian Default Offer Review 2025-26 Draft Decision.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
04 April 2025
2 min read
Submission to NSW DCCEEW on the Energy Savings Scheme Rule and Regulation Change 2025
The NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) plays a key role in reducing energy consumption, cutting emissions, and lowering bills. As the NSW Government seeks to align the ESS Rule and Regulation with the Energy Security Safeguard, it is essential that these updates provide clear and equitable benefits for all consumers.
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Consumer protections
03 April 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on Default Market Offer (DMO) prices 2025-26 draft determination
Consumers continue to face unprecedented pressures from high energy costs and broader cost-of-living pressures, and consumer protection tools such as the DMO are even more important given this context.
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Energy efficiency
31 March 2025
2 min read
Submission to the SA Department for Energy and Mining on the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme 2026-2030 Consultation
Our submission advocates for reforms that support low-income households, small businesses, First Nations communities, and renters.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
27 March 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s Draft Determination on Including distribution network resilience in the National Electricity Rules (NER)
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)’s Draft Determination, which includes a series of recommendations relating to community resilience.
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