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)
24 July 2025
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Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Integrated Distribution System Planning rule change request consultation paper
This rule change request will require that Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) make appropriate use of the data they have, and collect and utilise more data, to ensure the distribution network is ready to efficiently accommodate projected changes to the electrical grid.
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Pricing and tariffs
18 July 2025
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Submission to DCCEEW (Commonwealth) on 2025 Reforms to the Default Market Offer consultation paper
Our submission Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Commonwealth), supporting the need for reforms to the Default Market Offer (DMO).
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Pricing and tariffs
11 July 2025
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Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on The pricing review: electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future discussion paper
Our submission and commissioned report to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s pricing review discussion paper.
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Gas and electrification
10 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Gas Distribution Networks: Connection and permanent abolishment charges Consultation paper
We propose changing the National Gas Rules (NGR) in four distinct ways, to minimise the risk of rising gas bills.
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Energy market design
16 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on Automation of negative residue management for the implementation of transmission loops
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) regarding Automation of negative residue management for the implementation of transmission loops.
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Energy market design
16 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Inter-regional settlements residue arrangements for transmission loops
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) regarding inter-regional settlements residue arrangements for transmission loops.
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Consumer protections
27 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Parliament of South Australia on the Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024
Our submission to the Parliament of South Australia - Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024.
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Consumer protections
26 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Essential Services Commission (Victoria) on the Energy Retail Code of Practice Review
Our submission supports the proposed package of reforms to the Energy Retail Code of Practice as many of the reforms will improve outcomes for Victorian energy consumers.
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Consumer protections
18 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator's draft decision on its Review of the minimum disconnection amount
Energy Consumers Australia has made a submission in response to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) draft decision to increase the minimum disconnection amount from $300 to $500 under the National Energy Customer Framework (NECF).
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Consumer protections
18 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory's draft decision on the electricity industry performance code review
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA)'s response to the NT Utilities Commission’s draft decision paper on changes to the Electricity industry Performance Code (Standards of Service and Guaranteed Service Levels) Review.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
12 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on CPU’s ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside EV charging infrastructure
Our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), relating to CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy’s (CPU) ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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