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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Gas and electrification
07 February 2025
2 min read
Submission to Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action on Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper
There is no role for renewable gases to decarbonise the residential building sector. While we acknowledge DEECA has assessed the costs to residential and small businesses to be small, it's unreasonable they should pay at all.
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Pricing and tariffs
24 December 2024
2 min read
Joint submission to the Essential Services Commission on the Victorian Default Offer - Request for comment paper
Our joint submission with other consumer advocates highlights the importance of the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) as a safeguard for consumers. Read it here.
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Pricing and tariffs
13 December 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) - Electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future consultation paper
Costs and risks are being unfairly transferred between consumers and industry. Fairness, equity and justice must be the dominant focus of the AEMC's review of electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
26 November 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Essential Services Commission - Energy Consumer Reform Consultation Paper
Our submission to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) on Energy Consumer Reform includes a suite of recommendations aimed at building confidence the energy system is working in consumers' best interests. Read it here.
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Pricing and tariffs
08 November 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) about Default Market Offer prices 2025-26
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the Default Market Offer (DMO), and why it's an important consumer protection tool.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
07 November 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Improving consideration of demand-side factors in the Integrated System Plan (ISP)
We broadly support the draft determination on improving consideration of demand-side factors in the Integrated System Plan (ISP) - but while it's a move in the right direction, it could go further. Read our submission.
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Energy network regulation
07 November 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Including distribution network resilience in the National Electricity Rules (NER)
Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on including distribution network resilience in the National Electricity Rules makes 5 recommendations. Read them here.
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Consumer protections
27 October 2024
2 min read
Submission to the South Australian Government on the Small Claims Compensation Scheme - Electrical Infrastructure Failure
We welcome the South Australian Government’s efforts to enhance consumer protection measures and implement a regulated form of redress for consumers when they incur property (or other) damages, due to electrical infrastructure failure. Read our submission.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
24 October 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on Enabling an equitable energy transition through the National Energy Equity Framework
The National Energy Equity Framework is essential for ensuring that Australia's energy transition is both just and inclusive. Read our submission, which includes recommendations for how the Framework can be strengthened.
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