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-focused energy transition
27 August 2021
2 min read
Submission to the UK House of Lords regarding Inquiry: OFGEM and Net Zero
We were invited to present our learnings from an Australian perspective on the impact of the transition net-zero on affordability and consumers
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
26 March 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water on the Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs)
Catch up on our submission to the Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water on the Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
19 July 2024
2 min read
Submission to the South Australian Government's consultation on Controlled Load Profile and Sample Meters
We support the proposed changes to discontinue the requirements for controlled load profiles and sample meters in South Australia. Read our submission.
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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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28 February 2022
3 min read
Submission to the South Australian Government on Accelerating the Roll Out of Smart Meters Consultation
In our view, accelerating the completion of a national smart meter roll out is now urgent.
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Gas and electrification
19 October 2023
2 min read
Submission to the Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Residential Electrification
Read our submission to the Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Residential Electrification
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Consumer protections
10 March 2023
2 min read
Submission to the Select Committee on the Cost of Living
We advocate for policy measures that address both the short and long term, to ensure we are responding to the immediate need, as well as supporting and empowering consumers as we build for the future.
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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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Pricing and tariffs
27 April 2022
2 min read
Submission to the Review of the Victorian Default Offer Order in Council
We do agree that there is room to improve consumer awareness and understanding of the reference price.
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